Hakemi & Company

Direct Tel: 604-601-2058
Email: jhill@hakemi.com
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Joel Hill has represented clients before all levels of court in British Columbia, in matters relating to defamation, wrongful dismissal, bankruptcy, privacy and freedom of information, shareholder and contractual disputes, and the enforcement of judgments and collection of debts. He also advises clients in mediations and arbitrations, as well as in proceedings involving administrative tribunals including as the BC Securities Commission, Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner, Human Rights Tribunal, and Employment Standards Tribunal. He drafts and reviews privacy policies and employment and consulting agreements, and has acted for individuals and businesses from across Canada, the United States, and Latin America.

Before being called to the bar of British Columbia, Joel worked for eBay, Statistics Canada, and the Canada Border Services Agency. Prior to joining Hakemi & Company, he articled and practiced law at Lang Michener LLP in Vancouver.

Industry Experience:

Aircraft manufacturing, automotive leasing, computer consulting, construction, contests, copper mining, defence procurement, diamonds, film, financial services, forestry, franchisees, gaming, gold mining, horse racing, hospital services, insurance, media, mineral exploration, mining, mutual funds, pet grooming, real estate, stock exchange services, telemarketing, trailer leasing, transportation, trucking, website design and digital media.

Representative Matters:

Defamation:

Obtaining court orders requiring websites and internet service providers (ISPs) to identify anonymous online authors, remove offensive comments, and restraining individuals from continuing to post.

Prosecuting and defending claims for libel and slander.

Employment and Wrongful Dismissal:

Drafting and reviewing employment and consulting agreements to minimize a client’s exposure to liability.

Acting for employers and employees in claims for wrongful dismissal, termination, and layoff.

Bankruptcy:

Obtaining a bankrupt’s discharge.

Making and resisting applications to set aside fraudulent conveyances, fraudulent preferences, and transactions at undervalue.

Privacy and Freedom of Information:

Drafting and reviewing privacy policies to ensure a business complies with federal and provincial law.

Making and resisting freedom of information requests.

Shareholder Disputes:

Removing directors and forcing out partners and co-owners.

Negotiating shotgun sales of a business.

Contract Enforcement and Debt Collection:

Registering and enforcing extra-provincial and foreign judgment in British Columbia.

Conducting and opposing examinations and depositions under letters rogatory and letters of request.

Obtaining orders garnishing bank account and injunctions freezing assets.

Filing and obtaining the removal of liens and certificates of pending litigation against real estate.

Supervising the seizure and sale of property.

Education:

• University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada - LL.B.
• University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada - B.A. (History - Honours)

Memberships:

• Vancouver Bar Association
• Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch