Courtyard Law Offices
Google Rating
4.4(13 reviews)
- 862 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6P5, Canada
- (250) 762-2252
- No email available
About:
Born 1957, Sidney, Nebraska, Doug Fees is the managing attorney in The Cochran Firm’s Huntsville office. With an educational background in both mechanical engineering and law, Doug seeks to utilize the Tort System for both its primary social purpose of preventing accidental injury and death and secondarily, seeking fair compensation for the clients he represents. He incorporates the concepts of safety engineering in his daily practice of handling products, construction, and premises liability cases, as well as tractor-trailer and automobile accidents. Doug has been interviewed by and appeared on ABC News Day One, the Learning Channel, YouTube, Netflix and Court TV regarding information on environmental improvements as a result of the Piper v. Bowater case. Doug also was interviewed and quoted extensively in Collision on I-75 by Dr. Larry Weiss (2004), published by the American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C. Doug has lectured extensively around the country, including the Association of Trial Lawyers of America 1995 Annual Convention in New York City and the 2001 meeting of The Melvin Belli Society, as part of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America convention in Montreal, Canada. He also has lectured to various state trial lawyer associations in New Orleans, Orlando, and Nashville, as well as Sandestin and Gulf Shores, Alabama. In September of each year, Doug co-hosts the 21-Hour Philo Invitational Seminar held in Detroit, Michigan, at the Courtyard Downtown Detroit Marriott. The invitation-only seminar is presented to attorneys around the country. Doug is also a presenter of several topics on Tort Liability at the Philo Seminar. Doug received the Al Sansone Service Award, the highest award of service recognized by the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a Supporting Member of the Melvin M. Belli Society and Supporting Fellow of the Roscoe Pound Institute.
Jurisdiction:Kelowna
Practice Area
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
B.S.
J.D.
Awards
Al Sansone Service Award
Top 100 Lawyer
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff's Lawyer
Member of Alliance Against Drugs
Associations
Supporting Fellow
Member
Supporting Member
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2023via Google
J Marsh
"I can’t say enough good things about Bill. I’ve went through 2 different lawyers before finding him. Very professional and knowledgeable. I feel very lucky to have him representing me on my family matters!"
RATED 1.0
Aug 10, 2023via Google
Chris V
"William (Bill) T Clarke is the worst lawyer in the history of lawyers. If I could rate negative I would. He juggles 20 plus cases and will put yours on the back burner. Always either sick or on vacation. Always has an excuse, and has a horrible God complex attitude. A case that could have been solved within months has taken OVER 2 YEARS AND STILL ISNT RESOLVED. Thousands of dollars lost because of his lack of attention to detail and work ethic. Switched lawyers after all the incompetence. Please avoid my mistake and NEVER use William (Bill) Clarke as your legal representative."
RATED 3.0
Aug 10, 2023via Google
Josh Nicholson
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2023via Google
Julia Kratky
"Thank you Bill, for giving us our family back. Are you in a sticky situation, and need help immediately? Bill is your guy!! My partner was served with “without notice papers”, that outlined we needed to bring my partner’s daughter back to her mother by a certain date and time, or the police could come in and remove her themselves. This was the most terrifying thing to be served, and it landed us in a mess. In the first meeting with Bill, both my partner and I felt a lot better, and that the world wasn’t going to end on that day. Bill was beyond honest, but also kind and empathetic with us the whole way through the process, regarding our mistakes; as well as, the cost for the time with him as a lawyer. Honesty is the best thing to be set up for success in your case. We now understand what we did wrong, and how to act in future situations. As well, we didn’t break the bank, or spend our life savings on this case. Bill was very honest in telling us what would cost us, and how we could save money in the case. Bill was very honest in explaining the difference in Supreme Court, as well as Provincial Court, and what you will benefit from choosing. Bill wasted NO TIME. As usual, we expected to wait until the court hearing before seeing my partner’s daughter again, and we will have waited less than 2 weeks, before the entire mess was cleaned up and the matter was settled. Not to mention, victory was ours, and we left the court room with more than we ever expected. If you love your child, and you are not being treated fairly by your ex, or if you have gotten yourself in a less than ideal, or scary situation—BILL IS YOUR MAN!! We will be using Bill again, in all our family matters."
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2023via Google
Garry Tompkins
"I was glad I found Bill and his team at Courtyard Law. They helped me understand what was involved in solving this divorce. As with most people this was all new to me but Bill and his team explained the rules to me and always made me felt included in the solution. I could have not asked for a better lawyer Thanks"
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