Tarel Swansky, LLB
Barrister & Solicitor, Certified Mediator

Tarel Swansky has lived in the Lower Mainland her entire life. Completing her Bachelor of Laws in 2006, she articled for a small law firm on the Langley/Surrey border. Called to the bar in May 2007, Tarel has touched on almost every aspect of the law as one does in a full service law firm environment. Over the years, she focused her practice on taking care of the individual and, specifically family law which she has been practicing exclusively since 2013.

Her passion is helping people finding the middle ground they need to move to the next phase of their lives while making sure they understand the rights of all involved: themselves, their spouses and their children.

Tarel can assist you through the stressful family law world and help guide you to the most practical path, be it through court appearances or, preferably, alternative dispute mechanisms such as negotiation, collaboration or mediation. Although she pushes for the middle-ground in the best interests of the children and long-term communication between ex-spouses, she has and will take her clients right through trial if  necessary to protect their interests and those of their children.

As a mediator, Tarel prides herself on helping families reach resolution that doesn’t leave anyone’s interests out and best serves their children.

Tarel lives in Maple Ridge with her husband, their son, dog and cat. She is an avid camper and loves British Columbia’s outdoor playground and introducing her son to that world.

Professional Accreditation & Affiliations:

  • Certified Family Law Mediator
  • Certified Family Law Arbitrator
  • Certified Parenting Coordinator
  • Law Society of British Columbia, called to the Bar May 2007

Education:

  • University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Laws 2006
  • Simon Fraser University, Bachelor of Arts 2002
  • Kwantlen University College, Associate of Arts 1998

Community Involvement:

  • Upon commencing her practice, she volunteered as a Girl Guides and Brownies leader in the Willoughby area for a number of years. Following that, she spent six years as a Member-at-Large, including a stint as Vice-Chair for the City of Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee and another 7 years as a director with the Langley Community Services Society. 
  • Currently, Tarel volunteers monthly providing pro-bono legal advice for LCSS’s  Poverty Law Clinic

We would like to hear from you.  Please contact us 236 427 8808 or [email protected]  to arrange an initial consult. We are proud to serve you at our main offices overlooking the Golden Ears in Maple Ridge but we can accommodate you wherever you may be with office spaces located throughout the Fraser Valley.