Paul R. Meyers

Paul Meyers

Paul is an accomplished legal professional with over 25 years of experience as a lawyer and 23 years as a Provincial Court Judge in British Columbia. Throughout his distinguished career, Paul has conducted hundreds of trials at every court level in BC, including numerous jury trials. Appointed as a Provincial Court Judge in 1999, Paul presided over thousands of Criminal, Youth, Family, and Civil trials. Over this period of time, he mediated thousands of settlement conferences.

Paul attended countless conferences and seminars where he expanded his knowledge and honed his skills as a trial judge and settlement conference mediator. His expertise also extends to education, having lectured to judges, lawyers, law students, and high school students throughout his judicial career. He also served as the Editor of the Civil Rules Book for the Judiciary for two years.

After his notable career as a judge, Paul decided to transition into a mediation practice to provide his extensive experience and training to those looking for a seasoned dispute resolution professional.

Approach to Civil Mediation

Paul understands that parties entering mediation often bring conflicting perspectives and emotions. Whether disputes are over the quality of work, perceived negligence, or disagreements over invoices, Paul provides a safe and respectful environment where both parties can express their views openly. His mediation process involves providing creative solutions based on his experience as a judge and helping disputants recognize the benefits of consensual dispute resolution outside of court, thus allowing them to move forward without additional stress and anxiety.

Paul’s goal is to ensure that every participant leaves the mediation process feeling heard, respected, and satisfied with a fair settlement so that they can exit the process knowing that their dispute is now behind them.

Paul can provide mediation services in many areas including:

• Construction disputes
• Contract and commercial disputes
• Employment disputes
• Real Estate disputes

Volunteer Work and Community Engagement

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Paul has been an active volunteer in various community initiatives. He has served as a Peer Counsellor with the Lawyer Assistance Program for 23 years, assisting lawyers with emotional turmoil, addiction issues, financial struggles, and relationship challenges. Paul has volunteered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and currently volunteers with the Special Olympics for Youth on Salt Spring Island where he supports children and adults with special needs. He is always ready to volunteer his time and experience to support those in need.