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About Us

Cascadia Legal LLP was born from the ashes of the dissolution of DGW Law, founded by Partners John Gailus and Courtenay Jacklin. Cascadia Legal proudly continues DGW's legacy of Indigenous legal expertise.

Who We Are

Cascadia Legal is an Indigenous-owned and -led law firm, operating on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen, Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSANEC peoples.

What We Do

Cascadia Legal serves Indigenous communities in western and northern Canada, providing a range of litigation, negotiation, and economic development legal services.

Commitment

Cascadia Legal is committed to ethical practices and transparency in all dealings, approaching each matter with empathy and understanding.

Empowerment

Cascadia Legal supports Indigenous communities in asserting their rights and interests, encouraging self-determination and advocacy.

Authenticity

Cascadia Legal embodies genuine respect for Indigenous cultures and traditions, ensuring that all actions reflect the values of the communities we serve.

Integrity

Cascadia Legal upholds the unique cultures and traditions of individual First Nations, with deep expertise in Indigenous law.

Cascadia Legal LLP is located on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and of the WSÁNEĆ peoples, whose historical relationships with the land and waters continue to this day.

Cascadia Legal LLP is located on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and of the WSÁNEĆ peoples, whose historical relationships with the land and waters continue to this day.

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