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Area of Practice Strata Property and Estate & Trust Litigation. Representative Work Represent strata corporations in the litigation, arbitration and mediation of diverse condominium disputes including collection matters, bylaw enforcement, injunctions, the appointment of administrators and human rights claims, and the defence of various claims regarding governance issues by individual owners. Assist strata corporations with preparing bylaws, resolutions, opinions and interpretations of the Strata Property Act in order to ensure the orderly administration and governance of strata corporations. Represent parties in Wills Variation Actions and Trust Claims. Profile Veronica Franco is an associate in Clark Wilson LLP's Litigation Department and a member of the firm's Strata Property and Wealth Preservation Groups. She has acted for a variety of clients including strata corporations, property managers, commercial strata lot owners, as well as individuals in estate and trust disputes. She has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia, including the Court of Appeal, as well as various administrative tribunals, including the Human Rights Tribunal. Veronica has written various articles for Clark Wilson's publications, including STRATAgies and Legal Framework. In addition, she has contributed to Continuing Legal Education's BC Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation, Family Law Agreements and Annual Review of Law. She has also authored three chapters in the BC Strata Property Practice Manual (Collections, Finances and Human Rights). Veronica has also presented seminars and contributed articles on strata issues to various magazines and newsletters for industry groups such as the Condominium Homeowner's Association (CHOA), Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA), Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI), Pacific Condominium Association of BC (PCA) and Canadian Property Management. Memberships & Associations Member, Law Society of British Columbia (1999 – Present) Member, Canadian Bar Association (1998 – Present) Education Committee, PAMA (Professional Association of Managing Agents) (2007 – Present) Treasurer and Executive Member, Past Legislative Liaison and Secretary, CBA Family Law Section (2002 – 2008) President and Executive Member, Past Treasurer and Vice President, CBA Civil Litigation Section (2003 – 2008) |