Tim Lack
Partner*
Email: tlack@redpointlaw.ca
Phone: 604.757.2065
Timothy (Tim) Jacob Lack is a Vancouver lawyer with over 28 years of experience practicing in the areas of real estate, secured and commercial lending, wills, estates and business law. Tim founded Redpoint Law LLP in 2021 and is proud of the dedicated and focused services that this new firm brings to its loyal clients.
Representative Work Highlights Tim has been the responsible lawyer for well over 10,000 real estate transactions, and he has acted for buyers, sellers, borrowers and for banks, credit unions and many other institutional and private lenders. Tim has been involved in land assemblies, office and industrial leasing, including landlord and tenant disputes. As part of his real estate development work, Tim has counselled clients from acquisition, through development and to final sales on condo projects, including mixed use and hotel developments. Tim is also a busy secured lending lawyer acting for lenders and borrowers on commercial transactions. His work with private lenders is extensive and he has been retained to provide expert opinions on private lending issues for other litigation lawyers and firms. He has lectured on many occasions to other lawyers, bankers and brokers on private lending. He is on the board of the Mortgage Investment Association of BC, and he is an annual presenter for the Mortgage Brokers Association of BC (MBABC) on legal matters. Tim also helps to review learning materials for the MBABC. Tim represents hundreds of clients in all areas of business and commercial deals and is well experienced in the issues surrounding the purchase and sale of businesses. Finally, his wills and estates practice continues to grow and Tim prides himself on providing delicate and trusted advice to his clients in this area of law. Education Tim completed a degree in honours business administration from the Ivey School of Business at Western University and worked as a North American-wide sales representative for Canada’s premier resource companies, Noranda Inc. Tim graduated from law school at the University of British Columbia in 1993. He was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1994. Recent Industry Engagements, Speaking Events and Publications Tim has appeared on Global News Hour, CBC News, CBC Radio and in the Vancouver Metro News to discuss real estate topics. Tim was also a regular guest speaker for many years on the Bloomberg radio show “It’s Your Money” on issues of Wills, Estate Planning and Probate. He is also a regular and sought-after speaker for other lawyers, legal assistants, senior groups, university students, mortgage brokers, bankers, realtors and strata owners on matters requiring expertise from Tim’s solicitors practice. Mortgage Investment Association of British Columbia – November 2020 and January 2022, Guest Presenter on GST Super Priority in Lending Transactions and the 2022 Legal Forecast Canadian Bar Association – Banking and Real Property Sections – March 2021, Presenter on the Topic of Private and Second Mortgages; Solicitors Series – May 2020, Presenter on Private Lending: Hot Topics and Best Practices Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – British Columbia – 2018 to 2022, Annual Presenter on Mortgage Topics and Mortgage Law Update Canadian Mortgage Broker Magazine – Spring 2018, Co-Author of Protecting the Priority of Second/Private Mortgages: Summer 2019, Author of New Case Law and Practice Points for Mortgage Practitioners; Summer 2022, Author of Get Up to Speed on Lending Issues Stewart Title Lecture Series Vancouver and Victoria BC – March 2020, Presenter on Private Lending Issues Canadian Association of Private Lenders – October 2022, Presenter on Top 10 Issues in Private Mortgage Transactions Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, Member of the Legal Professionals Advisory Committee, 2022 British Columbia Financial Services Authority Instructor – Mortgage Broker Legal Update, 2023 The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia – Residential Real Estate Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, 2013 to 2023: Conference Co-Chair and Annual Presenter and Author on Mortgage Lending Topics The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia – Real Estate Fundamentals for Lawyers Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, 2016 and 2018: Presenter on Best Practices for Small Firm Real Estate Practitioners The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia – Conveyancing for Legal Support Staff: Advanced Issues – 2017 and 2019: Presenter and Author on The Additional Difficulties for Conveyancers in Second and Private Mortgages; Conveyancing Basics for Legal Support Staff – 2021: Presenter and Author on Practice Points for Conveyancers in Second and Private Mortgages; 2022: Presenter on Advanced Topics on Private Mortgages Paralegal: Caroline Chiang *Tim Lack Law Corporation
Email: cchiang@redpointlaw.ca
Falko Wong
Partner*
Email: fwong@redpointlaw.ca
Phone: 604.757.2118
Falko Wong (B. Comm. 2008 J.D., 2011 University of British Columbia, called to the Bar of British Columbia, 2012) is an experienced corporate solicitor and partner at Redpoint Law who practices in the areas of real estate, finance, corporate law, commercial transactions and estate planning.
Falko regularly represents institutional and private lenders, and acts for individuals and commercial borrowers on all manners of financing transactions. He also works for real estate developers, and buyers and sellers of both residential and commercial real estate properties. Falko also acts for individuals and companies in a broad range of corporate and commercial Matters at all stages of the business cycle. He can assist in the formation of various business structures such as corporations, partnerships and joint ventures, and in transactional matters such as buying and selling businesses or assets, as well as corporate reorganizations, contract drafting and review, leases and other commercial matters. Finally, Falko regularly assists clients with their estate planning, including preparing wills, powers of attorney and representation agreements, and establishing family trusts. Paralegal: Myla McCracken *Falko Wong Law Corporation
Email: mmccracken@redpointlaw.ca
Scott McInnes
Partner*
Email: smcinnes@redpointlaw.ca
Phone: 250.868.0330
Scott McInnes (Kwantlen Polytechnic University 2014; J.D., University of Victoria 2018; called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2019) maintains a solicitor’s practice focused on real estate, credit union and commercial lending, private lending, commercial leasing, and corporate law.
Scott regularly advises credit unions, financial institutions, private lenders, and borrowers in connection with secured lending transactions. His commercial lending practice involves securing lenders on commercial purchases, refinances, and construction loans, as well as reviewing and preparing loan and security documentation and assisting lenders in structuring and completing secured transactions. In his real estate practice, Scott represents buyers, sellers, and borrowers in both commercial and residential transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancings. He also maintains a significant commercial leasing practice, advising landlords and tenants on the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial lease agreements. Scott’s corporate practice includes incorporations, shareholder agreements, corporate reorganizations, and tax-deferred rollovers. He advises businesses at all stages of development, from early-stage companies to established multi-million-dollar enterprises. Above all else, Scott is committed to providing practical, responsive, and commercially focused advice, with an emphasis on efficiency, clarity, and timely execution. Prior to relocating his family to Kelowna in 2023, Scott was born and raised in Richmond, British Columbia, and studied history and economics at Kwantlen Polytechnic University before completing his law degree at the University of Victoria. Outside of his practice, he enjoys exercise, hockey, cold plunges, sauna sessions, and spending time with his wife and daughter. Paralegal: Jessica Manfron *S. C. McInnes Law Corporation
Email: jmanfron@redpointlaw.ca
Norman Chow
Lawyer
Email: nchow@redpointlaw.ca
Phone: 604.757.2690
Mobile Telephone: 604.818.9888
Norman Chow (University of British Columbia, 1983) was called to the British Columbia bar in 1984. Norman has extensive experience in commercial, real estate, and corporate transactions.
Norman provides legal services for: (2) corporate matters, including formation, maintenance, reorganization, amalgamation, and dissolution of corporations, general and limited partnerships, and non-profit entities; (3) commercial and business matters, including purchase and sale of businesses; formation, administration, and sale of franchises and disclosure documents under the Franchises Act (British Columbia); employment and management contracts; and private placement financing; and (4) succession planning and estate matters, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, trusts, and probate. Norman’s experience includes: (1) purchase and development of commercial and residential projects such as multi-phase, mixed use projects having over 500 residential units; ski and golf resort communities; hotel projects (including a large project in Spain); projects on First Nations Lands, and restoration of culturally significant properties; (2) ownership of franchised and other businesses; (3) management of commercial and residential rental properties; and (4) administration of estates and trust property. Paralegal: Sharon Yu *Norman Q. Chow Law Corporation
(1) real estate matters, including purchase and sale of properties; subdivision plans, strata plans, and title covenants; disclosure statements under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act (British Columbia); construction and management agreements; investment, syndication, joint ventures, and co-ownership arrangements; lending transaction; leasing; and sale of project properties and
Email: syu@redpointlaw.ca
Jerry Shi
Lawyer
Email: jshi@redpointlaw.ca
Phone: 604.757.5683
Jerry Shi received his Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia in 2022. While there, Jerry received the Thorsteinssons Prize in Taxation for excellent academic achievement in Taxation I.
During law school, Jerry volunteered at the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program at their Richmond, BC clinic, where he interviewed and provided summary legal advice to clients. Additionally, Jerry assisted in preparing memos for the Solicitor’s Legal Opinions Committee of British Columbia as part of a larger project on the validity of electronic signatures on agreements in British Columbia. He worked part time on a remote basis during his degree for a large arbitration chamber in Toronto, assisting in remote hearings and matters. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys photography, exploring the BC backcountry, cooking, and volunteering with community organizations. During the COVID pandemic, he helped deliver groceries bi-weekly to families in need. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Robert Mazzarolo
Lawyer
Email: rmazzarolo@redpointlaw.ca
Phone: 604.757.1328
Robert Mazzarolo (B.A. 2010 Simon Fraser University, J.D. 2016 Thompson Rivers University) was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2017. Robert’s areas of practice include real estate, estate planning, and corporate law.
Having a general solicitors practice, Robert routinely acts for borrowers, lenders, purchasers, and sellers, focusing on providing detailed practical advice to his clients in a timely manner. Assisting his clients reach their goals is his goal. Robert enjoys being busy. When he does have spare time, he enjoys walks with his wife, Roxana, and their dog, Jasper.
Denis Walz
Lawyer
Email: dwalz@redpointlaw.ca
Phone: 604.757.3032
Denis Walz bio – coming soon.
Coming soon.
Gail Davies
Lawyer
Email: gdavies@redpointlaw.ca
Phone: 604.629.2150
Gail Davies obtained her Law Degree from the University of British Columbia in 1985 and the following year became a Member of the Law Society of B.C. She worked with a downtown firm for two years, then opened her own office, Landmark Law Group, in 1988.
Gail’s areas of practice include real estate, corporate and commercial transactions. She is a member of the Real Estate and Wills Subsections of the Canadian Bar Association.
