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Tyson Talhan

Summary

Dynamic lawyer with extensive experience in my short career as a lawyer, excelling in evidence gathering and legal analysis. Successfully contributing to high-profile murder cases, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and a commitment to justice. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior counsel, ensuring thorough trial preparation and impactful courtroom presentations. Helping guide clients through complex situations and getting them efficient results.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawyer

Johnson Doyle
05.2024 - Current
  • Drafting motions and pleadings to support case strategies.
  • Researched legal precedents and statutes to strengthen case arguments.
  • Prepared and organized trial materials for courtroom presentations.
  • Collaborated with senior lawyers on complex litigation matters.
  • Ran multiple trials ranging from summary trials in provincial court to lengthy supreme court matters including murder, sexual assault, and aggravated assault cases.
  • Conducting cross-examinations of key witnesses including experts, police officers, and complainants.
  • Witness preparations


Notable Cases:

  • Junior Lawyer - R. v. Conor D'Monte (First Degree Murder & Conspiracy)
  • Junior Lawyer - R. v. Gary Losch (Second Degree Murder)
  • Junior Lawyer - R. v. Alvin Lee (Second Degree Murder)
  • Junior Lawyer - R. v. Manvir Basram (First Degree Murder)

Articling Student

Johnson Doyle
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted senior lawyers in trial preparation through evidence organization and witness coordination.
  • Conducted client interviews to gather essential information for ongoing cases.
  • Appeared frequently in court on sentencing and bail matters.
  • Assisted lawyers on preliminary inquiries and various trials.


Notable Cases:

  • Assisted with successful appeal of R. v. Roche-Garcia, 2024 BCCA 298

Summer Articled Student

Cote & Evans Trial Lawyers
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted counsel on various trials in areas of family law, civil litigation, and criminal law
  • Sat in on discoveries, bail hearings, sentencing, and other matters

Student Clinician

Law Student's Legal Advice Program UBC
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Volunteer position
  • Assisted low income individuals with various legal issues
  • Appeared in court on summary criminal matters


Education

J.D. - Law

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
05-2023

International Business & Criminal Law

UCLy - Université Catholique De Lyon
Lyon, France
12-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major, Minor in Commerce

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05-2020

Skills

  • Evidence gathering
  • Legal analysis
  • Negotiating
  • Criminal Law

Languages

Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Lawyer

Johnson Doyle
05.2024 - Current

Articling Student

Johnson Doyle
05.2023 - 05.2024

Summer Articled Student

Cote & Evans Trial Lawyers
05.2022 - 08.2022

Student Clinician

Law Student's Legal Advice Program UBC
05.2021 - 09.2021

J.D. - Law

Thompson Rivers University

International Business & Criminal Law

UCLy - Université Catholique De Lyon

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major, Minor in Commerce

University of British Columbia
Tyson Talhan