Meet our team
Our mission is to provide every client with personal, professional and cost-effective legal service, delivered with experience and expertise. We achieve this by using time-honoured business principles like client-focus, customer service, and competitive rates.
CINDY E SILVER
Barrister & Solicitor
Cindy Silver earned a B.A. (Hons.) at the University of Saskatchewan in 1987, her LL.B (JD) from the University of British Columbia in 1991, and was called to the BC bar in 1993. Through her 30 year career, Cindy has gained a broad range of legal experience in both litigation and solicitor’s work. Along the way, she has discovered that her real passion is in being a solicitor, working directly with clients to achieve their legal needs and goals from start to finish. Cindy has valuable interpersonal skills that enhance her effectiveness in representing a client’s interest and perspective in wills and estate planning, real estate, and business law.
In 2007, Cindy founded Silver Law. The ideas behind this personalized North Shore law firm were to create an environment founded on a mix of old-style and contemporary business principles, combining professionalism and expertise with great customer service in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
LÉA NAVRATIL
Barrister & Solicitor
Léa Navratil has worked with Silver Law since 2009, specializing in real estate conveyancing. She received her BBA in Business Administration from BCIT and Juris Doctor (JD) of Law from Thompson River University before being called to the BC Bar. In over ten years experience at the firm, she has gained a thorough understanding and mastery over our practiced areas of law. Léa’s natural people skills translate to exceptional customer service in her work as a conveyancer, paralegal and now lawyer. She enjoys the quick pace and excitement of working in law, and loves the rewarding experience of helping first-time buyers purchase a home. Her background in business administration informs and enriches her leadership role at the firm. Léa’s dedication, attention to detail, and enthusiasm make her a valued member of the Silver Law team.
STEPHAN SADER
Barrister & Solicitor
Stephan Sader is a dedicated lawyer specializing in wills and estates, and committed to providing strategic, personalized solutions for his clients’ estate planning needs. Whether guiding clients through tailored estate plans or complex probate administration, Stephan approaches each case with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.
Stephan also has significant experience in negotiating and executing acquisitions and sales of small to mid-sized businesses. Regardless of the size of the transaction, Stephan focuses on delivering efficient, practical, and comprehensive legal advice.
In addition to buying and selling businesses, Stephan helps entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the legal complexities of running a business. His services include incorporating new companies, carrying out corporate reorganizations, and drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
His practice further extends to assisting clients with commercial and residential real estate transactions, where he provides meticulous and informed support throughout the process.
Stephan obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria in 2012 and earned his law degree from Thompson Rivers University in 2021. Since being called to the bar in 2022, he has been a guest speaker at numerous estate planning seminars across Vancouver and the North Shore, sharing his insights and expertise with both professionals and the community. Outside of work, Stephan enjoys cycling and exploring new cultures through travel.
TINA Y. P. TRAN
Senior Conveyancer
Tina Y.P. Tran joined Silver Law in 2020 with 20 years of experience as a real estate conveyancer. Originally from Vietnam, she has lived and worked in Canada since age eleven. She is professionally trained in Computerized Accounting Business and Professional Office Administration. Over the years, she has cultivated a unique expertise in facilitating the legal processes involved in property transfers.
Tina possesses unfailing work ethic and persistence, which allows her to see files through to completion and confidently mitigate any issues that come up along the way. She enjoys the atmosphere of the boutique law firm and especially the sense of teamwork at Silver Law, and loves to see clients happy with their sale or purchase.
Tina is a valued member of the Silver Law team.
MARYAM ARDESHIRI
Legal Assistant
Maryam Ardeshiri is a valuable part of the Silver Law team as Legal Assistant. She joined Silver Law with twelve years of experience in the field and holds a professional Legal Assistant Diploma. With over a decade of experience, she has a wealth of knowledge to offer our clients and is always looking to upgrade her skillset to gain knowledge in new areas of law.
Maryam is one of the fixtures that keeps Silver Law running smoothly day to day. She brings a calm sense of reliability and positivity to our team at the office. Originally from Iran, she is also fluent in Farsi, which is helpful to many of our clients on the North Shore who speak Farsi as a first language.
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