International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Carman J. Overholt, Q.C. of Overholt Law. Carman has joined IR as our exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) Member in Canada – West.
Carman is a senior litigation lawyer having practiced employment, labour relations law and commercial litigation in Vancouver, BC since he was called to the Bar in 1986. The focus of Carman’s practice is advising on employment, labour relations and human rights issues and representing clients in connection with workplace disputes. Carman has appeared before the Supreme Court of BC, the Court of Appeal for BC, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the Employment Standards Tribunal, the BC Labour Relations Board, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal and other Tribunals. Carman has represented employers in numerous labour arbitration proceedings and in connection with collective bargaining. The focus of Carman’s practice is working closely with senior management and human resources professionals to ensure compliance with labour, employment, occupational health and safety and human rights legislations and the development of policies and strategies that minimize the risk of litigation and disruption of operations. Carman has significant experience in advising employers in various sectors of the economy including financial services, technology, retail, service, hospitality, construction, mining, forestry, manufacturing and transportation.
Overholt Law is an employment and labour relations boutique law firm located in the heart of the business community in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
As the Trusted Advisor for businesses, organizations, government agencies and individuals who require legal advice and representation in employment, labour relations and commercial disputes, Overholt Law has a wide breadth of industry experience upon which to draw when advising clients on their diverse workplace needs.
Carman J. Overholt, Q.C., established Overholt Law on June 18, 2012 after practicing with large law firms in downtown Vancouver for 26 years. Since that time, the firm has grown to three lawyers and a paralegal.
Since his Call to the Bar on August 1, 1986, Carman has consistently earned the trust and admiration of his clients and colleagues. As a senior litigation lawyer, Carman has advised clients throughout his career on complex employment, labour relations and commercial disputes.
If you have a requirement in this area, please get in touch with Carman directly or with the International Referral head office for an introduction.