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{{Consumer and Debt Law TOC}}This manual is a problem-solving resource for legal advocates, paralegals and lawyers in British Columbia whose clients are having problems with consumer or debt issues. | {{Consumer and Debt Law TOC}} | ||
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This manual is a problem-solving resource for legal advocates, paralegals and lawyers in British Columbia whose clients are having problems with consumer or debt issues. | |||
The manual covers over 45 topics on problems people experience with consumer purchases, contracts, borrowing money, and being in debt. Each section is organized to help you understand and work through your client’s problem. We include sample client problems, explain the relevant law, point out what information you need from your client, and offer suggestions for solving your client's problem
. | The manual covers over 45 topics on problems people experience with consumer purchases, contracts, borrowing money, and being in debt. Each section is organized to help you understand and work through your client’s problem. We include sample client problems, explain the relevant law, point out what information you need from your client, and offer suggestions for solving your client's problem
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The 2018 edition of ''Consumer and Debt Law'' is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated. | The 2018 edition of ''Consumer and Debt Law'' is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated. | ||
== About People’s Law School== | == About People’s Law School== | ||
This manual is produced by [[People's Law School]], a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life. | This manual is produced by [[People's Law School]], a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life. | ||