One of Canada’s fastest-growing legal outfits has crossed the Salish Sea and set up shop on Marine Avenue.
Pier Law & Mediation—ranked 88th on The Globe and Mail’s 2024 list of Canada’s top growing companies after a 477 per cent three-year revenue climb—officially opened an office in the qathet region on May 26, promising what founder Kendelle Pollitt calls “grounded, community-driven counsel” across family law, mediation, and wills and estates.
“This isn’t expansion for the sake of growth—it’s about growing where we feel called to serve, where our values already belong, and where some of my family resides,” says Pollitt, who founded the White Rock-based firm in 2019. “Opening our doors here isn’t just about offering legal services, it’s about building trust, real, long-term, earned trust. We’re here to listen deeply, show up consistently and become part of the fabric of this community.
“Growth follows trust. And trust is built by showing up consistently, clearly and with heart. Vision isn’t just about where you’re going, it’s about how you lead while getting there. For us, that means integrity, courage and community first.”
Local families may recognize the firm’s first resident counsel.
“Practicing law in Powell River isn’t just what I do, it’s who I serve,” explains Katya Buck. “These are my neighbours, my community and my roots. It’s a privilege to support people I’ve known for years—through life’s challenges, through transitions and in planning for what matters most.
“Whether it’s family law or wills and estates, my goal is always the same: clarity, compassion and peace of mind.”
The new office is Pier’s fourth location—joining White Rock, Vancouver and Tsawwassen—and the first outside of the Lower Mainland.
“Pier’s growth is deeply personal; it reflects everything we were raised to believe in: working hard, taking care of people and leading with integrity,” says longtime local resident Janine Pollitt, the firm’s office manager and Kendelle’s sister. “We’re not just expanding, we’re building a team that lives our values, wherever we go. Powell River isn’t a checkbox. It’s a community we’re proud to be part of, and we’re here for the long haul.”
The firm’s head of marketing Kiki Meyers says that philosophy is why the firm keeps gaining ground.
“We’re one of Canada’s fastest-growing firms for a reason, and it’s not just strategy or scale,” adds Meyers. “It’s because people feel something real when they interact with Pier Law. We lead with kindness and a deep respect for community. That’s what people remember, and that’s what keeps us growing.”
Pier Law & Mediation is already showing up as a community partner by joining Powell River Chamber of Commerce, serving as the gold sponsor for the Rotary Club/Chamber’s 2025 Chamber Cup at Myrtle Point Golf Club, and supporting the fourth Annual Thichum Cup ball-hockey weekend from June 6 to 8 under the banner “qathet–working together.” The firm is also funding student scholarships to spark the next generation of local changemakers.
That same spirit of investment extends to its own team: the new office is already growing, currently hiring a legal assistant and a family lawyer, with both job postings available on Indeed.”
For residents seeking clear, compassionate help with family law, mediation or wills and estates, Pier Law & Mediation is now booking confidential consultations. Call 604.560.8285 or go to pierfamilylawyers.com/appointments to get started.
Office hours at 105-4675 Marine Avenue are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
