Jessica Eastwood

Jessica Eastwood is an associate in the solicitors group at Stewart McDannold Stuart having started her legal career with the firm as an articled student in 2018. Jessica advises on a broad range of local government matters, including complex real estate transactions and developments, leases, statutory rights of way, easements, section 219 covenants, mortgages, and […]

Kyle Falk-Varcoe is an associate with our firm and is a member of our solicitors group. Kyle was called to the BC Bar in 2022 and began his legal career at the Vancouver office of a leading national business law firm before joining SMS Law and devoting his practice to serving local governments across the […]

Jacob Gehlen is an associate in our litigation group. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toronto in 2017. Jacob relocated to Victoria and joined SMS in 2025 to serve local governments across BC. Prior to joining the firm, Jacob completed his […]

Thomas Haughian is an associate in our firm’s litigation group. His practice includes civil litigation, municipal liability defence, bylaw enforcement, injunction proceedings, expropriations, and administrative law matters. He has particular expertise in the statutory powers and legal defences specific to local governments and public bodies. Thomas has appeared before all levels of court in British […]

Avery Letkemann is an associate with our firm, involved in the work of both our litigation and solicitor groups. She has extensive experience in environmental issues and climate-related litigation, having conducted legal clinic work during her law studies. Prior to embarking on her legal career, Avery was a Senior Research Assistant and Coordinator at the […]

Matt McCarthy is an associate with Stewart McDannold Stuart, and practices with the firm’s litigation group. Prior to joining the firm and relocating to Vancouver Island, Matt completed his articles and practiced as a civil litigator with a leading regional firm in its Calgary office. Matt earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2020 from the […]

Marshall Putnam is an associate in our litigation group. He joined Stewart McDannold Stuart in 2024 after practicing in Kamloops since 2017. Marshall received his Juris Doctor degree from Thompson Rivers University’s Faculty of Law, where he received Dean’s List distinction and won multiple awards for academic achievement. He grew up outside of Calgary and […]

Amelia (Mel) van Fram is an associate with our firm, involved in the work of both our litigation and solicitors groups. Mel obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Victoria in 2023 before articling with SMS Law and being called to the BC Bar in 2024. Mel also holds a Bachelor of Arts […]