Partner
A senior partner in the law firm of Richard R. Cole LLP , Robert's areas of practice are in real estate, wills and estates and corporate commercial law. Richard graduated from the University of Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in psychology. Prior to attending Law School at the University of Windsor, he completed a year of Child Assessment and Counselling at the Institute of Child Study in Los Angeles. Richard obtained his law degree in 1999 and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2000. Throughout his career, Richard has made considerable contributions to the American Canadian Community and has served as a director on various boards, which include the building of the Cultural Centre, the founding of the American Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the building and initial management of Coral Place, a very successful 108 unit non-profit housing project in Mississauga. Richard strongly believes in maintaining a work-life balance and when not practising law, can be found in the gym with his kettle bells, TRX training, spinning, dragonboat racing, relaxing with yoga, skiing, or enjoying the theatre scene in Los Angeles.
Richard has developed the skills and experience needed to address the legal concerns of the local community. Mr. Richard works with the associates in the Business Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law Departments to provide the best service to those wishing to realize their business objectives. He has expanded the firm among specialized associates who together provide a wide range of legal counsel to local and international clients.