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Meet our Lawyers, Paralegals and Mediators!
The 海角社区 team has decades of combined experience in Family Law, including divorce, separation, spousal and child support, adoption, cohabitation, and other family law matters. Our lawyers and paralegals have incredible support staff across our BC locations.
Kendelle Pollitt LLB, Q.Med.
FOUNDER, MANAGING LAWYER, AND MEDIATOR
Kendelle Pollitt, LLB, Q.Med. is the founder and principal of 海角社区 & Mediation.
Kendelle is both a family lawyer and certified mediator practicing in Surrey and White Rock.
After 15 years鈥� practicing family law in both Vancouver and Fraser Valley law firms, Kendelle decided to start her own South Surrey/Whiterock-based firm so that she could provide a more personalized and supportive service to those navigating divorce, adoptions, spousal and child support, and custody and guardianship.
Peter Leask, KC
MEDIATOR
Peter Leask, KC is a Mediator with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Harvard graduate Peter Leask, KC (King鈥檚 Counsel), is a Law Society accredited family law mediator and joined 海角社区 & Mediation as a Family Law Mediator in November 2025. Leveraging his exceptional experience as both a Justice of the Supreme Court and a long-serving litigator, Peter is committed to constructive problem-solving; believing the court should always be the last resort.
Stephanie O’Mahony
FAMILY LAWYER, MEDIATOR
Stephanie O鈥橫ahony works as a family lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Stephanie is a long-time resident of the White Rock area, where she has raised her three children. She is particularly engaged by travel, nature, history and art.
Julie Brown
FAMILY LAWYER
Julie Brown is a family lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Julie has practices exclusively in family law for over a decade. She represents clients on a range of issues including parenting time, relocation, division of property and debt, determination of excluded property, child support and spousal support.
Sareen Takhar (Maternity Leave)
FAMILY LAWYER, HEAD ASSOCIATE
Sareen Takhar works as an associate with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Sareen is an associate lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation. She has appeared on behalf of clients before the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.聽
Melissa P. Keen
FAMILY LAWYER
Melissa P. Keen works as a family lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Melissa has appeared on behalf of clients before the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Chris Cheong
FAMILY LAWYER
Chris Cheong works as a family lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Chris is a lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation. He has appeared in the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.聽
Sareena Samra
FAMILY LAWYER
Sareena Samra is a family lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Sareena obtained her Juris Doctor (with Honours) at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia in 2018. Prior to attending law school, Sareena graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Greeta Kaur Sidhu
FAMILY LAWYER
Greeta Kaur Sidhu is a family lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Greeta earned her Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2020, after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Sociology at Simon Fraser University.
Peter Matanaj
FAMILY LAWYER
Peter Matanaj is a family lawyer with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Peter Matanaj is a family law lawyer at 海角社区 & Mediation. Peter earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in 2021, after completing a Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction) in 2018. During law school, Peter volunteered with Student Legal Services, gaining early experience in client advocacy and community service.
Kylie Wystrach
DESIGNATED PARALEGAL
Kylie Wystrach is a Designated Paralegal with 海角社区 & Mediation.
Kylie鈥檚 designation empowers her to provide legal information directly to clients and assist them in almost all aspects of their family law case, including preparing legal documents, and attendance at some tribunals. Kylie frequently attends court alongside counsel.
Kelly Watts
HEAD PARALEGAL
Kelly began her career in the legal field as a legal administrative assistant in 1987. In 1990, she commenced her paralegal studies part-time at Capilano University while continuing to work full-time. Since successfully graduating in 1994, she has excelled as a paralegal, specializing in personal injury, ICBC defense, and general litigation in her early career.
In 2003, Kelly shifted her focus primarily to family law, where she has worked with clients across all levels of court, favoring a collaborative approach to resolving disputes.
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Trust us with your family law needs. Our professional knowledge and tailored approach will get you on the right track.