LUKE EFFA
Luke joined our team in 2022 as a solicitor in our Vernon office. He practices in the areas of real estate, business law, and wills, estates, and incapacity planning.
Born and raised in Metro Vancouver, Luke articled in the Fraser Valley before moving to Lake Country in 2020. Prior to joining our firm, Luke practiced with a full-service firm in the Okanagan, where he gained a wide range of solicitor’s experience and acted on complex real estate transactions, including the purchase of a premier rental pool ski resort.
In his spare time, Luke enjoys touring the local wineries, hiking, lifting weights, and barbecuing for friends and family.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree: University of British Columbia, B.A. – History
- Law Degree: University of British Columbia, Juris Doctor
- Year Called to Bar: British Columbia, 2020
Areas of Practice
- Wills, Estates and Incapacity Planning
- Business Law
- Real Estate
IN MEMORIAM
JEFFREY C. BOSCHERT
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Friend, Colleague and Partner at Law, Jeffrey Boschert on January 19, 2022. Jeff was the Managing Partner of the Vernon Office of DuMoulin Boskovich LLP. Jeff had extensive experience in his field which included over 25 years in Real Estate Development. Jeff assisted his clients in every stage of the development process.
Jeff grew up on Vancouver Island. He earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia and his Bachelor of Law at the University of Victoria. Jeff was called to the Bar in 1995 and began his career in Victoria with the Firm, Crease Harman. Jeff went on to work as in-house legal counsel for a major strata-titled rental pool resort development on Vancouver Island before moving to Vernon. Jeff joined Davidson Lawyers LLP in 2002 where he was an Associate and Partner for 18 years. Jeff then joined forces with DuMoulin Boskovich LLP to open their second location in Vernon.
Jeff was the past President of the Vernon Bar Association, a past Director of both the North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society (NOESS) and the United Way as well as a current Director of The People Place.
Jeff will be missed by his two boys, family, friends and colleagues.
Please contact Sunny Gakhal, Partner, DuMoulin Boskovich LLP at 1-604-669-5500 or 778-943-2077 with any questions or inquiries.