W. Jay Havelaar
Associate

Jay Havelaar articled with Harper Grey LLP in 2007-2008. Following his call to the bar he joined the firm as an associate. 

Jay practises insurance, family and criminal law.

Representative Client Work

  • Assisting senior counsel in complex insurance litigation, family and criminal matters
  • Prosecuting and defending Small Claims files
  • Appearing as counsel in the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia 

Professional & Civic Activities

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers

Background

Jay was born and raised in  Campbell River on Vancouver Island.  Prior to becoming a lawyer he worked as a forest consultant and in helicopter logging. 

Jay is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying skiing, mountaineering, jogging, squash and rugby.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading and playing music.

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Called to the Bar of British Columbia, 2008

Education

  • University of British Columbia, B.A. (2004)
  • University of British Columbia, LL.B. (2007)

Practice Areas


Law School

  • University of British Columbia
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