Pax Law began operations in Vancouver under Pax Law Corporation, a British Columbia-registered company, in March 2019 by Dr. Samin Mortazavi. It later opened its doors to clients in Toronto in June 2026, where it operates under Pax Law Professional Corporation, an Ontario-registered company, with a clear mission: to deliver practical, high-quality legal services you can trust. Our experienced team advises individuals and businesses across business, criminal, family, immigration, real estate, estate planning, wills, and cross-border matters for clients in Canada . We provide strategic, tailored solutions to protect your interests and achieve the best possible outcomes.
The Pax Law immigration team, consisting of experienced lawyers and licensed consultants (RCIC), provides immigration services to Canada. We specialize in study visas, work permits, permanent residency, family sponsorship, and refugee claims in Canada, and we manage cases of rejected immigration applications. By offering professional and personalized immigration legal solutions, we increase your chances of success in immigrating to Canada. Our goal is to provide reliable and efficient legal and immigration services to all clients.
Pax Law, a law firm in North Vancouver with an experienced team of real estate lawyers, provides comprehensive legal services in buying, selling, ownership transfer, mortgages, and mortgage repayment. With over 2,000 successful transactions, we handle all legal stages—from contract review to title transfer and financial settlement—with precision and transparency. Our services are available in English, Persian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Tamil, and Malay, making complex real estate processes simple and accessible.
The Pax Law family and divorce legal team provides specialized services to support you. Our team assists with matters such as child custody, financial support, division of assets, and drafting pre- and post-marital agreements. We strive, with a professional and compassionate approach, to ensure that the separation process and family matters proceed with minimal stress and maximum protection of your rights. In sensitive situations, such as domestic violence, we also provide immediate and supportive actions to ensure the safety of you and your children.
IRCC has recently been issuing a large number of procedural fairness letters raising concerns about inadmissibility. A PFL is often your only opportunity to respond before a decision is made, and the deadline in the letter is short. How you answer can decide the outcome of your application.
IRPA s. 34
Concerns about membership in an organization, including past service connected to the IRGC.
IRPA s. 35
Allegations that you held a senior position in a designated government.
IRPA s. 36
Convictions or charges inside or outside Canada, including foreign offences assessed for equivalency.
IRPA ss. 16 & 40
Concerns that information or documents were incomplete, inaccurate or not disclosed.
We have successful decisions at admissibility hearings for s. 35 and s. 36, and positive results in submissions and negotiations on s. 34 and s. 40 concerns.
Book a Consultation Now →Do not wait until the deadline. Book a consultation as soon as you receive the letter, so we have time to review your file and prepare a full response.
Every case depends on its own facts. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your matter. This section is general information, not legal advice.
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The Pax Law legal team provides specialized services in wills and estate planning in Canada. We help you manage and transfer your assets and property in a legal and transparent manner. Properly drafting a will ensures your family’s financial security and the precise execution of your wishes after your passing. With our professional guidance, the estate planning process will be simple, reliable, and fully compliant with Canadian law.
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Buying and Selling Businesses
Our legal team, with a professional approach, defends the rights of entrepreneurs, startups, and small and large businesses. These specialized and comprehensive legal services in business law include company incorporation, contract drafting, business purchase and sale consultation, shareholder agreements, and resolution of commercial disputes. With our professional guidance, you can ensure that your business is legally positioned for growth and success.
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Workplace Contracts and Disputes
We provide specialized and comprehensive legal services in employment law. These services include consultation on wrongful termination, review of employment contracts, and handling complaints related to harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Our legal team, with a compassionate and professional approach, defends the rights of both employees and employers in British Columbia. With our guidance, you can ensure that your workplace rights are properly protected.
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Every case is unique. At Pax Law, we thoroughly evaluate your situation and craft clear strategies to stand by you through every step of your legal and immigration process.
Transparent guidance and step-by-step follow-up to achieve results.
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A Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) lets an IRCC officer assess your risk before removal. Learn how it protects refugee claimants made ineligible by Bill C-12 and what to do next.
Refused with generic reasons? Learn how IRCC uses Chinook, why template refusals can be unreasonable, and how judicial review works. Pax Law Corporation.
Can a parent legally cut you out of their will in British Columbia? While parents can write a disinheriting clause, BC courts hold statutory power under WESA to rewrite unfair distributions. Here is how judicial variation works, the 180-day limitation rule, and how the courts evaluate adult child claims.
When siblings face estate conflicts in British Columbia, the legal remedy depends entirely on two threshold questions: was there a valid will, and was the deceased a parent or a brother/sister? Discover the statutory paths, critical 180-day limits, and procedural steps under WESA.
Can a will be challenged in BC? Discover the distinct legal grounds under WESA—from lack of capacity to undue influence—and the critical court procedures required before and after probate is granted.
Backing out of an accepted real estate offer in British Columbia usually carries steep financial penalties, but specific legal pathways allow buyers to exit with their full deposit intact. Discover how unfulfilled subject clauses, REDMA pre-construction protections, and mutual discharge rules protect your funds.
Facing criminal inadmissibility to Canada? Discover the key legal differences between automatic Deemed Rehabilitation and an individual Criminal Rehabilitation application under the IRPA.
Navigating estate distribution in British Columbia requires understanding the strict boundaries between registered title, beneficial ownership, and statutory inheritance rights under WESA. Discover how assets actually pass upon death.
In Canadian criminal law, adult convictions are rarely erased entirely. Discover the strict waiting periods, eligibility bars, and statutory frameworks that govern record suspensions before the Parole Board of Canada.
An in-depth overview of permanent residence on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds under Section 25 of the IRPA, exploring key assessment factors, the best interests of the child (BIOC), and core differences from refugee claims.
An authoritative legal guide to seeking asylum in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), examining eligibility criteria, Convention grounds, IFA tests, and RPD claim procedures.
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Preparation of agreements that reflect your instructions and comply with the applicable laws of British Columbia
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Pax Law Corporation has a proven record of success in immigration, family, and civil law. Our lawyers have represented clients before the Supreme Court of BC and the Federal Court of Canada. These cases reflect our commitment to transparency and strong results.
Citizenship and Immigration
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
We overturned a study permit refusal at the Federal Court. The officer rejected the application with a generic refusal, citing travel history, family ties, and purpose of visit. The Court found the decision unreasonable, granted judicial review, and ordered redetermination by a new officer. Aghaalikhani has since been cited in many other cases, shaping the law on study permit refusals.
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With offices in North Vancouver and Toronto, Pax Law Corporation provides legal services in Immigration Law (including visa refusals and Federal Court litigation), Family Law and Divorce, Real Estate Conveyancing, Civil Litigation, and Corporate Law.
Yes. In addition to in-person appointments at our North Vancouver and Toronto offices, we provide remote legal consultations and file management via Zoom, Google Meet, and phone for clients worldwide.
Lawyers are licensed by provincial Law Societies and have the standing to represent clients in provincial and Federal courts. Communications with a lawyer are also protected by Solicitor-Client Privilege.
Depending on the nature of the matter, fees are structured as either a flat fee or standard hourly billing. All costs, fees, and disbursements are set out in the Retainer Agreement prior to starting work.
