Polly Storey

Polly stands out in the legal realm, focusing on Estates & Trusts along with Elder Law. She is adept at navigating the turbulent waters of disputes related to estates, trusts, and elder law issues, offering her clients a beacon of hope during emotionally charged times. With her expertise, she crafts plans to secure their future, ensuring clarity and comfort. Her legal prowess has been showcased from the courts of British Columbia to the Supreme Court of Canada, where she has made significant appearances.

Her analytical skills in dissecting complex legal quandaries are unparalleled. Polly dedicates herself to crafting legal documents, such as opinions, memoranda, and arguments, that serve as crucial tools for her clients and colleagues, both inside and outside of Clark Wilson. Her experience with the Court of Appeal judges has honed her ability to sift through legal principles swiftly, aiming to unravel the knots of her client's legal challenges.

Understanding the daunting nature of legal battles, especially when they revolve around sensitive estate issues, Polly makes it her mission to align her strategies with her client's aspirations. Her approach is both inventive and grounded, aiming at achieving the desired outcomes for those she represents.

Polly's contribution to legal scholarship is noteworthy. Her insights are frequently featured in esteemed legal texts and manuals, such as the Annotated Estates Practice and the British Columbia Estate Litigation, where she delves into the intricacies of wills variation claims in the region. This work underscores her status as a respected voice in her field.

Her excellence has not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by her nomination for the Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year 2021 by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Polly's commitment to her profession extends beyond her practice. She is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of British Columbia since 2017, and recently, she joined the board of The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia in 2023.

Polly's academic credentials are as impressive as her professional achievements. After completing her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at the University of British Columbia, she embarked on a judicial clerkship at the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and Yukon Court of Appeal, which was a stepping stone to her calling to the Bar in British Columbia in 2017.

In her practice, Polly co-chairs the Estates & Trusts Opinions and Appeals and is deeply involved in Elder Law, where her influence and guidance continue to make waves, shaping the future of estates and trusts law with her innovative and compassionate approach.