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Kidston Helm Ross, lawyers in Vernon since 1904.

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Vernon's lawyers since before Vernon was a city.

W.M. Cochrane opened his office here in 1891. A year later, he drafted the papers that made Vernon a city.

  • Hand-tinted archive portrait of W.M. CochraneW.M. CochraneOpened his office in 1891
  • Hand-tinted archive portrait of Frederic BillingsFrederic BillingsPartner from 1892
  • Hand-tinted archive portrait of A.O. CochraneA.O. CochraneJoined in 1904
  • Hand-tinted archive portrait of Gordon LindsayGordon LindsayJoined in 1919
  • Hand-tinted archive portrait of Jack KidstonJack KidstonOpened his practice in 1936

Archive portraits courtesy of the Museum and Archives of Vernon. Hand-tinting is a draft until the archive gives permission.

We've seen a few things since 1904.

Two world wars. The papers that made Vernon a city. A lot of Okanagan winters.

Tell us what's happening.

Call us. We listen first. Then we help you take the next step.

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The family album

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How we can help

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The teams, events, and causes we support.

  • Presenting the 2026 Vernon Junior Good Citizen of the Year awardVernon Junior Good Citizen of the Year. We're the main sponsor, with the North Okanagan Optimists Club.
  • Vernon Good Citizen of the Year, presented by JCI Vernon. We sponsor it every year.
  • Staff and the Vernon Pride Society outside the officePro bono help for the Vernon Pride Society to incorporate.
  • Youth soccer. Robert Ross and Ean Ross serve on the North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association board.
  • Vernon Winter Carnival
  • Two newcomer families every holiday season, with Vernon & District Immigrant & Community Services Society.
  • Gerald and Annie Gustafson receive the 2025 Good Citizens awardGood Citizens of the Year 2025, Gerald and Annie Gustafson.
  • Interior Provincial Exhibition
  • Okanagan Indian Band Charity Golf Tournament. We enter a team.
  • Powerhouse Theatre
  • Vernon Sunshine Festival. Come say hi at our booth.

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A note from the partners

Dear you,

If you're reading this, something is on your mind. That's okay.

For more than 120 years, people in the North Okanagan have brought hard problems to this office. We listen first. Then we help you take the next step.

Call us, or come by 30th Street. The coffee's on.

Warmly,

The partners

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