Melody Martin

LL.M, LL.B, M.S.W, B.A.

FOUNDER AND OWNER. Melody Martin graduated from Harvard Law School. With over 25 years of experience as a lawyer, she is the founder of Martin Estate and Injury Law. Winner of many academic awards, she earned four university degrees by age 24. She was the first graduate of the University of Toronto’s combined Law and Master’s of Social Work degree program. She is experienced in negotiating settlements and representing clients in court.

Luke Effa

J.D., B.A.

Luke practices in the areas of wills, estates and incapacity planning, and business law. He is a solicitor who lives in Lake Country with his family. He serves clients in our Vernon and Lake Country offices. Luke graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver with both his Law degree and Bachelor’s degree. He gained experience at law firms in metro Vancouver and the Okanagan before joining Martin Estate and Injury Law.

Mitchell Sall

J.D, BComm (Distinction)

Mitch is a lawyer practicing in the areas of business law, wills and estates, and real estate. Originally from the Lower Mainland, he earned his law degree from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and his Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Before becoming a lawyer, he served for eight years in the Canadian Army Reserves. Mitch now lives in the Okanagan, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners navigate life’s important legal decisions.

Madeline Gallard

J.D., B.A. (Hons)

Madeline practices civil litigation, including estate litigation, commercial litigation and serious personal injury. After graduating from Trinity Western University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in political studies, Madeline worked for a non-profit for several years before entering Law School at the University of Victoria. Madeline articled in downtown Vancouver prior to moving to the Okanagan.