Family Lawyer and Litigation Counsel in British Columbia
Strategic legal guidance, steady advocacy, and practical advice for families facing complex transitions.
Pawan Joshi is an experienced family and litigation lawyer in British Columbia representing individuals and families in complex legal disputes. He is the Principal Lawyer at Joshi Lawyers, serving clients across Delta, Surrey, Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland. Pawan began practicing law in 1999 in India, where he worked in family law and civil litigation before moving to Canada in 2004.
He completed his articles with the BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre in Vancouver and was subsequently called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2008.
Representation in divorce, child custody, parenting disputes, property division, spousal support, and separation agreements.
Government-appointed decision-maker experience that strengthens how evidence and procedural fairness are approached.
Work with PICS Society and Abbotsford Community Services improved access to justice for vulnerable communities.
Active governance and leadership roles across British Columbia with a strong public service lens.
Pawan provides strategic legal advice and strong courtroom advocacy in matters involving divorce, child custody and parenting disputes, property division, spousal support, and separation agreements. Clients value his ability to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation with clarity and confidence.
In March 2019, he was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council of British Columbia as a Tribunal Member of the BC Farm Industry Review Board. In that role, he presides over complex hearings involving regulated agricultural commodity boards and animal welfare appeals.
This work demands careful legal analysis, impartial decision-making, and procedural fairness, and it gives him valuable insight into how tribunals assess evidence and make legal determinations.
Clients appreciate Pawan’s practical approach to resolving disputes, his ability to explain difficult issues clearly, and the steady confidence he brings to emotionally challenging matters.
Pawan is actively involved in governance and community leadership across British Columbia, serving Provincial and National Sports Organizations and expanding opportunities for youth participation in sport in the community. He has also served on several provincial and community boards through public appointment.
He lives in Delta, British Columbia, with his family. Outside his legal practice, he enjoys travelling, reading, exploring the natural beauty of British Columbia, and playing cricket & golf.
