Meet Our Lawyers

Our lawyers help clients in Vernon, Lumby, and the surrounding area with important legal matters involving family law, real estate, wills and estates, corporate law, and related services.

Each lawyer brings a different mix of experience, practice focus, and local connection, so you can start with the person or office that best fits your situation.

Legal Support by Lawyer, Office, and Practice Area

Find the right fit

Different legal matters call for different experience. This page can help you review each lawyer’s focus, office connection, and profile before deciding who you may want to contact.

Meet the Lawyers

Lawyer profiles

Review each lawyer’s practice focus, office connection, and background. Each profile gives a fuller sense of the legal matters they assist with and how they work with clients.

  • Edward J. Woolley, B.Comm., J.D.

    Real estate law, family law, wills and estates, Corporate Law

    Edward has practiced in Vernon since 1997, with a focus on family law, real estate, wills and estates, and corporate matters.

  • Cody L. Walker, CD, A.A., J.D.

    Real Estate Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates

    Cody works primarily in family law, but also in wills and estate planning, and residential real-estate.

  • Darren Schmidt, B. Mgt., J.D.

    Real Estate Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Corporate Law

    Darren works across family law, real estate, wills and estates, and corporate matters, serving clients from the Lumby office.

How to Choose the Right Lawyer

Start with your issue

The right starting point often depends on the type of legal matter, the office you prefer, and whether your situation touches more than one area of law. If you are unsure, our office can help direct your inquiry.

Type of Legal Matter

Start with the legal issue in front of you, such as separation, a home purchase, estate planning, probate, incorporation, or a contract.

Office Location

Some clients prefer to begin with the office closest to them, while others choose based on the lawyer’s practice area or existing file history.

Practice Focus

Several lawyers assist with more than one area of law. Reviewing each profile can help you understand where their experience may fit.

Unsure Where to Start?

Contact the office with a short summary of your issue and our team can help direct your question to the right lawyer or location.

How Our Lawyers Work With Clients

Practical legal guidance

Our lawyers aim to make legal matters easier to understand by giving practical guidance, communicating clearly, and helping clients make informed decisions during important moments.

Clear Explanations

Legal issues can feel unfamiliar. Our lawyers work to explain options, documents, and next steps in language clients can follow.

Local Understanding

Serving Vernon, Lumby, and nearby communities gives our team a practical understanding of local clients, offices, and legal needs.

Professional Support

Important decisions deserve careful attention. Our lawyers help clients move through legal matters with steady, professional guidance.

Approachable Service

Clients should feel comfortable asking questions. Our team works to keep communication respectful, useful, and focused on the matter.

Our Areas of Practice

Practical help across four core areas

Our lawyers assist with legal matters across the firm’s main service areas. These service pages can help you learn more before choosing a lawyer or contacting the office.

Family Law

Dealing with divorce, separation, parenting, support, mediation, litigation, and other family law issues.

Real Estate Law

Handling residential transactions, builder’s liens, easements, co-ownership, leases, and related property matters.

Wills & Estates

Dealing with wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, probate, and estate administration.

Corporate Law

Assisting with incorporation, corporate maintenance, structuring, contracts, records, and related business matters.

Local Roots and Local Access

Vernon and Lumby connections

Woolley & Co. serves clients through offices in Vernon and Lumby. That local access matters when clients need a familiar office, a practical contact path, or a team that understands families, homeowners, and business owners in the region.

Vernon Office

Our Vernon office supports clients across family law, real estate, wills and estates, corporate matters, and related legal services.

Lumby Office

Our Lumby office helps local clients access legal support for planning, property, estate, business, and family-related matters.

Start With the Right Lawyer

If you know who you want to contact, choose that lawyer’s profile or contact button. If you are not sure, send a short message to the office and our team can help connect your question with the right person.

You can also explore the service pages if you want more information about the type of legal matter before contacting the firm.

Contact and Office Details

Vernon Office

Lumby Office