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Benton has over 24 years experience in immigration including legal practice and working in federal and provincial immigration programs..

He was posted overseas as a Foreign Service Officer in Canada's visa program, working in the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia & Malaysia. Returning to Canada, he litigated before the Immigration and Refugee Board & as Department of Justice counsel appeared in the Federal Court of Canada. In 2005 he joined the provincial government, where he managed immigration program & policy portfolios including BC’s Provincial Nominee Program.

Benton currently advises & represents a wide-range of business, professional & employer clients on immigration matters, prepares & files a variety of temporary & permanent visa applications.

Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Paul J. Gandall received his Juris Doctor from Queen's University in Kingston and was a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada before relocating to Victoria, British Columbia in the summer of 2016.

Since moving to the west coast he has established a virtual law practice focused on civil disputes and family law.

When not engaged in the practice of law he can be found enjoying all of the tremendous opportunities for outdoor adventure and social and cultural activities, that his new home provides and travelling or participating in athletic pursuits. Paul has a strong desire to promote positive social change and to build community and the remainder of his time is spent with that overarching goal in mind.

Ephraim joined Heath Law LLP as an Articling Student in August 2016. He has a primary interest in civil litigation, and has experience working in many areas of law including litigation, employment, and family law.

Ephraim has a strong connection to the Island. He grew up in Victoria, and graduated from Pacific Christian High school in 2006. After traveling for a few years, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the University of Victoria. He also holds a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Victoria. His master’s thesis investigated the relationship that Aristotle developed between ethical and political philosophy.

Ephraim attended law school at the University of Calgary while moonlighting as a banjo player in a folk-rock band. In his spare time, among other things, he enjoys playing guitar, reading, and skiing.