Atty. Spencer Keys
I became a lawyer because I like taking care of people so they can relax and focus on living their lives. Before law school I spent years as a government relations professional, explaining the effects of laws and policies to politicians so they could understand how their decisions affect people- from students to small business owners.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Sechelt, BC · 9+ Years Experience
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About Spencer Keys at a Glance
Spencer Keys is a business and real estate attorney based in Sechelt, British Columbia, practicing at Charthouse Lawyers. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (2017). Educated at University of British Columbia (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Sechelt, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Spencer Keys
- I became a lawyer because I like taking care of people so they can relax and focus on living their lives
- Before law school I spent years as a government relations professional, explaining the effects of laws and policies to politicians so they could understand how their decisions affect people- from students to small business owners
- Through my professional and personal experience, I know first hand that the law is a blunt instrument and a skilled lawyer can make it work for an individual’s needs
- Our practice at Charthouse includes corporate and commercial law, wills and estates, and real estate law, serving a variety of sectors, such as doctors, restaurants, medical marijuana and recreational cannabis investors, and developers
- What that means is we can give you actionable advice to help you grow and protect the benefits of your life’s work
- You don’t need to be concerned about the unexpected risks that you would never (and should never have to) think about
- My aim is always to ensure you feel listened to, understand not only what we are doing but why, and feel you have someone in your corner who you can talk to candidly about your legal issues in the future
About Spencer
- Spencer is the managing lawyer of Charthouse Lawyers, the Sunshine Coast’s law firm for business and estates
- He is a lawyer, entrepreneur, former lobbyist, and essayist who has appeared in national and local publications and broadcasts including The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s, The Vancouver Sun, The Province, CBC’s The Passionate Eye and CTV News, and has won numerous writing and debating awards, including the Dalton Camp Award, the Canadian Media Lawyers’ Association’s Freedom of Expression Writing Prize, and the McGoun Cup, amongst others
- Currently, he’s a trustee with the Sechelt Downtown Business Association
- Spencer holds degrees in law, philosophy and political science, and a diploma in accounting from the University of British Columbia, where he served on the board of the UBC Alumni Association, Vice-President of the Student Legal Fund Society, Editor-in-Chief of the UBC International Law Journal, and as the elected student president of the 45,000 member Alma Mater Society of UBC
- He is the only Trusts and Estates Practitioner (TEP) on the Sunshine Coast, certified by the international Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners, which accredits professionals who focus on estate planning, administration, and tax
- Spencer lives in Gibsons with his partner Veronica, a local elementary school teacher, their children, Shep and Dottie, and the world’s most tolerant cat, Hammy
Practice Areas Explained
Spencer Keys's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Spencer Keys handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sechelt.
Business & Corporate Law in Sechelt
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Sechelt
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sechelt
Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sechelt are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Sechelt Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sechelt-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sechelt Choose Spencer Keys
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Spencer Keys's practice in the field of business and real estate.
9+ Years of Legal Practice
With 9 years in the profession, Spencer Keys has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Spencer Keys can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sechelt
A Sechelt-based practice means Spencer Keys attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Spencer Keys Handles in Sechelt
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