About

Russell Demerse was called to the Bar of British Columbia in June 2022 after having completed terms as both a summer student and articled student at CR Lawyers LLP.  

Russell was born and raised in Campbell River and has deep roots in the community. After graduating as class valedictorian from Carihi Secondary School in 2014, he headed south to attend the University of Victoria and study the humanities, earning his Bachelor of Arts with distinction in 2018, majoring in History and minoring in English. Afterwards, Russell moved from coast to coast to study law at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated in 2021 with his Juris Doctor degree and certificates in Marine Law and Aboriginal and Indigenous Law. 

Russell has now taken the opportunity to join the team at CR Lawyers LLP as an associate lawyer, where he is best situated to provide legal services on the beautiful North Island. Russell is focused on developing a general litigation practice; his goal is to provide professional, competent, and cost-effective representation for all his clients. 

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