B. Mavis Ray, Appellate Attorney in the United States
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Estate Planning, and Family Law · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AssociateatStevenson, Doell & Company
Practicing appellate since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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B. Mavis Ray is an associate based in Victoria, BC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Estate Planning, and Family Law. B. has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stevenson, Doell & Company. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Victoria, BC
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Estate Planning · Family Law
- Handles Appellate, Estate Planning, and Family Law matters from Victoria, BC.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About B. Mavis Ray: B. Mavis Ray is an associate based in Victoria, BC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Estate Planning, and Family Law. B. has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stevenson, Doell & Company. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
B.'s practice areas in the U.S.
B. concentrates on appellate, estate planning, family law, trusts, and wills. Each area below outlines the kind of case B. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Estate Planning
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Family Law
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Trusts
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Wills
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Appellate cases nationwide
B. takes appellate matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases nationwide
B. takes estate planning matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases nationwide
B. takes family law matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases nationwide
B. takes trusts matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Wills cases nationwide
B. takes wills matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Biography
B. Mavis Ray, appellate attorney serving the U.S.
B. Mavis Ray is an associate based in Victoria, BC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Estate Planning, and Family Law. B. has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stevenson, Doell & Company. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. B. works from the U.S. and takes on appellate matters across the region.
B. Mavis Ray is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts law and 2 other areas of law. B. Mavis received a B.A. degree from University of British Columbia in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years. B. Mavis practices at Stevenson, Doell & Company in Victoria, BC.
How B. handles appellate matters
B. Mavis Ray is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts law and 2 other areas of law. B. Mavis received a B.A. degree from University of British Columbia in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years. B. Mavis practices at Stevenson, Doell & Company in Victoria, BC.
The kind of cases B. takes
B. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, estate planning, and family law matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where B. studied and practices
University of Victoria
LL.B. · 1979
University of British Columbia
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
B.'s state bar admissions
British Columbia
1980 · ACTIVE
B. studied at LL.B. in University of Victoria and B.A. in University of British Columbia.
Law school and academic background
B. completed LL.B. in University of Victoria and B.A. in University of British Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice B. runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
B.'s legal honors and published work
B. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
B.'s professional memberships and bar associations
Canadian Bar Association Law Society of British Columbia National Association of Women and the Law
membership
Locations
B. Mavis Ray's office in Victoria
B.'s primary office is at 999 Fort St., Victoria, BC, V8V 3K3. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of B. Mavis Ray — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of B.. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing appellate attorneys in your area.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire B. Mavis Ray — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with B. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
B. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; B. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for B.
B. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. B. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
B.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about B. Mavis Ray
How much does it cost to hire B. for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. B. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does B. offer a free consultation?
B. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check B.'s current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in this state typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. B. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can B. take my case if I'm outside the area?
B. evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside B.'s regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with B.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. B. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is B. accepting new appellate clients right now?
B.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.