Perminder is a Partner at Lindsay Kenney LLP and co-leads the firm’s Estate Planning and Litigation Group. He brings deep experience and a balanced, client-focused approach to estate litigation, personal injury, civil sexual assault claims, general litigation, employment law, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
In his estate litigation practice, Perminder represents beneficiaries who have been disinherited or treated unfairly in the distribution of a family estate. He works to resolve these matters efficiently and with sensitivity, helping families avoid unnecessary conflict whenever possible. When court intervention is required, he is a skilled litigator prepared to advance his clients’ interests in court. A passionate advocate for public legal education, Perminder regularly contributes through community presentations and online content.
Perminder also represents victims of workplace sexual harassment and survivors of sexual assault. He is known for his integrity, compassion, and commitment to improving access to justice. With extensive training in trauma-informed practices, he provides clear, steady guidance through the legal process and works to minimize the potential for re-traumatization.
A Chartered Mediator (C. Med.) with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada, Perminder has successfully mediated hundreds of claims across a range of legal areas, including estate litigation, personal injury, insurance disputes, commercial and construction conflicts, shareholder issues, and wrongful dismissal. He is a member of the ADRBC Mediation Roster Program and the Civil Roster of Mediate BC and was appointed to the Board of Directors of ADRBC in 2020.
Born and raised in the Fraser Valley, Perminder remains deeply connected to his community and serves on several community boards and associations.
Education
- Chartered Mediator, Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada, 2022
- Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Mediation and Third-Party Intervention, Justice Institute of British Columbia, 2020
- Juris Doctor, cum laude, University of Detroit, 2008
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Windsor, 2008
- Bachelor of Arts, Simon Fraser University, 2004
Memberships u0026 Affiliations
- Law Society of British Columbia, Member in Good Standing
- Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
- Crescent Heights Academy. Founding Board Member and Vice Chair (2016 to present)
- Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, Board Member, past Treasurer, and Vice-Chair
- South Asian Bar Association, Board of Directors, (2008 to 2018), President (2016 to 2018)
- College of Massage Therapists of BC – Board of Governors (2012 to 2018)
Community Involvement
Perminder cares deeply about helping at-risk youth and accelerating opportunities for gifted and disadvantaged youth. He frequently speaks at community events and high schools to encourage young people to reach for the stars.
Beyond the Office
Outside the office, Perminder is known for his 5 am workout routine and enjoys playing basketball and ball hockey. Keeping active with his family, Perminder volunteers as a coach to his children’s sports teams, and enjoys checking off world-class hikes with his wife and their active Hungarian Vizsla, Chase.
Areas of Law
Estate Planning and Litigation
General Litigation
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury
Languages
English
Bar admissions
British Columbia, 2009
