Marko Maryniak, J.D.

Marko received his J.D. degree from the University of Toronto in 1991 and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1992. He has practiced in Victoria, Vancouver and was General Counsel to Wampole Brands Inc., a manufacturer of vitamins and pharmaceutical products.   Marko’s areas of practice include real estate and development law, corporate and securities law, wills and estates, and family law agreements.

Marko is active in the Fernie community, having been a director of the Fernie Hospital Foundation and a Trustee and the Treasurer of the Fernie Heritage Library.  Currently, Marko is an auxiliary firefighter with Fernie Fire Rescue, and a Lecturer and Member of the Board of Governors of the College of the Rockies. In his spare time Marko can be found exploring and enjoying the mountains, whether on a trail, river or ski slope.

Steve Brine, LL.B.

Steve lives in Kimberley and practices in the areas of Real Estate, Wills & Estates and Business Law. Steve received his law degree from the University of British Columbia in 2004 and was called to the bar in New York State in 2005. After graduation, Steve worked as an associate for a New York law firm primarily in the areas of securities, banking and finance. Steve has now returned to the East Kootenays with his family to enjoy the natural surroundings. He is looking forward to being involved in the community. When he's not in the office, you may see him teaching his two boys to ski on the local hill.