02 — Asset protection

Civil Forfeiture & Property Seizure Defence

When the government moves to keep money, a vehicle, or property connected to an investigation, that is a separate fight from any criminal charge — and you can face it even if you are never charged or convicted.

British Columbia's civil forfeiture process targets assets alleged to be the proceeds or instruments of unlawful activity. Recovering them means answering that allegation on the civil record, on a deadline.

Daman Mander acts for owners and for third parties — lenders, lessors, and family members — whose property has been drawn into a forfeiture claim.

What this covers

Civil forfeiture and asset seizure matters I defend

What can be targeted

  • Seized cash & bank accounts
  • Vehicles
  • Homes & real property

The allegations I answer

  • Property alleged to be proceeds of unlawful activity
  • Property alleged to be an instrument of unlawful activity

Who I act for

  • Owners contesting forfeiture
  • Innocent-owner defences
  • Third-party & lender interest claims

Related case results

Recent outcomes in civil forfeiture matters.

Identifying details have been removed or generalized to protect client confidentiality.

2023·06
Equity recovered

Civil Forfeiture — Third-Party Interest

Acted for a company with a financial interest in seized leased property; the company recovered part of its equity interest.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case depends on its own facts, evidence, law, procedural history, and the positions taken by the parties.

Start here

The earlier you call, the more options you keep.

Tell me what you're facing. Consultations are confidential, judgment-free, and available in English or Punjabi.

Call 778 681 6951

Contacting this office does not create a solicitor-client relationship.

Phone & Text
778 681 6951
Email
litigation@dsmtriallawyer.com
Office
233 – 3388 Rosemary Heights Crescent
Surrey, BC V3Z 0K7
Serving
Surrey · Langley · Vancouver · Delta · Tri-Cities · Abbotsford · Chilliwack