Meet the Team
The Pier Law team has decades of combined experience in Family Law, including divorce, separation, spousal and child support, adoption, cohabitation, and other family law matters.
Kendelle Pollitt LLB, Q.Med.
FOUNDER, MANAGING LAWYER, AND MEDIATOR
Kendelle Pollitt, LLB, Q.Med. is the founder and principal of Pier Law & Mediation.
Kendelle is both a family lawyer and certified mediator practicing in Surrey and White Rock.
After 15 years’ practicing family law in both Vancouver and Fraser Valley law firms, Kendelle decided to start her own South Surrey/Whiterock-based firm so that she could provide a more personalized and supportive service to those navigating divorce, adoptions, spousal and child support, and custody and guardianship.
Peter Leask, KC
MEDIATOR
Peter Leask, KC is a Mediator with Pier Law & Mediation.
Harvard graduate Peter Leask, KC (King’s Counsel), is a Law Society accredited family law mediator and joined Pier Law & Mediation as a Family Law Mediator in November 2025. Leveraging his exceptional experience as both a Justice of the Supreme Court and a long-serving litigator, Peter is committed to constructive problem-solving; believing the court should always be the last resort.
Stephanie O’Mahony
FAMILY LAWYER
Stephanie O’Mahony works as an associate with Pier Law & Mediation.
Stephanie is a long-time resident of the White Rock area, where she has raised her three children. She is particularly engaged by travel, nature, history and art.
Sareen Takhar (Maternity Leave)
FAMILY LAWYER, HEAD ASSOCIATE
Sareen Takhar works as an associate with Pier Law & Mediation.
Sareen is an associate lawyer with Pier Law & Mediation. She has appeared on behalf of clients before the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Melissa P. Keen (Starts Feb 2)
FAMILY LAWYER, ASSOCIATE
Melissa P. Keen works as an associate lawyer with Pier Law & Mediation.
Melissa has appeared on behalf of clients before the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Chris Cheong
FAMILY LAWYER, ASSOCIATE
Chris Cheong works as an associate lawyer with Pier Law & Mediation.
Chris is a lawyer with Pier Law & Mediation. He has appeared in the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Sareena Samra
FAMILY LAWYER
Sareena Samra is a family lawyer with Pier Law & Mediation.
Sareena obtained her Juris Doctor (with Honours) at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia in 2018. Prior to attending law school, Sareena graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Tanbir Dhami
FAMILY LAWYER
Tanbir Dhami is a family lawyer with Pier Law & Mediation.
While completing his undergraduate degree and taking criminology and business classes, Tanbir Dhami became intrigued the most with the law. Tanbir was drawn to family law to help support families through difficult circumstances with expertise and compassion.
Peter Matanaj
FAMILY LAWYER
Peter Matanaj is a family lawyer with Pier Law & Mediation.
Peter Matanaj is a family law lawyer at Pier Law & Mediation. Peter earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in 2021, after completing a Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction) in 2018. During law school, Peter volunteered with Student Legal Services, gaining early experience in client advocacy and community service.
Kylie Wystrach
DESIGNATED PARALEGAL
Kylie Wystrach is a paralegal with Pier Law & Mediation.
Kylie is a designated paralegal with Pier Law & Mediation. Kylie’s designation empowers her to provide legal advice directly to clients and assist them in almost all aspects of their family law case, including preparing legal documents, and attending at some tribunals. Kylie frequently attends court alongside counsel.
Kelly Martin
PARALEGAL
Kelly began her career in the legal field as a legal administrative assistant in 1987. In 1990, she commenced her paralegal studies part-time at Capilano University while continuing to work full-time. Since successfully graduating in 1994, she has excelled as a paralegal, specializing in personal injury, ICBC defense, and general litigation in her early career.
In 2003, Kelly shifted her focus primarily to family law, where she has worked with clients across all levels of court, favoring a collaborative approach to resolving disputes.
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