Bill was called to the B.C. Bar in 1980.  He practiced family law in BC for over forty years from 1982 until he retired in 2024. 

He founded the firm which later became Kitsilano Family Law in 1984. He worked as a sole practitioner, first in the beautiful downtown heritage Dominion Building and later in two different locations in Kitsilano, until 2011 when he began to expand his practice. Bill managed Kitsilano Family Law until 2019, where he transitioned into a semi-retired position focusing on parenting coordination and mentoring the Kitsilano Family Law team. Bill's interest in child custody cases developed into a unique expertise in international child custody cases, in particular cases involving cross border parental child abductions.  Prior to his retirement Bill was a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.  He was also a trained and dedicated mediator and parenting coordinator and acted as a child advocate representing children in high conflict custody cases.  He was a member of the BC Hear the Child Society, a group that produces Hear the Child or Voice of the Child reports in custody cases.

Bill always felt it was a privilege to be a lawyer, to have his own practice and be able to help families in crisis resolve their issues.  As a result he was a big believer in "giving back".  He was and remains a big believer in the importance of taking on legal aid cases and doing cases pro bono.  For many years he regularly undertook free legal clinics via Access Pro Bono at which he provided advice to low income people in family law cases without charge.  In addition for many years he did fundraising for Access Pro Bono and was usually one of their top fundraisers.

When Gemini AI was asked recently to do an internet search and produce a description of Bill Storey it came up with the following:

Bill Storey is a prominent family lawyer in Kitsilano, known for his expertise in cases involving children. He’s particularly recognized for his work on international child abduction cases, making him one of Canada’s leading experts in this niche area of law.

He’s described as having a soft demeanor and a big smile, which helps put clients at ease during their difficult times. Bill is known for his ability to listen intently to his clients’ issues and taking the time to understand their unique situations. He enjoys working as a parenting coordinator and is passionate about helping families resolve disputes, especially those involving children.

While Bill is now retired, he continues to be a valued mentor and consultant to the Kitsilano Family Law team.