Best Lawyers in Manitoba, Canada

Todd received his law degree from the University of Manitoba in 2006 and was called to the Bar in 2007. Todd is active in the community and his professional association as a Life Council Member of the Manitoba Bar Association. Todd is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Victoria General Hospital Foundation and Victoria Lifeline. Todd regularly presents on topics relating to human rights, accommodation, and labour relations and was a sessional lecturer at Robson Hall teaching l...

Jeff is an experienced, versatile, recognized, corporate and commercial litigator who handles a broad range of complex disputes. Practices corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration involving a broad range of issues. Law Society of Manitoba Law Society of Alberta Past Vice Chair & Director of the Board, Winnipeg Art Gallery Past Director of the Board, St. Paul’s High School

Joe brings tremendous business and practical insight, as well as technical excellence to the table. As a trusted advisor, he works intimately with his clients, often being chosen to lead contract negotiations. While Joe has handled deals of all types, he is especially knowledgeable with the Insurance, Aviation and rail industries, including their technology needs. He led the $80 million Manitoba Blue Cross Claims Processing Solution Project and subsequent commercialization of the technology. ...

Jason Bryk K.C. is a Manitoba real estate lawyer whose practice involves all aspects of real estate in Manitoba including development, condominiums, subdivisions, acquisitions, sales, and financing. Jason regularly assists real estate developers, homebuilders, apartment investors, brokerages, borrowers, and lenders from across Canada with Manitoba matters. Prior to becoming a practicing lawyer in Manitoba, Jason was employed by a multi-national real estate development company headquartered in...

Andrew has a business law practice, with a focus on electronic commerce issues. He provides guidance about online delivery of goods and services, privacy, data protection, access to information, anti-spam law compliance and intellectual property control and capitalization. He advises clients on a variety of issues, creates policies and advocates on behalf of his clients, to help them respond to their legal challenges and opportunities. Andrew’s practice also includes a significant resea...

Ron practices in the commercial areas of securities, real estate development, technology, and aviation law.

Tracey's focus is in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law and is frequently called upon to share her knowledge as a speaker or media commentator. Tracey was also named to the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Labour and Employment Law. Previously on Executive Committee of the Firm for seven years. Focuses on Labour and Employment law. Tracey represents clients before labour boards, administrative tribunals and the courts. Assists businesses in drafting and negot...

I have practiced family law since 1998, and have provided collaborative law services for the past 15 years. I am one of the founding members of Collaborative Practice Manitoba and currently am on its Management Committee as well as serving as the Chair of the Membership Committee. I have taught at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba, as a sessional instructor since 2005. I currently teach the Clinical Family Law course and have done so since 2009. I am a frequent presenter at the Law S...

Partner Admitted to the Bar, 1975, Manitoba. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1992. Education University of Manitoba (B.A., 1971; LL.B., 1974). Member Canadian Bar Association. Manitoba Bar Association. Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Manitoba Inc. ADR Institute of Canada Inc. Canadian Foundation for Dispute Resolution. Positions Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (1982-2010). Manitoba Paraplegia Foundation, Trustee and Chair. United Way of Winnipeg, Member of Cabinet (2000-2006)....

Bill practices extensively in all areas of Labour and Employment law advising clients in both the private and public sectors and is Head of the Firm's Labour and Employment and Healthcare practice areas. Bill is Head of the Firm’s Labour and Employment and Healthcare practice areas, Chair of the Manitoba Employers Council and Co-Chair of the Management Caucus of the Labour Management Review Committee. Bill practices extensively in all areas of Labour and Employment law advising clients ...

Rob has extensive experience in Real Estate Law. He is the Head of the Firm's Real Estate practice area and represents condominium builders, developers, and condominium boards and corporations.

Nicole was called to the Manitoba Bar in 2005. Aside from two and a half years during which Nicole was away from private practice while appointed as Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba, Nicole has spent her law career as a litigator with Pitblado Law. During that time, her practice has included all aspects of civil litigation; her practice now focuses almost exclusively on estate litigation and administration. In that regard, Nicole acts for executors and administrators of deceased estate...

Brant has represented a diverse range of clients, from small startups to multinational corporations. He has a proven track record of success in negotiating and drafting contracts, advising on corporate governance matters, and facilitating mergers and acquisitions. He also brings business acumen and perspective from his recent tenure working in-house for a large publicly traded company where he gained valuable insights into corporate deal making, risk management, and the importance of aligning...

Benjamin has over 35 years of experience in the Labour and Employment field and focuses on providing advice to management in both union and non-union workplaces. Following a three-year term as VP Corporate Counsel for a national trucking company, Benjamin joined Pitblado Law in 2009, became a Partner in 2011, was appointed to the Executive Committee in 2012, and occupied the role of Managing Partner from 2013 – 2022. With over 35 years of experience in the Labour and Employment field, B...

A known technology lawyer, Adam provides legal counsel to technology-based businesses, entrepreneurial and innovative ventures, and organizations intersecting law, technology, and the internet. Adam is listed as "Lawyer of the Year" in Winnipeg in "Information Technology Law" in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Adam’s practice has evolved from exclusively focusing on corporate, commercial, and securities law, to that of full-spectrum business, startup, innovation, inform...

Catherine focuses on commercial litigation in the areas of secured and unsecured collections, insolvency and restructuring matters, and mortgage foreclosures. Catherine regularly conducts civil and commercial litigation matters in the Court of Queen’s Bench and Court of Appeal. Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory – leading practitioner in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring.

Bruce is a partner with Pitblado Law practicing corporate and commercial law. He has over 30 years’ experience in advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, property development, corporate governance, transaction structuring, corporate finance as well as shareholder and partnership agreements. Bruce also provides general legal advice to business owners and assists organizations with their contractual needs. Throughout his career, Bruce has been counsel on nume...

Fred is arguably the most experienced and knowledgeable residential property development lawyer in Manitoba. He has been responsible for the legal work in land acquisitions, subdivision creation and approval, and residential development and sale for hundreds of subdivisions over the course of his career. He has also acted for many of Winnipeg's most prominent house builders for more than 35 years. Fred practises primarily in the area of real estate, including land development and subdivisions...

Sandra provides legal services in the area of family law including alternate dispute resolution, spousal and co-habitational agreements, and enforcement of rights of spouses and children. Sandra has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law every year since 2015. Sandra is a trained Collaborative Lawyer, Mediator. Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator and provides these services to those desiring alternative Dispute Resolution services. She is a member of Family Arbitration Medi...

Head of the firm's Securities and Corporate Finance practice areas. Tom represents issuers, brokers, underwriters and investors in a variety of corporate finance and securities related matters. Tom's practice includes entertainment law, business immigration and general corporate commercial law. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL B.Comm. (Hons.) - Finance -University of Manitoba 1976 LL.B. University of Manitoba 1979 Admitted to the Bar Manitoba 1980 Law Society of Manitoba Canadian Bar Association Man...

Tim has been repeatedly selected by Best Lawyers as one of the best lawyers in Canada under the category of Corporate Law, and has received the designation “Lawyer of the Year” for Manitoba for 2013-2014. Representative clients include businesses ranging in size from owner-managed to national and multi-national, all of which receive practical, prompt advice whenever required.

Partner Admitted to the Bar, 1984, Manitoba; 1992, Ontario. Education University of Saskatchewan. University of Alberta (B.A., 1979; LL.B., 1982). Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Law training. Recognitions Appointed Queen's Counsel (2019). Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award (2015). Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession (2013). MBA Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award (2013). University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award (...

Rick practices in insurance defence work primarily in the area of professional liability with a focus on the defence of architects, engineers and accountants as well as general insurance defence litigation. Rick also acts on behalf of financial institutions and their clients.

Steven is an experienced business and securities lawyer. He has acted on behalf of clients on significant M&A transactions, establishment of a wide range of public and private investment funds, complex corporate restructurings, securities regulatory matters, private placements, IPOs including Capital Pool Companies, and a wide variety of corporate finance transactions. Steven’s experience in mergers and acquisitions has involved acting for Canadian and international enterprises of v...

Brad's practice focuses mainly in the areas of M&A, corporate and commercial transactions, and the structuring and governance of private business. Brad regularly advises clients on the organizing of business relationships, commercial contracts, and the purchase and sale of businesses. Brad has experience acting for clients in the technology, manufacturing, professional practices, agriculture, transportation and environmental sectors, amongst others. Brad has a broad corporate and commerci...

David Marshall has practiced in the area of corporate and commercial transactions since receiving his call to the Bar. Mr. Marshall’s practice has been primarily focused on real estate oriented matters for the past 15 years and has included: representing major national retailers in acquiring or leasing properties in Manitoba; acquisition, disposition and financing of multi-tenant residential properties, including portfolio divestures; land development; leasing and financing of single an...

Howard Morry is the Executive Chair of Morrys. He is recognized for his expertise, experience, and integrity by a number of rating agencies, including Who’s Who in the World, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, and Best Lawyers. Howard is also a published author and has chaired and spoken at numerous conferences over the years. He has also served on the Boards of a number of groups, including the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Howard is a Governor o...

John Myers practises primarily in the areas of intellectual property protection and enforcement (copyrights, trademarks, domain names, trade secrets, confidential information and patent litigation), with an emphasis on issues related to the pharmaceutical industry. Since 1991, he has represented clients before the Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia Courts, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, and in arbitrations before the World Intellectual Prop...

Jeff’s career has focuses on dispute resolution on anything related to the workplace including collective bargaining, drafting employment contracts and policies, management of employees, workplace safety and health disputes, privacy matters, human rights and accommodation issues, discrimination and harassment claims and wrongful or unjust dismissal claims as well as interest and rights arbitrations. He also practices sport law. He has been honoured to be listed among the peer-selected &...

Lawrence’s practice focuses on the resolution of family law disputes through negotiation, methods of alternative dispute resolution including Comprehensive Mediation, Collaborative Law, and through litigation. Lawrence has represented clients in all Manitoba courts. Lawrence has also lectured and written articles dealing with various issues in family law, has acted as a mediator, and is a certified arbitrator. Lawrence was re-appointed to his second term as a Human Rights adjudicator in...

Chair of the Executive Board of the Firm, Karen is a litigation lawyer whose practice is focused on civil, construction, insurance and commercial litigation and arbitration. Karen assists clients with a variety of matters, including shareholder disputes, negligence claims and contractual disputes, and insurance litigation. Karen has a particular focus on construction-related litigation, acting for owners, contractors, sub-contractors, architects and engineers, in complex construction disputes...

Paul is passionate about helping his clients “make life less taxing". A partner with Taylor McCaffrey LLP and a member of the firm’s tax law group, Paul’s practice is focused on taxation and related corporate/commercial matters including owner-manager tax issues and trust and estate planning. Active in his profession, Paul maintains membership in the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and is the past chair of the Tax Subsection of the M...

Norm is regularly recognized by his peers for his work in Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates through publications such as Best Lawyers and Lexpert. Practices in the areas of taxation, business and corporate planning, personal and estate planning, wills, estates and trusts, business structuring, restructuring and reorganizations, sales and acquisitions, numerous aspects of business, corporate and commercial law, planning and advice for non-profit organizations and registered charities including p...

Michael Puchniak’s corporate and commercial law practice includes advising businesses on structure, growth, and corporate governance, as well as acquisitions, dispositions and various contractual arrangements. Michael has experience in the preparation of a variety of commercial agreements including shareholder, partnership, joint venture and purchase and sale agreements. Michael also advises lenders and borrowers on domestic loan transactions involving office, retail, multi-tenant resid...

Scott practices in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law.

Darla Rettie is a trusted legal advisor offering practical and effective advice in the areas of commercial financing, business structuring, designing trusts and documenting First Nation laws. Her aim is to assist her clients and their partners realize their goals, while navigating the complex web of laws that apply to First Nations and their businesses. This includes the constitutionally protected right to be consulted, as part of the project development and implementation processes. Darla br...

Evan Roitenberg has been practising law since 1992 and is deeply committed to protecting the rights of the accused and equally committed to the advancement of the legal profession.Over his three decades as a defence lawyer, Mr. Roitenberg has been recognized as a persistent, determined, and strong advocate. Evan has been involved in numerous high-profile and precedent-setting cases. He has defended clients in Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia and at the Supreme Co...

Brian’s practice focuses on taxation law, with emphasis on advising owner-manager businesses on tax and related matters, including corporate tax planning and restructuring, succession planning, tax-effective structuring of share/asset sales and acquisitions, personal estate planning, trusts and tax dispute resolution with the Canada Revenue Agency and other taxation authorities. Brian also has significant experience with advising First Nations and their members on tax structuring, inclu...

Mr. Snyder has been repeatedly selected by Best Lawyers as one of the best lawyers in Canada under the category of Corporate Law. He has extensive corporate finance and securities law experience. Representative clients range from national and multi-national companies to owner-managed businesses. Managing Partner and Chair of the Firm Admitted to the Bar, 1988, Ontario; 1991, Manitoba. Education University of Toronto (B.A. (Hons.), 1983). Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., 1986). Canadian Securit...

Kevin’s practice primarily involves insurance, construction and professional governance issues. From an insurance perspective, Kevin provides advice to national and international insurers in respect of a full range of insurance matters including casualty, property, life, surety, professional liability, malpractice and general and products liability, as well as regulatory issues. In addition to general defence work related to claims against insurers and insureds, he regularly prosecutes ...

With over 45 years of experience practicing law, Richard Wolson has the experience you deserve. One of Canada’s most prominent lawyers, Mr. Wolson has worked to defend all kinds of people just like you. With notable high profile cases such as the 2010 Schreiber, Mulroney inquiry, and the Wrongful Conviction Inquiry of Thomas Sophonow. Richard has represented clients in nearly every province in Canada. The hallmark of Richard Wolson’s career as a lawyer is his willingness to share ...

Chris is an accomplished civil litigation counsel in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and defamation and media law. Chris has particular experience and interest in representing families dealing with severe and complex injuries to children, including cases of birth trauma and other personal injuries.

Adriel’s corporate and commercial work consists of purchase and sale transactions, real property conveyancing, commercial leasing, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions. He has represented parties on both sides of these transactions and has experience advising a range of clients, including individuals, sole proprietors, non-profit organizations, lending institutions, and corporations.