Best Lawyers in Manitoba, Canada

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...

Jessica Schofield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jessica practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Schofield since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jessica Schofield is held by other lawyers.

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 (...

Karen Wittman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Karen, who practises law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Karen is a partner at Myers LLP in the civil litigation department. She has over 25 years of experience as a civil lit...

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...

Kristen Wittman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Practice and Corporate Law. Kristen practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen Wittman since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kristen Wittman is held by other lawyers.

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...

Gerri Wiebe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defence. Gerri practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Gerri Wiebe since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gerri Wiebe is held by other lawyers.

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...

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 ...

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

Cynthia L. Lazar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Cynthia L. practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Cynthia L. Lazar since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cynthia L. Lazar is held by other lawyers.

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.

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...

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...

Marc E. Marion is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Marc E. practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Marc E. Marion since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marc E. Marion is held by other lawyers.