Bernice R. Bowley

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Kevin Nenka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kevin practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Nenka 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 Kevin Nenka is held by other lawyers.

Richard Pollock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Richard practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Pollock 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 Richard Pollock is held by other lawyers.

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...

Susan Dawes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Susan, who practises law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Susan is a partner in Myers LLP and practices exclusively in the areas of labour and administrative law. She assists union c...