Brian D. Lerner

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...

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...

Josh Weinstein is a senior partner at Myers LLP and leads the firm's criminal department, practicing almost exclusively in the area of criminal defence. He represents a number of clients on matters ranging from simple summary conviction offences to murder and has appeared at all levels of court in Manitoba and at the Supreme Court of Canada. Josh also represents numerous professional clients on quasi-criminal matters and matters of professional discipline appearing in front of various boards,...

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...

Trevor Ray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Trevor, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trevor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick J. Rykes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Patrick J., who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 (...

Kenton L. Fast is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Kenton L., who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenton L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...