Kenneth S. "Ken" Zaifman

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...

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.

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...

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

Ryan Turner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Ryan, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica Schofield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jessica, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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. ...

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...

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...

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...