Richmond J. Bayes

Sean Hicks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Sean, 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 Sean is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristen Wittman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Structured Finance Law. Kristen, 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 Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Susan Dawes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Susan, who practices 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.

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.

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...

Karen Wittman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Karen, who practices 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.

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

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...