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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.

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.

David King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. David, 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 David 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.

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...

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 (...

Chris is an accomplished civil litigation counsel in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and defamation and media law. Chris has particular experience and interest in representing families dealing with severe and complex injuries to children, including cases of birth trauma and other personal injuries.

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.

Jeff’s career has focuses on dispute resolution on anything related to the workplace including collective bargaining, drafting employment contracts and policies, management of employees, workplace safety and health disputes, privacy matters, human rights and accommodation issues, discrimination and harassment claims and wrongful or unjust dismissal claims as well as interest and rights arbitrations. He also practices sport law. He has been honoured to be listed among the peer-selected &...