About Me
BIO
I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in 2005 from the University of Manitoba.
I obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 2009 and was called to the bar in 2010. I articled at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (“TDS”), which was the second largest firm in Manitoba at the time.
After completing the articling year, I practiced as an associate lawyer at TDS for over 2 years. I joined Ammeter Law Group at the end of 2012 and practiced with that firm until March 2018. During my time at TDS and Ammeter Law Group, I gained valuable experience in various areas of law but my current practice is focused on corporate matters, estate planning, and estate administration.
I have been a solo practitioner since June 2018 running my own practice, Contrast Law. My goal is to provide client-centered service that utilizes various technologies which make it easier for my clients to arrange meetings, pay for services, and understand the particular nuances of their specific legal needs.
In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, travelling, and spending time with my wife, Jade, and our dog, Oakley.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Business and corporate matters
- Maintenance of corporate records
- Estate planning
- Estate administration
MEMBERSHIPS
EDUCATION & DESIGNATIONS
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (2005)
- Bachelor of Laws (2009)
- Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation
- Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) designation
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Solomon Greenberg Moot Competition Finalist (2008)
- The Hon. Archibald S. Dewar Award for Advocacy (2008)
- 2nd Place in the MIS Event at the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (2005)
- Dean’s Honour List – I.H. Asper School of Business (2004)
OTHER INVOLVEMENT
- Volunteer – Legal Help Centre of Winnipeg, Inc.
- Past Member – The Law Society of Manitoba Practice and Ethics Committee
- Past Member – CPA Manitoba Complaints Investigation Committee (served maximum allowable terms)
- Past Director-at-Large – The Estate Planning Council of Winnipeg
- Board Member – STEP Canada Winnipeg Branch
- Board Member – Canadian Animal Blood Bank
- Board Member – Enhanced English Skills for Employment
PRESENTATIONS
- Past Presenter – Will Week (the initiative of The Winnipeg Foundation)
- Presenter – Manitoba Bar Association (Wills & Estates Section) – Topic: Taxation and Administration of TFSAs and RESPs
- Presenter – Manitoba Bar Association (Wills & Estates Section) – Topic: Taxation and Administration of RRSPs and RRIFs
- Past Lecturer – The Law Society of Manitoba Articling CPLED program
- Presenter – joint program of The Law Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Bar Association Estate Planning and Will Drafting Program – Topic: Registered Plans: Considerations, Pitfalls, and Recommendations
- Presenter – joint program of The Law Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Bar Association Estate Planning and Will Drafting Program – Topic: Jointly Held Assets and Presumptions
- Presenter – STEP Winnipeg Branch – Topic: Powers of Attorney – Goals, Tips, and Traps
- Guest Lecturer – University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law, Wills and Succession Class – Topic: Estate Planning & Taxation (An Introduction)