Passion
Experience
Diligence

With over 17 years in private practice, I have gained extensive litigation and dispute resolution experience, primarily in family law and estates.

In addition to family law litigation, mediation, and dispute resolution, I have managed a variety of civil litigation cases, corporate and real estate transactions, as well as helped many clients with their estate planning and administration needs.

  • My practice involves assisting clients with all family-related matters, including divorce, separation, parenting issues, child support, spousal support, distribution of property, adoption matters, and pre-nuptial contracts.  I have experience negotiating and drafting interspousal contracts and separation agreements, tailored to each client’s respective needs.  I have dealt with complex property settlements involving large company assets, farm companies, and significant debt.  I have experience presenting matters at the chambers level, at the trial level, and on appeal.  I have also resolved all kinds of family-related issues at pre-trial conferences or through negotiation or mediation. 

    My wills and estate practice involves preparing wills, power of attorneys and health care directives, as well as completing probate and administration applications for clients.  I also have experience in estate litigation matters, including issues relating to division of assets and spousal relationships.

    Not only do I have extensive experience as a family law litigator, I am also a certified parenting coordinator and family mediator.

    I have appeared in front of and successfully argued at all levels of court in Saskatchewan, on family law and civil matters, including the Provincial Court, the Court of King’s Bench, and the Court of Appeal.

    I also manage a number of companies, handling all of their corporate and financial needs. I can assist with your real estate transaction as well.

  • I have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for my work in family law and trusts and estates since 2025.

    • Law Foundation of Saskatchewan (board member since 2024; vice-chair since July 1, 2025)

    • South West Bar Association (President 2014 to current)

    • Swift Current Free Legal Clinic (Founding Lawyer and Volunteer 2009 to 2025)

    • Volunteer for Swift Current Minor Hockey (managing teams, organizing tournaments, and assistance with governance related matters – board member 2024 to present).

    • South West Crisis Services (President 2014-2017; board member 2010-2018 and 2020-2022)

    • Pro Bono Law Association of Saskatchewan (past board member; Panel Program Volunteer)

    • Law Society of Saskatchewan

    • Southwest Bar Association (President)

    • Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers’ Association

    • Canadian Bar Association

    • ADR Institute of Canada

    • B.A. (Psychology) with Distinction, University of Saskatchewan, 2005

    • LL.B. (Law) with Distinction, University of Saskatchewan, 2008

    • LL.M (Law - Dispute Resolution), York University - in progress, expected completion 2026

    • Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar, 2009

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