Tim Hawryluk K.C. Appointed Coroner’s Counsel in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Mass Casualty Inquest

The Province of Saskatchewan’s Chief Coroner has appointed Partner Timothy Hawryluk KC as Coroner’s Counsel in the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Mass Casualty Inquest. Tim is being supported by a team which includes Partner Candice Grant and Associate Tessa Wall.

The James Smith Mass Casualty Inquest is currently proceeding in Melfort, Saskatchewan. The Inquest is inquiring into the circumstances surrounding the largest mass stabbing event in Canadian history, which tragically resulted in 11 homicides and 17 attempted homicides. The resulting RCMP homicide investigation was the largest investigation conducted in the Province of Saskatchewan’s history, which involved over 500 members of the RCMP, 42 crime scenes, 257 witnesses, and in excess of 121,000 pages of investigatory materials.

The Inquest is reported to be the largest-scale coroners inquest in Canadian history. For more information, click here.

 

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Students Join Tiffany Paulsen and Marinko Jelovic at USask Career Forum

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University of Saskatchewan law students are invited to join Tiffany Paulsen and Marinko Jelovic at the USask Career Forum. Tiffany and Marinko will be discussing their careers at a session titled Life as a Litigator vs. Life as a Solicitor. The presentation takes place on January 13, 2024, at 9:40 am.

For more information and to register, click here.

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Marinko Jelovic Presents at Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

Join Marinko Jelovic at the CBA (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

Marinko Jelovic will be presenting at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask)’s Mid-Winter Meeting on January 25, 2024. As part of a panel entitled “Practice Management: How to Build and Maintain an Effective Corporate and Commercial Practice,” Marinko will be sharing his experience and insights on building a successful career in corporate and commercial law.

 

2024 Mid-Winter Meeting

Delta Regina | Regina, SK
 
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James Steele Presents at Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

Join James Steele at the Canadian Bar Association (Saskatchewan)’s Mid Winter Meeting in Regina on January 25, 2024. James will be addressing amendments to Part 16 of the King’s Bench Rules and their implication on estate administration.

 

2024 Mid-Winter Meeting

Delta Regina | Regina, SK
 
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The potential dangers of adding children as joint tenants

Many people like to add the name of a child, or children, to their home. The hope is to avoid probate fees on the death of the parent, and have the asset go directly to the children. However, before you make this decision, be aware of the following potential danger:...

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Ben Parsonson Joins Robertson Stromberg LLP Partnership

Congratulations to Ben Parsonson who became Robertson Stromberg’s newest partner on January 1, 2024. Ben joined Robertson Stromberg as an articling student and, since his call to the bar in 2017, has been an important member of the corporate commercial department.

Ben’s general business practice focuses primarily on corporate and commercial law, wills and estates and commercial and residential real estate law. Ben advises both new and established businesses on matters of structuring, financing, reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures and general ongoing business matters and issues.

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Canadian Lawyer recognizes Robertson Stromberg as a Top Prairie Law Firm for 2023-2024

Robertson Stromberg is proud to be recognized by Canadian Lawyer as a Top Prairie Law Firm for 2023–24, a recurring roster of exceptional legal service providers that continue to shine for their unmatched expertise and high-quality work in western Canada.

With deep roots on the prairies, Robertson Stromberg’s lawyers are consistently recognized and considered leaders in their practice areas. The full-service firm delivers impressive results across various practice areas by emphasizing practical solutions.

Over 400 respondents voted to return Robertson Stromberg to the winner’s circle, serving as a testament to its enduring reputation and dedication to delivering optimum client results.

“It’s an unofficial motto that if you do good work, the work will come, and that’s always been our strategy; we will continue to be excellent at what we do, put our clients first, and solve problems efficiently.”

-Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C.

Respondents highlighted the firm’s prowess in the following ways:

  • involvement and commitment to community initiatives
  • a large proportion of lawyers recognized by individual rating services

Robertson Stromberg partner Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C. says, “We think we punch above our weight class in all practice areas, and our lawyers practice in Saskatchewan, but they also go into Manitoba and Alberta from time to time, and their reputation is that we’re good at what we do”

“We consider ourselves to be a full-service firm, so no matter where our lawyers land in that full service, there is an expectation that they become the best at what they do.”

Canadian Lawyer’s 2023-2024 awardees are also being lauded for their dedication to the following:

  • practical client-centred service
  • competitive and ethical billing practices
  • professionalism and integrity
  • their lawyers, who are leading in their respective fields
  • the breadth and depth of their expertise and experience

Congratulations to everyone at RS on this remarkable achievement.

You can read the full article on Canadian Lawyer’s website.

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