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Jack T. McJannet, B.A., LL.B., Q.C.                                

  Jack T. McJannet

Contact

(204) 957-0951 phone
(204) 989-0688 fax
 email

Education

» Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 1958

» Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba, 1962

Areas of Practice

 

» Corporate / Commercial Law

» Real Estate Law

» Construction Law/Builders' Liens

» Securities Law

 

 

Jack McJannet is known for his strong brand in providing smart legal solutions for complex business transactions. His spectrum of clients is nation wide. Jack is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1962. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1975.

Mr. McJannet has practiced with the firm presently known as McJannet Rich since 1977. His practice is primarily focused in the areas of business law: corporate/commercial, mergers and acquisitions, securities, real estate and estate planning.

Jack is a past president of the Manitoba Bar Association and a past member of the National Executive of the Canadian Bar Association. He is a member of the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Manitoba. Additionally, he has served as general counsel for the New Home Warranty Program of Manitoba Inc. and as general counsel to the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association.

Jack has served on two occasions, as Chairman-Minimum Wage Board of Manitoba and Chairman- Manitoba Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee.

Jack has served on a number of community and advisory boards including the following:  The Board of Governors of the Winnipeg Art Gallery Inc., Director and President of Rainbow Stage Inc., Chairman of the Manitoba Advisory Board for the Central Trust Company and former member of the Manitoba Advisory Board of the Central Guarantee Trust Company. He has also served as a Trustee and General Counsel to the United Way of Winnipeg. For more than 30 years, Jack has been a director and general counsel of Winnipeg Supply.

 

Ronald B. Zimmerman, B.A., LL.B.                                  

  Ronald B. Zimmerman

Contact

(204) 957-0951 phone
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 email

Education

» Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 1958

» Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba, 1962

Areas of Practice

 

» Real Estate Law

» Wills / Estates / Trusts

» Corporate / Commercial Law

 

 

Ron Zimmerman is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1962.

Mr. Zimmerman practiced for many years in partnership with his father, the late Norman Zimmerman, under the firm name of Zimmerman and Zimmerman. Following the passing of his father, he practiced in association with Arthur Wortzman for the period of 15 years. In 1998, he joined McJannet Rich.

Mr. Zimmerman operates a general practice with a particular focus in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, solicitors’ transactions, as well as Wills and Estates.

Ron was a founding member of the Jewish Historical Society of Western Canada in 1967 and has served as an advisory board member to the society for many years. He is also a past President of the Maple Leaf Curling Club.

 

Samuel D. Sarbit, B.A., LL.B.                                           

  Samuel D. Sarbit

Contact

(204) 957-0951 phone
(204) 989-0688 fax
 email

Education

» Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 1963

» Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba, 1968

Areas of Practice

 

» Corporate / Commercial Law

» Real Estate Law

» Wills / Estates / Trusts

» Family Law

 

 

Sam Sarbit is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1969.

While attending Law School, he served as Vice-Stick of the Faculty of Law and Debating Chairman of the University of Manitoba. After graduation, Mr. Sarbit studied law at the London School of Economics in London, England where he was also a lecturer in Criminology at Aylesbury College.

Upon his return to Winnipeg, Mr. Sarbit began his law career with Swystun, Garson and Associates.  In 1972, he joined B. Stuart Parker first as an associate and later as a partner in the firm of Parker, Sarbit and Company. In 2003, Mr. Sarbit joined McJannet Rich where he continues to practice to the present date. His preferred areas of practice are business law, real estate law, Wills and Estates, family law agreements and criminal law.

Sam has served as a CNIB board member, a political volunteer and a community centre coach.  His involvement with the Philippine community is well known. Sam was also a sessional lecturer in Criminology at the University of Winnipeg and an instructor in Business Law.

Ellen K. Fleishman, LL.B.                                                 

 

Contact

(204) 957-0951 phone
(204) 989-0688 fax
 email

Education

» Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba, 1981

» Certificate of Mediation, University of Toronto, 1997

» Collaborative Practice Certificate, 2002

Areas of Practice

 

» Family Law
» Arbitration / Mediation / Collaborative Law

» Real Estate Law

» Wills / Estates / Trusts

» Administrative Law
» Employment Law

» Civil Litigation
» Notarial Services

 

 

Ellen Fleishman is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1982.

Ms. Fleishman originally practiced with Breen & Breen and in 1983 joined the law firm of Krawchuk Galanchuk, which later became known as Krawchuk Fleishman. In 1998,
Ms. Fleishman joined McJannet Rich and continues to practice primarily in the area of family law, including Collaborative Practice and Mediation, as well as real estate law, Wills, Estates and Trusts.

Ms. Fleishman has appeared at all levels of courts in Manitoba and before numerous boards and tribunals. Since 1989, Ms. Fleishman has chaired hearings and written numerous decisions for the Mental Health Review Board. She is also a frequent media commentator on issues involving family law.

Ellen is active in the community and serves on a number of boards including the General Authority Board for Child and Family Services, Collaborative Practice Manitoba, and Exploratus Ltd. She is a member of the Combined Jewish Appeal Management Team and is a past board member of Family Mediation Manitoba and Glendale Golf and Country Club.

 

Steven W. Brennan, B.A., LL.B.                                      

  Steven W. Brennan

Contact

(204) 957-0951 phone
(204) 989-0688 fax
 email

Education

» Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 1986

» Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba, 1989

Areas of Practice

 

» Civil Litigation
» Criminal Law
» Administrative Law
» Employment Law
» Real Estate Law

 

 

Steven Brennan is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1990.

He originally practiced with Walsh, Micay and Company and later as a partner in the firm of Kravetsky, Hoeppner, Brennan. Mr. Brennan joined McJannet Rich in 1998 and practices in the areas of civil, commercial and criminal litigation, administrative law, employment law, Wills, Estates and Trusts, as well as commercial and residential real estate.

Mr. Brennan has appeared as counsel in all levels of courts in the Province of Manitoba, and in the Province of Saskatchewan, the Province of Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Brennan has additional extensive experience appearing before various administrative boards, tribunals and panels. He has also been counsel in a wide range of regulatory and discipline/governance proceedings involving securities, commodities and a variety of licensed professions.

Steven is a past board member and Provincial Chair of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada and served as National Treasurer of the charity from 2000 to 2002. He has taught as an Instructor and sessional Lecturer at the Red River Community College in the fields of criminal justice and constitutional law. He recently served as counsel to and a board member of the Manitoba Business Leadership Network Inc. (Manitoba Chamber of Commerce) and is active in a number of charitable, community and political organizations.

 

Frank A. Johnson, B.A., LL.B.                                         

  Frank A. Johnson

Contact

(204) 957-0951 phone
(204) 989-0688 fax
 email

Education

» Bachelor of Arts, University of Winnipeg, 1968

» Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba, 1971

Areas of Practice

 

» Administrative Law

» Civil Litigation

» Construction Law

» Criminal Law

» Child Protection

 

 

Frank Johnson is a graduate of both the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba and was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1972. 

Mr. Johnson initially practiced as in-house counsel to Manitoba Telephone System (MTS), dealing with corporate and telecommunications law and a wide range of related legal matters. This included real estate transactions, corporate and commercial matters and appearances before the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC). 

In 1976, Mr. Johnson entered private practice as a sole practitioner focusing on corporate, real estate and securities law. Mr. Johnson left practice in 1992 to establish a number of successful business ventures in the areas of real estate development and retirement housing across Canada.

Mr. Johnson joined McJannet Rich in 2008. His practice presently includes civil and criminal litigation, immigration law, securities law, and corporate/commercial law.

Frank served as a member of Winnipeg City Council for 8 years. He has been active in federal politics and has served as a past federal candidate from Winnipeg. He has also been active in numerous community and charitable organizations.

 
         
       
         
       
         
     
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