About Us

Meet Our Team

We have a diverse set of lawyers on our team. Most of our lawyers are family law specialists who have devoted their careers to taking a deep dive into the issues surrounding family law practice. Some have business or real estate law experience in their backgrounds, which helps them navigate the sticky issues associated with high net worth or farm divorces.

Regardless of which lawyer you end up with, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. All of our lawyers are committed to taking care of you and looking out for your best interests. Each lawyer is responsive, caring, and ready to educate you on your options and the law.

E.F. Anthony Merchant Q.C.

Lawyer

Mr. Merchant has practiced law since 1974, and is renowned for his work in the family law arena. He also has a background in business law and class action lawsuits which...

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Donald I.M. Outbridge

Executive Director

Donald became the Executive Director of Merchant Law Group LLP starting in 1993, nearly 30 years ago. His experience managing law firms at various levels and in multiple provinces across Canada...

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Timothy E. Turple

Lawyer

Mr. Turple has been a family lawyer since 1980. He’s argued before multiple courts, including the Court of Appeals, the Court of Queen’s Bench, the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, and numerous...

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Karolee Zawislak

Lawyer

Ms. Zawislak has been a family law lawyer since 1986. She’s also got a background in commercial litigation and real estate law. This depth of experience makes her a fierce negotiator...

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Henri P.V. Chabanole

Lawyer

Mr. Chabanole has been in family practice since 1988. He immigrated from France and has called Saskatchewan “home” ever since. He speaks both English and French, and can help clients in...

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Gerald B. Heinrichs

Lawyer

Mr. Heinrichs has been handling divorces and other family law cases since 1998. He has practiced throughout the province and has been part of many reported legal decisions. He also has...

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Dwayne Braun

Lawyer

Mr. Braun has been a family lawyer since 1991. He’s been with our team the entire time, tirelessly fighting for our clients rights and futures. He’s a member of the Law...

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Drew Filyk

Lawyer

Mr. Filyk has been a family lawyer since 1993. He’s got experience in all areas of family law including divorce, spousal support, child support, custody, access, and adoption law. He also...

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Michael R. Mantyka

Lawyer

Mr. Mantyka has been a family lawyer since 1993. He’s especially careful to be mindful of his client’s expenses during the legal process, and is a fine negotiator and creative problem...

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Evatt Merchant

Lawyer

Mr. Merchant is a renowned family lawyer who has published in several legal journals and who has had many high profile high net worth cases. His background in securities litigation and...

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Iqbal Brar

Lawyer

Mr. Brar has been a family lawyer since 2013. He’s appeared at the Court of Queen’s Bench, the Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court of Canada. He’s a member of...

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Anthony Tibbs

Lawyer

Mr. Tibbs has been a family lawyer since 2011, as well as an advocate for Canadians with disabilities. He’s known for his ability to generate complex and creative legal solutions to...

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Akash R.S. Cheema

Lawyer

Mr. Cheema has been a family lawyer since 2012. He began his practice in his native India before relocating to Saskatchewan. He is a renowned legal scholar in addition to being...

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Nikolas Rohachuk

Lawyer

Mr. Rohachuk is our newest lawyer. He’s been practising family law since 2019. He’s a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

Assistants

Our fully staffed law office includes articling students, research assistants, and a passionate executive director. Our assistants contribute to the smooth running of our offices and ensure that all of our lawyers have what they need to serve you well.