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Volume 18, Issue Number 4 August, 2005

Pilot Project has Landed By Alma Wiebe, Q.C.

members bring adequate skills and Rod MacDonald, a senior practitioner knowledge to the practice of law. and consultant from Radville, The majority of the complaints Saskatchewan with extensive knowl- against members received by the Law edge and experience in office Society in 2004 (not unlike previous management and organization. The years) related to lawyer delay, failure idea being that Mr. MacDonald would to respond, lack of communication be engaged on a case-by-case basis to and quality of legal services provided. conduct on-site, hands-on reviews of In other words, they fell within the members’ office procedures, account- arena of competence as opposed to ing, file organization, file opening and discipline. In many cases, poor file and closing practices, case advancement office management appeared to be at and general management of office, the root of the problem for the mem- staff and clients. The second step in ber. each case would be for Mr. MacDon- Under the Rules of the Law Soci- ald to provide practical, concrete ety, the Professional Standards advice for improvement. Lastly, he Committee has certain tools at its dis- would follow up with the member posal to deal with issues of from time to time as required. Of competence. The Committee has, for course, Mr. MacDonald’s services Alma Wiebe, Q.C. is currently the many years, sought to improve upon would only be engaged in circum- and add to the options available to it stances where the member agreed to Vice-President of the Law Society. She to assist members in maintaining or participate in the program. resides in Saskatoon where she practices regaining appropriate standards of The first member referred to Mr. at the office of A.S.K. Law. She is the practice. Lawyers Concerned for MacDonald by the Professional Stan- Chair of the Ethics Committee, Vice- Lawyers and the Mentor Program are dards Committee in 2003 was the Chair of the Finance Committee and direct results of these efforts. Follow- subject of several client complaints of one of the Vice-Chairs of the Profes- ing a survey of the membership a similar nature and was keen to sional Standards Committee. conducted in 1999, the Law Society improve his practice and deal with By way of background, the Profes- struck a committee, the Sub Commit- some inefficiencies. Mr. MacDonald sional Standards Committee is a tee on Competence, to provide made a number of visits to the mem- committee of the Law Society estab- guidance in this regard. One of the ber’s office and developed a plan to lished pursuant to The Legal Sub-Committees recommendations improve the operation of the law firm. Profession Act. The primary function was that a Practice Advisor or Prac- The pilot project was well received by of this committee is to ensure that the tice Review person be hired. As a the member and implementation of standards of competency prescribed by result of this recommendation, the the advice received quickly resulted in the Benchers are upheld. This is not a Professional Standards Committee a more efficient and lucrative practice disciplinary function, but rather edu- agreed to pilot the Practice Advisor while at the same time reducing the cational and supportive to ensure that Project in 2003 using the services of likelihood of future complaints. The www.lawsociety.sk.ca 88267_BENCHERS 8/16/05 7:36 PM Page 2

Pilot Project has Landed (continued) By Alma Wiebe, Q.C.

member wrote to the Professional problem solving creativity is required often symptomatic of other problems, Standards Committee providing very in order for system changes to be sus- i.e. feeling overwhelmed and/or fear- positive feedback with respect to the tainable. ful. Another common phenomenon is pilot. Typically, when a matter is referred that lawyers frequently do not read In light of this success, the commit- to the Practice Advisor, he will con- their financial statements or are tee resolved to continue and expand tact the member immediately to unable to read their financial state- the program to assist other members discuss the process, obtain some ments in such a way as to identify the in 2004. By June 2005, Mr. MacDon- understanding of their situation and patterns, problems and possible solu- ald was acting or had acted as a “set the tone”. He then arranges to tions to financial woes. Practice Advisor to seven members, spend a full day with the member The Professional Standards Com- each of whom had two or more quality reviewing each aspect of their case mittee has watched the development of service complaints against them. management from the opening of a of the Practice Advisor Program care- Typically, the experience of the mem- file, taking instructions from a client, fully over the last several years. The bers involved in the project as note making, filing, diarization and member’s response to the program has, reported to the Professional Standards recording lawyer’s time to billing and almost without exception, been Committee was that they saw signifi- closing the file. Having completed extremely positive. In light of the suc- cant benefits in terms of increased this exercise, the Practice Advisor is cess of the pilot project, the efficiency, productivity and psycholog- in a position to assess the member’s Professional Standards Committee ical well-being. SLIA views the legal and management practices. Mr. was pleased, in June of 2005, to make Practice Advisor Program as a loss MacDonald advises that he is a firm the program permanent and to con- prevention tool and accordingly, costs believer in complete transparency and of each case undertaken by the Prac- advises the member what observations tinue to engage Mr. MacDonald on a tice Advisor have been split between he has made and will be reporting to case-by-case basis as directed by the SLIA, the Law Society and the mem- the Professional Standards Commit- Committee. ber. tee. He then develops a work plan for Should you have any questions Mr. MacDonald states that his edu- the member and follows up with the about the Practice Advisor Program, cational background in mediation and member in accordance with the time you may contact any member of the negotiation have been of value to him lines outlined in the work plan. This Committee or the Law Society’s Com- as a Practice Advisor in dealing with is followed by a second and generally a plaint’s Counsel, Donna Sigmeth. The practitioners. In his view, the focus in third in-office visit. Each case requires current composition of the Profession- each case must be on joint problem three to six days of the Practice Advi- al Standards Committee is: Vic Dietz solving. If the practitioner does not sor’s time. (Chair), Sue Barber (Vice-Chair), “buy in,” the Advisor’s role is limited. Mr. MacDonald has observed a few Ron Barsi (Vice-Chair), Brent Gough, For his part, Mr. MacDonald stated common themes among the practi- Q.C. (Vice-Chair), Bob Kennedy, that he has to appreciate that not tioners he has worked with as a Q.C. (Vice-Chair), Dan Konkin everyone is prepared to manage an Practice Advisor. Those being that (Vice-Chair), Alma Wiebe, Q.C. office in the way that he does and that mess, clutter and dirt in an office is (Vice-Chair).

… Call for Volunteers on the SKLESI Board of Directors The Law Society of Saskatchewan is looking for interested members to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Legal Education Society. Donna Driedger and Sharon Pratchler served on the SKLESI Board of Directors as joint Law Society of Saskatchewan/Canadian Bar Association representatives. Ms. Driedger has relocated to Calgary and Ms. Pratchler has accepted a position on the Executive Committee of the CBA. Members interested in volunteering to serve on the Board of Directors are asked to contact the Law Society office at (306) 569-8242 or the CBA office at (306) 244-3898. 88267_BENCHERS 8/16/05 7:36 PM Page 3

Highlights of the Meeting of the Benchers held June 9th and 10th, 2005

STUDENTS APPEARING in the March 2005 Digest) which second floor being removed with IN PROVINCIAL COURT restricted the amount of cash that other space being provided in the members may receive from clients. basement. Therefore, a large portion Questions have arisen in the past This amendment was in response to of the collection will be moved to the few years whether articling students concerns raised about money launder- basement of the Court House. Because may appear on indictable matters in ing by the federal government, of security issues, the public will not provincial court. Many years ago, the financial institutions, etc. The Federa- be able to access the basement area. answer was simpler to find, using the tion of Law Societies recommended definition of “counsel” in The Crimi- The Libraries Committee is of the that individual jurisdictions adopt a opinion that the renovations being nal Code of Canada and a section Rule prohibiting the receipt of more which stated that in indictable mat- offered are not adequate for the appro- than $7,500 by members and the priate operation of the Library. As a ters, an accused could appear Benchers agreed that this was appro- personally or by “counsel.” result, the Benchers have appointed a priate. Modern commerce has largely Building Committee to review options Over the years, the many amend- obviated the need for large cash trans- ments to The Criminal Code of actions and by and large members are and their ramifications. Canada have made finding it more comfortable with Rules that require complex, however, the answer remains their clients to convert large amounts ANNUAL MEETING that students-at-law may not appear of cash to some form of negotiable The Law Society Annual Meeting on indictable matters. Section 2 instrument through financial institu- was held at the Bella Vista Inn in defines “counsel” as “barrister and tions prior to their use by the lawyer. Humboldt on June 9, 2005. The meet- solicitor.” That hasn’t changed. Sec- At the June Convocation, the ing was well attended. No resolutions tion 650.01 allows an accused to Benchers passed amendments to Rules had been submitted to the meeting, designate “counsel of record.” Once 900 and 909 which provide clearer however, presentations of Senior Life that is done, the accused may appear guidance to members as to the cash Memberships were made to Jacob Eis- by such counsel for certain proceed- receipt requirements. In addition, ner, Q.C. of Melfort and Niall Garrett ings without being present. there is now a record keeping require- Section 540 provides that in pre- Wilson, Q.C. of Regina. R.H. McK- ment. An explanatory commentary ercher, Q.C., George Tkach and liminary enquiries, cross examination giving the background and rationale may be conducted only by counsel or Richard Rendek, Q.C. were unable to to the Rules was tabled for considera- attend the meeting to receive their the accused. Section 646 provides that tion at the September Convocation. at trial, evidence will be taken in the Certificates. The amendments will be circulated to Prior to the meeting, Dean Brent same private fashion as at the prelimi- the membership. nary enquiry. Section 650 provides Cotter, Q.C. made a presentation on that an accused may enter a full LEGAL PROFESSION ACT the College of Law Building of our answer in defence by counsel. Future Campaign. The Campaign has Questions have also been raised AMENDMENTS collected $1.3 million to date. whether students-at-law can appear The Law Society received a few The Canadian Bar Association’s on behalf of the Crown. The Code comments from the membership as a Annual Meeting was also held on defines “prosecutor” as “counsel acting result of the posting of the list of pro- June 9, 2005 in Humboldt. Those in for the Attorney General.” posed amendments on the Law attendance heard addresses by Chief Section 800 allows an accused on Society website, the article in the May Justice Bayda, Chief Justice Gerein summary conviction to appear by Bencher’s Digest and the presentation and Chief Judge Seniuk. The CBA counsel or agent, however, Section of the list at the Annual Meeting in Community Service Award was pre- 802.1 prohibits agents from appearing Humboldt. Discussions are under way sented to Henry Kloppenburg, Q.C. if the offence is punishable by a term with Legislative Services and it is of imprisonment of 6 months or more. hoped that a draft bill will be ready by LARRY KIRK The Law Society acknowledges the late summer. assistance of Chief Judge Seniuk, for- DEFALCATION mer associate Chief Judge McMurtry LIBRARY SPACE The Benchers approved a portion and associate Chief Judge Snell for For several months, there have of a claim by the family of a benefici- their assistance in providing guidance been discussions among Sue Baer, ary of an estate being administered by in this matter. Director of Libraries Services, Court Mr. Kirk. $22,000 will be paid imme- Services and Architects regarding ren- diately. The Benchers will obtain RULE AMENDMENTS ovations at the Regina Court House. advice to determine the possible lia- In February the Benchers approved These renovations will result in a bility for tax with regard to the an amendment to the Rules (reported large part of the library space on the remainder of the claim. 88267_BENCHERS 8/17/05 11:58 AM Page 4

Law Society Centennial 2007 by Susan Baer, Director of Libraries

In case you are quizzed at your next • Stepping in as vice president constituents. It wasn’t until 1935 that dinner party about the Law Society’s was Edward L. Elwood, from electoral districts were introduced. Centennial, the following are the Moosomin. The present complement of facts with which you can thrill (and • James McKay, Q.C. from Prince Benchers includes 6 women. In 1907, impress) your dinner guests. Albert. there were no provisions for admitting The enabling legislation creating • Norman Mackenzie, K.C. from women as members of the Law Soci- the Law Society of Saskatchewan was Regina was the secretary-treasurer. ety under The Legal Profession Act. It called An Act respecting the Legal Pro- The first Benchers of the Law Society was not until 1912 when Margaret I. fession and the Law Society of of Saskatchewan were: Burgess applied for admission as a Saskatchewan cited as The Legal Pro- Edward L. Elwood President student-at-law that the issue of fession Act, S.S. 1907, c. 19. The Norman Mackenzie, K.C. Vice President women in the legal profession in Saskatchewan was raised. Miss statute came into force on September James McKay, Q.C. Prince Albert Burgess’s initial application was 16, 1907. Interestingly enough, a din- Wellington B. refused. She and Mattie S. Boyles ner party (the extent to be Willoughby, K.C. Moose Jaw Herbert Acheson Saskatoon were admitted as students-at-law in determined) to celebrate our Centen- June 1913 after amendments to The nial has been booked for the weekend James Balfour, K.C. Regina Frank Ford, Q.C. Regina Legal Profession Act were passed on of September 14th and 15th, 2007! January 11, 1913 to allow women to Mark your calendar now so you don’t Charles E. Wood Regina John A.M. Patrick, K.C. Yorkton apply for admission. miss this Gala event! There were 207 names carried to Our Law Society possesses the min- Your historical trivia should include who was the reigning the new roll of the Law Society of utes of the Law Society of the Saskatchewan when it was commis- Northwest Territories before the Law monarch at the time, since that deter- mined whether the lawyer received a sioned in 1911. In 1907, there were Societies of Saskatchewan and Alber- 197 members. Present day member- Q.C. or a K.C. Of course, we know ta were created. From those minutes, ship is approximately 1,450 members. that anyone with a Q.C. would have we know that the last Convocation of The date and location of the first been a more senior practitioner the Law Society of the Northwest Ter- Convocation of the Law Society of because Queen Victoria as the longest ritories, as it then was, occurred in Saskatchewan was in the Courthouse reigning monarch to date reigned in Regina on December 19, 1907. Banff, Alberta in August 1907. Con- until 1901. King Edward VII reigned vening the last meeting was N.D. Cecil Bell was the secretary-treasurer from January 22, 1901 to May 6, 1910, with an office at the Wetmore Hall Beck, Q.C. from Edmonton as Presi- thus the K.C. designation. If your dent of the Law Society. Law School in Regina. There were memory is faulty regarding the regnal four areas of business for the Those lucky Benchers who would years, you can find an interesting ride the train to travel to the Rockies Benchers: admissions, complaints, dis- chart in the members’ section of the cipline, and libraries. to meet in Banff appear to have been website under “Tables and Indices” elected when the NWT Law Society Much of this information was called Regnal Years of English Sover- gleaned from the Law Society’s book, was incorporated. There were nine eigns. (Extremely useful for deciphering which is presently being edited. Mr. Benchers in the NWT Law Society, historical statute citations). Iain Mentiplay has researched and five of whom were from the There are presently 17 Benchers collected a wealth of data regarding Saskatchewan side of the NWT: elected in 9 electoral districts, plus 5 our Law Society for the book. Some of • W. C. Hamilton, Q.C. from Regi- appointed (Dean of the Law School this information will find its way to na was the original president of and 4 lay Benchers) for a total of 22 the Law Society’s Centennial website the Law Society of the NWT. Benchers. The first elections of our when it is developed. Look for the Upon his death in 1901, N.D. Law Society did not include any elec- edited copy of the History of the Law Beck, Q.C. became president, toral districts. There was a resolution Society to be launched in our Centen- having held the position of vice in 1910 to change the election of the nial year. president. Benchers to use the judicial districts And a final reminder, we are still • Wellington B. Willoughby, K.C. as electoral districts for the Law Soci- looking for volunteers for the Centen- of Moose Jaw replaced W.C. ety. This was defeated so each nial. You can contact Ron Kruzeniski Hamilton. Bencher continued to represent all or Susan Baer to get involved. 88267_BENCHERS 8/16/05 7:36 PM Page 5

Rulings – June 2005

Chapter V, Impartiality and senting the wife in a divorce from the provided in the course of the family Conflict of Interest Between husband. The husband was extremely law matter and confidential informa- uncomfortable with this as he tion would not likely be disclosed that Clients – Acting as Lawyer believed Lawyer S was acting on his was not already disclosed in the family for Wife after having acted for behalf when they did the Wills. At law matter. However, The Code of Couple, June 2005 that time, they discussed assets Professional Conduct states that a brought into the marriage and assets lawyer cannot act against a former Facts: which were part of the marriage and client in the same or related matter Lawyer S acted for a couple in their now Lawyer S is acting against him and these matters were arguably relat- 60’s who were getting married two with respect to a division of these ed. years ago. The couple attended with assets. The Committee found Lawyer S to Lawyer S to give instructions for joint be in a conflict of interest as he acted Wills. He prepared same and they Ruling: for both the husband and the wife and both came back, together, to sign In a situation of joint Wills repre- now purports to act against the hus- before Lawyer S. The Wills left every- sentation, it could be conflict of band on a “related matter”. The thing to each other as spouse and, in interest for a lawyer to then later act related matter is the division of assets the event the spouse predeceased, the against one of the parties in a situa- which were previously the subject of assets were to be split between the tion where the division of those assets the Wills attendance when Lawyer S respective spouse’s children from prior was at issue, such as in a divorce mat- attended with the husband and wife relationships. Lawyer S is now repre- ter. Financial disclosure would be together.

Queen’s Counsel Queen’s Counsel appointments are made by the Cabinet with the judiciary, the Law Society and the Canadian Bar Association providing input. In the fall, the Benchers will be considering eligible members whose names may be put forward to the joint committee which will, in turn, present a restricted list of recommended lawyers to the Minister of Justice, the Honourable Frank Quennell, Q.C. Members are invited to submit to the Law Society the names of lawyers whose recognized legal ability, service to the profession and to the public in Saskatchewan, warrant their consideration to the joint committee.

Willy Hodgson Award Nomination forms are available to put forward the names of persons for the C. Willy Hodgson Award. The award is presented to individuals or organizations who exemplify integrity, leadership and charac- ter and have made or are making outstanding contributions to advancing equity and diversity, legal education, the legal profession and/or the administration of justice in Saskatchewan or Canada. Please submit nominations for the award by November 30th to: Allan T. Snell, Q.C. The Law Society of Saskatchewan 1100 – 2500 Victoria Avenue Regina SK S4P 3X2 Phone: (306) 569-8242 (Nomination forms can be obtained from the Law Society website at www.lawsociety.sk.ca) 88267_BENCHERS 8/16/05 7:36 PM Page 6

Index to Canadian Legal Literature by Susan Baer, Director of Libraries

Index to Canadian Legal Literature decisions appear as regular features in Licensing Project, as the previous (ICLL) is a bibliographic database many law journals. A periodical index publisher, Micromedia, ceased produc- which indexes journals, law reports, such as the Index to Canadian Legal ing the Index in an online format. books, book reviews, theses, essay col- Literature can be a treasure trove of Carswell, the print publisher, makes lections and Canadiana Forthcoming valuable information. the ICLL available through Law- Books. Also, the Data Collection The Index to Canadian Legal Liter- Source. Network includes contributions from ature is back as part of the databases Now all of our members have law libraries across Canada. For exam- in the Multitype Database Licensing access to ICLL through LawSource as ple, our Law Society library sends in Project. The Multitype Database a result of negotiations by the Multi- the entries for all of the Saskatchewan Licensing Project was first mentioned type Licensing Board. Even if you CLE materials to the Data Collection in volume 16, issue 1 of the Benchers’ have access to LawSource through an Network. The records found in the Digest. The Multitype Database account with your firm or the Law ICLL pertain to articles, monographs, Licensing Project is a consortium, Society, it is still a good idea to use case comments, annotations, and sem- where many Saskatchewan libraries the Multitype Database Licensing inar proceedings as selected by the finance the bulk purchase of access to access. Your subscription renewal with legal editors of ICLL. electronic information databases for Carswell is based on the amount of The most current legal literature every resident in Saskatchewan. The use under your account. Access written appears in journals and con- Saskatchewan Provincial Library through the Law Society’s website to ference proceedings. Emerging topics administers the program. You may the ICLL will not count towards and papers delivered by expert practi- have noticed the same databases activity under your firm’s account, tioners will be indexed in the Index to offered through your public library. In therefore allowing you to reduce the Canadian Legal Literature. Case com- the past year, the Index to Canadian usage under your account which mentaries and interpretations of Legal Literature has not been available should reduce the potential increase recent Supreme Court of Canada through the Multitype Database to your firm’s subscription at renewal.

To find the link on the Law Society’s website: ➣ Enter the members’ section ➣ Select Commercial Databases under the Case Law and Databases section ➣ Select Index to Canadian Legal Literature ➣ A page with Your location will appear. The drop down list is not in alphabetical order. Scroll until you see Law Society of Saskatchewan and select. ➣ Click on Go. Internet Explorer users can also hit the Enter key. This will bring you to the main LawSource page on WestlaweCarswell. The Index to Canadian Legal Literature is located on the right-hand side under the heading Custom Search Templates. There are several search boxes designed to search specific information located in fields such as title, author, subject or case name. To illustrate some of the features of the ICLL, we can search for articles on the Monsanto Canada Inc. v. Schmeiser, 2004 SCC 34 decision. By typing in Monsanto into the Case search box, 31 documents are retrieved. 88267_BENCHERS 8/16/05 7:36 PM Page 7

Links to fulltext of article and case

The display of the first record Saskatchewan Law Review appear which account the charge is being shows that the article appears in the selectively from 1984 to 1993. incurred. This may change before Intellectual Property Journal, which of special note … press time and the fulltext feature may contains a link to the fulltext of the Access to the fulltext for Multitype be disabled altogether. article. There is also a link to the case Database Licensing users is supposed Members using the ICLL can con- to be blocked by Carswell’s system. from the ICLL record. Not every tact the library’s reference staff for Presently, when testing this feature, a record in the ICLL database will con- copies of any articles. These can be new window opens to indicate that tain a link to the fulltext of an article. the document you have requested is provided from the library’s collection Presently the links are limited to those not part of your subscription plan. It or on an interlibrary loan basis. Con- journals that Carswell publishes or warns you that by clicking OK, you tact the reference staff in Regina or where permissions are given by other can proceed to the fulltext at an addi- Saskatoon for help in using the ICLL publishers. Fulltext of articles from the tional charge. It is unclear under or to request copies of articles.

Photocopy Codes at the Library by Susan Baer, Director of Libraries

Each law firm has a photocopy merging, or changing personnel, dis- If a firm dissolves, the photocopy code to record photocopying done at crepancies can arise regarding who is code assigned to that firm will be deac- the Law Society libraries in Regina responsible for the photocopying tivated and any charges accumulated and Saskatoon. The library keeps the charges incurred during the transition. on the code will be invoiced immedi- photocopy codes confidential. They We are asking firms to advise ately. However, the library needs to be are not given out indiscriminately. library staff immediately of any notified directly with a specific request to Our members move from law firm deactivate the photocopy code. changes in their firms that may neces- to law firm or government department In order to request a new code, sitate changing the firm’s photocopy quite regularly. When this occurs, the members will be asked to complete a library maintains the same photocopy code. Members are responsible for form which allows the firm to itemize code for the law firm or government charges to their particular codes and if those authorized to use the firm’s pho- department, unless the law firm or the library is not advised of changes, tocopy code. Debbie Orr in our Regina department directs the library to we will not be able to adjust the library can answer any specific ques- change the code. When a firm makes charges that may be incurred by unau- tions regarding the implementation or major changes such as dissolving, thorized use of the code. cancellation of photocopy codes. 88267_BENCHERS 8/16/05 7:36 PM Page 8

Law Grads Receive Scholarships

REGINA – Two Saskatchewan law school graduates are receiving scholarships for continuing studies in criminal law. The 2005 E.M. Culliton Scholarship has been awarded to two people: Zena Charowsky, who received $15,000 and Melanie Hodges, who received $10,000. Both are graduates of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. “The scholarship committee is especially pleased to assist the studies of two local people”, said Chief Justice of Saskatchewan, E. D. Bayda, Chair of the Culliton Scholarship Committee. “This year substantial amounts were granted to support these relevant legal topics.” Ms. Charowsky is a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan who graduated from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in May 2003. She is enrolled in the Masters of Law program at Cambridge University and is working on two theses that deal with criminal law: history of English civil and criminal law and the philosophy of criminal law. Ms. Hodges graduated from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in May 2005 and is remaining there to work on her Masters of Law degree. Her thesis will focus on the use of restorative justice in cases of sexual assault. The E.M. Culliton Scholarship was established in 1981 in honour of the former Chief Justice of Saskatchewan. It is awarded to graduates of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan for the pursuit of graduate studies in criminal law. Recipients are selected on the basis of exceptional academic record, research potential and exceptional service to the practice of law in Saskatchewan.

Equity Ombudsperson The Office of the Equity Ombudsperson is committed to eliminating both discrimination and harassment in the legal profession.

If you are a support staff, articling student or lawyer within a law firm, you can contact the Equity Ombudsperson, Judy Anderson, for advice, information and assistance. All information is confidential.

This office is not a lawyer referral service and cannot provide legal advice. Call toll free: 1-866-444-4885.

This office is funded by The Law Society of Saskatchewan.

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◆ CONFIDENTIAL assistance in effectively dealing with problems; ◆ the services of an INDEPENDENT professional consultant; Published by: ◆ services provided without charge The Law Society of Saskatchewan 1100, 2500 Victoria Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan For confidential information and assistance call 1-800-780-5256, Regina Canada S4P 3X2 352-0680 or Saskatoon 956-5738 or 956-5735 Telephone (306) 569-8242 Fax (306) 352-2989 e-mail: [email protected]