Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Saskatoon
Established in 1973, our firm has built a legacy of excellence in legal services, serving clients across Saskatchewan and beyond. We specialize in corporate law, litigation, and tax law, with a growing focus on agricultural business law and family law. Our team approach ensures clients receive comprehensive solutions tailored to both business and family needs. With decades of collective experience, we prioritize long-term client relationships and community engagement. Our reputation for resolving complex legal matters is supported by expertise in real estate, taxation, and dispute resolution.We serve owner-managed businesses and individuals, offering strategic guidance in areas like farm succession, estate planning, and commercial transactions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our recognition as leaders in tax law and our ability to adapt to evolving legal landscapes. Through collaboration and mutual respect, we deliver results-driven legal care focused on client success. Our history of serving local businesses and families underscores our dedication to personalized service and professional integrity.
Services
Agricultural Business Law
Family Law
Tax Litigation
Corporate Law
Estate Planning
Construction Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Real Estate Law
Class Actions
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving Saskatchewan clients with legal expertise.
- Our team approach integrates corporate, tax, and family law for holistic solutions.
- Recognized leaders in agricultural business law and tax litigation.
- Long-standing relationships with local businesses and families ensure personalized service.
- Specialized expertise in farm succession, estate planning, and commercial disputes.
Services
Agricultural Business Law
We provide comprehensive legal support for agricultural businesses, including farm transactions, financing, estate planning, and succession. Our team addresses complex issues like farm incorporation, debt negotiations, and family farm structuring. Drawing on expertise in real estate and taxation, we help clients navigate regulatory requirements and secure long-term operational stability for their agricultural enterprises.
Family Law
Our family law practice offers compassionate guidance for divorce, parenting plans, and property division. We handle spousal support, prenuptial agreements, and adoption cases with sensitivity to emotional challenges. Collaborating with corporate and tax specialists, we resolve complex matters involving substantial assets while prioritizing client well-being and family needs.
Tax Litigation
We represent clients in tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency, including audits, appeals, and director liability issues. Our expertise covers unpaid taxes, compliance challenges, and strategic resolutions for individuals and businesses. We combine litigation skills with tax law knowledge to minimize financial risks and achieve favorable outcomes in complex tax conflicts.
Corporate Law
We advise businesses at all stages, from incorporation to reorganization, offering expertise in commercial transactions, financing, and corporate structuring. Our services include drafting shareholder agreements, securing debt financing, and guiding mergers and acquisitions. We integrate tax, intellectual property, and real estate law to support sustainable business growth and strategic decision-making.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, powers of attorney, and tax-efficient strategies to protect assets and ensure smooth succession. We address estate disputes and help clients implement trusts, manage probate processes, and minimize tax liabilities. Our approach balances legal precision with personalized advice to safeguard family legacies and business interests.
People
Faith Baron
Counsel
Faith Baron provides expert legal counsel with a focus on estate litigation. Her practice emphasizes will interpretation, power of attorney issues, and complex estate disputes. With a commitment to client-centered solutions, she navigates probate challenges and asset protection strategies.
Jessi Brockman
Lawyer
Jessi Brockman specializes in corporate and commercial law, advising on business structuring and transactions. She contributes to agricultural law matters, addressing employment issues under Saskatchewan regulations. Her practice combines practical guidance with strategic legal analysis for business clients.
Michael J. Deobald
Partner
Michael Deobald, a TEP-designated partner, focuses on agricultural business law and tax planning. He advises on farm succession, capital gains exemptions, and discretionary trusts. His expertise in rural property transactions and tax-efficient strategies supports long-term agricultural enterprise sustainability.
Kimberly D. Visram
Partner
Kimberly Visram practices family law, handling divorce, child support, and property division cases. She contributes to estate planning integration with family law matters, emphasizing mediation and collaborative approaches. Her work addresses unique challenges like farm division during separations.
Terry J. Zakreski
Partner
Terry Zakreski, a Queen's Counsel partner, specializes in agricultural litigation and class actions. He represents clients in seed and equipment disputes, shareholder conflicts, and complex commercial litigation. His experience includes leading Saskatchewan's first class action case under The Class Actions Act.
Questions
What areas of law does Stevenson Hood Thornton Beaubier specialize in?
We specialize in agricultural business law, family law, tax litigation, corporate law, and estate planning, serving both individuals and owner-managed businesses across Saskatchewan.
How does the firm approach agricultural legal matters?
Our agricultural law practice combines expertise in farm transactions, succession planning, and dispute resolution, addressing issues like equipment failures, seed complaints, and intergenerational farm transfers.
Can the firm handle complex tax disputes?
Yes, we represent clients in tax litigation with the Canada Revenue Agency, including audits, appeals, unpaid taxes, and director liability cases, leveraging decades of specialized experience.
What distinguishes the firm's family law services?
Our family law practice offers compassionate guidance with expertise in complex property division, parenting plans, and integrating estate planning considerations for long-term family security.
How does the firm support business clients?
We provide end-to-end corporate legal services, including business structuring, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder agreements, supported by cross-disciplinary expertise in tax and real estate law.
