Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Saskatoon
Churchman & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office was a small family-owned and run general practice firm dedicated to providing quality and affordable legal expertise in Saskatoon and Watrous, Saskatchewan. Our approach centered on making clients feel heard and involving them as vital participants in the legal process. We prioritized understanding client needs to develop tailored strategies that addressed their unique circumstances. A hallmark of our service was ensuring clients were fully informed throughout the legal process while receiving honest, straightforward advice. Established in 2012 by Elke Churchman & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office, our firm built on decades of combined legal experience from our team of dedicated professionals. We served clients in family law, litigation, real estate, estate planning, and administrative law, maintaining a commitment to client care and excellence.Our team actively contributed to the legal community through board memberships and pro bono work, including service with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and Community Legal Assistance Services. We maintained offices in both Saskatoon and Watrous, offering personalized legal solutions until our transition to Hnatyshyn Gough Law in November 2024. Our lawyers continue to serve clients through this established Saskatoon firm, preserving the same dedication to client-centered legal representation. This seamless transition ensures ongoing support for existing clients while benefiting from expanded resources and expertise.
Services
Family Law
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Litigation
Administrative Law
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offered personalized legal strategies developed through client collaboration
- Our team included lawyers with decades of combined legal experience
- We maintained a client-centered approach throughout the legal process
- We provided transparent legal guidance with clear process explanations
- We transitioned to an established firm preserving client relationships
What people say
Personalized attention
Legal expertise
Transparent communication
Dedicated representation
Community involvement
Services
Family Law
We provided comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. Our approach focused on minimizing conflict while protecting client interests through transparent legal guidance and strategic representation in Court of King's Bench matters.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services included drafting wills, establishing powers of attorney, and creating healthcare directives. We helped clients organize their affairs to ensure asset distribution according to their wishes while minimizing future legal complications for beneficiaries.
Real Estate
We handled residential and commercial real estate transactions, including title transfers, mortgage arrangements, and property dispute resolutions. Our services ensured compliance with Saskatchewan land regulations while protecting client investments during property transactions.
Litigation
Our litigation practice covered civil disputes, contract disagreements, and administrative law challenges. We represented clients in Court of King's Bench and Court of Appeal proceedings, combining courtroom experience with strategic settlement negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.
Administrative Law
We advised clients on regulatory matters and represented them before administrative tribunals. Our expertise included occupational health and safety regulations, employment insurance appeals, and government agency interactions, ensuring proper procedural adherence.
People
Elke Churchman
Founder Lawyer
BA, LLB lawyer with 40+ years' experience in family law and litigation. Former government legal counsel and board member of legal assistance organizations. Practiced at major firms before establishing Churchman & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office & Co. in 2012.
Laura Churchman
Associate Lawyer
BSc, JD lawyer specializing in real estate and estate planning. Joined firm in 2020 after BC prosecution service experience. Transitioned to Hnatyshyn Gough Law in 2024 while maintaining client relationships.
Anitha Joseph
Corporate Law Attorney
MA, LLB lawyer with Indian legal background. Specialized in corporate law after transitioning to Canadian practice. Completed articling at Leland Kimpinski LLP before joining Churchman & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office & Co. in 2024.
Jane Dagelis
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal managing Watrous office operations. 50+ years in legal field across multiple Watrous law firms. Community leader involved in local organizations and Catholic Women's League president for 19 years.
Questions
What happened to Churchman & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office?
Churchman & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office ceased operations November 30, 2024. Our team joined Hnatyshyn Gough Law in Saskatoon while maintaining client relationships and case continuity.
Will my legal matter continue with the same lawyer?
Yes, our lawyers continue handling client matters through Hnatyshyn Gough Law. We ensure seamless transition and ongoing representation for all existing cases.
Where are the office locations now?
We operate from Hnatyshyn Gough Law's Saskatoon office at 601-402 21st Street East and maintain the Watrous office at 308 Main Street.
How do I retrieve stored documents?
Contact us directly to arrange pickup or alternative arrangements for documents previously stored at Churchman & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office & Co. Law Office locations in Saskatoon or Watrous.
What practice areas do you handle?
We continue providing family law, real estate, estate planning, litigation, and administrative law services with expanded resources through Hnatyshyn Gough Law.
