Winnipeg Wills and Estate Lawyers: Why a Will is Important Planning for the Inevitable: The Importance of Having a Will It’s never pleasant to think about death, but it is an inevitability that we must confront. As adults, it is crucial to consider our mortality and plan for the future. Whether you have children or… Read More

Meeting with a lawyer for the first time can be intimidating. We offer initial lawyer consultations at Pollock & Company to determine if we are the right firm for your needs. What is an initial consultation? It is: This is your first opportunity to tell a lawyer about your case and your goals. Confidential: Even… Read More

You may encounter documents or application instructions that require you to appear before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public in Manitoba. It is important that you make an appointment with the right person before submitting your documents. Let’s figure out who is a notary public and commissioner of oaths. Commissioner for Oaths In Manitoba,… Read More

Have you experienced the tragedy of losing a family member due to personal injury or medical malpractice? It is impossible to value the loss of a life, but in Manitoba, compensation is available in such circumstances.

Sure signs of spring in Manitoba: patches of green, the expectant smell of renewal in the air, birds returning from their southern sojourn, and roads opening up to swallow you, and whatever mode of transport you are using, whole. Every year, Winnipeg potholes are so dangerous due to the long winter and even longer and… Read More

What do drug possession charges mean? How are they proven? Penalties for drug possession Facing a drug possession charge? Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), it is illegal to knowingly have any illicit substances in personal possession at any time, regardless of where these substances belong. They can include such drugs as heroin,… Read More

According to Statistics Canada, there are almost 500 reported assaults per 100,000 people in Canada. An assault charge can come in many different forms. Assault charges and penalties vary widely. What you are going through might not be the same for the next individual. If you are in urgent need of assistance with an assault… Read More

On February 5th of 2023, our founder, Harvey I. Pollock, passed away. He will be missed by us all. Below is his obituary from the Winnipeg Free Press. HARVEY I. POLLOCK, K.C. BORN: APR 10, 1933 DATE OF PASSING: FEB 05, 2023 Harvey was engrained prairie Manitoban, distinctly north end/ south end Winnipeg urban, and… Read More

We look back at 62 years of Pollock & Company, and our law firm’s evolution in providing Manitoba clients with a voice. Pollock & Company’s 62-Year Fight for the Little Guy “To be a lawyer and to act in an honourable way in the profession is a wonderful, wonderful, way to make a living,” exclaims… Read More

Have you been arrested and charged with a crime in Manitoba? You may be wondering how the legal process will unfold for you. At Pollock & Company, our experienced criminal defence lawyers will advocate for your rights, determine your legal options, and help you avoid mistakes that could jeopardize your chances of a favourable outcome…. Read More