Scharfstein LLP, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including corporate and commercial law, family law, civil litigation, real estate, and wills and estates. The firm's corporate and commercial law services encompass incorporation, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, shareholder rights, and corporate reorganizations. In family law, Scharfstein LLP assists clients with divorce, decision-making and parenting time, child and spousal support, division of property, adoption, collaborative law, cohabitation and separation agreements, adult guardianship, and child and family service matters.

The firm's team includes experienced lawyers such as Grant J. Scharfstein, K.C., who has been practicing law since 1979 and has appeared in all court levels in Saskatchewan, as well as the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Another notable member is Brent D. Barilla, K.C., recognized as a leading practitioner in family law in Saskatchewan by LEXPERT® and selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada®.

Scharfstein LLP is committed to providing personalized and effective legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. The firm's lawyers offer customized services for particular legal challenges and questions, ensuring that clients receive the care and understanding they deserve.

About Scharfstein LLP

Founded in 1960


Practice areas
Accidents & Injuries
Bankruptcy & Debt
Business
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Accidents & Injuries

Scharfstein LLP offers comprehensive legal services in the area of Accidents & Injuries, providing dedicated representation to individuals who have suffered harm due to various incidents. Their experienced attorneys handle a wide range of cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, workplace injuries, and other personal injury matters. The firm is committed to advocating for clients' rights, aiming to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages resulting from injuries. By leveraging their extensive legal knowledge and resources, Scharfstein LLP guides clients through the complexities of personal injury claims, striving to achieve favorable outcomes and support clients on their path to recovery.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Bankruptcy & Debt

Scharfstein LLP offers comprehensive legal services in bankruptcy and insolvency, assisting clients through complex financial challenges. The firm's expertise encompasses civil litigation, professional liability, class actions, and employment law, enabling them to address a wide range of issues related to bankruptcy and debt. With a team of experienced attorneys, Scharfstein LLP is committed to providing strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances, ensuring effective representation in all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Business

Scharfstein LLP's Business Law practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses at all stages of development. The firm's attorneys provide clear advice and thoughtful guidance on entity selection and creation, dissolution, sales and marketing, product distribution, software licensing and distribution, franchisor-franchisee relationships, and more. They assist clients with transactions such as the purchase and sale of company assets and shares, venture capital finance, debt finance, mergers and acquisitions, and asset securitization matters. By drawing on both technical and commercial perspectives, Scharfstein LLP approaches every issue with a single focus: finding a creative yet highly cost-effective solution that makes practical and economic sense to the client.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Criminal Defense

Scharfstein LLP specializes in providing robust criminal defense services, expertly navigating complex legal challenges to protect clients' rights and freedoms. Their seasoned attorneys possess a deep understanding of criminal law, offering strategic representation across a wide range of charges, from minor offenses to serious felonies. The firm is committed to crafting individualized defense strategies, leveraging their extensive courtroom experience and comprehensive knowledge of legal procedures. Scharfstein LLP prioritizes transparent communication, ensuring clients are informed and empowered throughout the legal process, while relentlessly advocating for the best possible outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

Scharfstein LLP offers comprehensive employment law services, assisting clients with a range of workplace issues. Their expertise includes advising on employee discipline and termination, ensuring compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, and developing leave policies that align with the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The firm also provides guidance on privacy concerns, social media policies, wage and hour compliance, and state and federal background check laws. Additionally, Scharfstein LLP conducts internal investigations into allegations such as harassment, fraud, and whistleblowing, and represents clients in litigation involving discrimination, wrongful discharge, and other employment-related claims. Their attorneys have appeared in all court levels in Saskatchewan, the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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