Your Winnipeg law firm where you are listened to first, advised in plain language, and told honestly where you stand - with one lawyer beside you from the first conversation to the last.
Most new enquiries answered within two hours during office hours.
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What we do
Six areas of law, practised in depth
These are the areas we work in day to day, so the lawyer across the table has handled a
matter like yours many times before. Select an area to see what it covers - and if your
question sits outside them, ask us anyway and we will point you to the right place.
Separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and division of family property under The Family Property Act.
Separation agreements and cohabitation agreements
Divorce, both uncontested and contested
Parenting time, decision-making and relocation
Child support and spousal support, including variations
Representation for people injured in motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, dog bites and other accidents, from the first claim through to settlement or trial.
Advice for employees and employers on dismissal, severance, workplace contracts and entitlements under The Employment Standards Code and The Human Rights Code.
Wrongful and constructive dismissal claims
Severance package review and negotiation
Employment contracts, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses
Notarisation, certified true copies, statutory declarations, and the drafting and review of everyday agreements and affidavits - usually same-day, and available while you wait.
Agreement and affidavit drafting and review
Notarised affidavits and statutory declarations
Certified true copies of identity and academic documents
Clear advice. Practical strategy. No unnecessary complexity.
Legal problems rarely arrive at a convenient time. They can affect your family, your business,
your property, your finances and your future, all at once. Our role is to bring clarity to that
uncertainty and set out a practical path forward.
We begin by listening carefully. We identify what matters most to you, explain your legal options
in plain language, and develop a strategy suited to your circumstances. You receive candid advice
about the strengths, the risks, the costs and the likely next steps in your matter, so you can
make informed decisions with confidence.
Our approach is built around three commitments:
Clarity. Legal advice you can understand and act on.
Continuity. A designated lawyer who knows your matter and stays accountable for its progress.
Transparency. A defined scope of work and an estimated fee before you retain us.
We believe effective legal representation is not measured by how complicated it sounds. It is
measured by whether it protects your interests, advances your objectives, and leaves you
understanding what comes next.
Based on the 18th floor at 201 Portage Avenue in downtown Winnipeg - reachable through the indoor
Winnipeg Walkway - Progressive Legal Solutions LLP represents individuals, families and businesses
throughout Manitoba. Consultations are available in person, by telephone, or by video conference.
Progressive Legal Solutions LLP clarity at every step, strategy for what comes next.
Typical response to a new enquiry
2 hrsTypical response to a new enquiry
Years of combined practice, since 1982
44+Years of combined practice, since 1982
Manitobans and businesses served
3,000+Manitobans and businesses served
Core practice areas
6Core practice areas
Client experience
What clients say
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A complicated separation was explained to me in language I actually understood, and I was never once made to feel rushed. I always knew what the next step was and what it would cost.
Family Law client
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Our supplier dispute had dragged on for a year before we brought it here. It was resolved in eleven weeks, without going to trial, and for far less than we had budgeted.
Civil Litigation client
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After the collision, MPI denied the treatment I needed. The appeal was taken on, every form was handled, and I got the coverage. I could not have navigated that alone.
Personal Injury client
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First-time buyers, so we asked a lot of questions. We had a fixed quote up front, we closed on time, and there were no surprise charges at the end.
Real Estate client
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I was handed a severance offer and a deadline to sign it. Within two hours I had a call back, and by the end of the week I understood what the offer was actually worth.
Employment Law client
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I needed documents notarised for a file overseas and had been turned away twice for the wrong form. Here it was sorted the same afternoon, correctly the first time.
Notary, Agreements & Affidavits client
Our team
The lawyer you meet is the lawyer who closes your file
Sushil Simoliya and Victor B. Olson are both partners of the firm and both take
matters across its practice areas. Whichever you see, one named lawyer stays with
your matter from the first meeting through to close and remains accountable for it.
Booking a consultation does not create a solicitor-client relationship. That begins only when a retainer is signed.
Prefer not to book online?
Call (204) 800-5163 during office hours, or
send us the details and we will offer you times.
Tell us if you need an interpreter, an accessible meeting room, or a support person present.
Finding us
Suite 1800, 201 Portage Avenue
201 Portage Avenue sits at the corner of Portage and Main and connects to the Winnipeg Walkway, the downtown indoor skywalk network. From the walkway you can reach our lobby without going outside - useful in winter, and a step-free route for anyone using a wheelchair, walker or stroller.
Map of our office location
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201 Portage Avenue ParkadeIn the building · Elevator accessEntrance off Fort Street. Visitor stalls are limited on weekday mornings - arriving 15 minutes early is wise.Underground parkadeIndoor routeStep-free accessMap of 201 Portage Avenue Parkade - opens in a new tab
Winnipeg Square ParkadeApprox. 200 m · 3 min, fully indoorsBeneath Winnipeg Square at Portage and Main. Connects to our building through the Winnipeg Walkway, so you never step outside.Underground parkadeIndoor routeStep-free accessMap of Winnipeg Square Parkade - opens in a new tab
Millennium Library ParkadeApprox. 700 m · 9 min250 Donald Street. Generally the cheapest option for a longer appointment; partly covered walking route.Public parkadeStep-free accessMap of Millennium Library Parkade - opens in a new tab
On-street pay-by-platePortage Ave, Fort St, Garry St · 1-4 minWinnipeg Parking Authority zones. Pay by plate at the kiosk or in the app; watch the rush-hour tow-away restrictions on Portage Avenue.Metered street parkingMap of On-street pay-by-plate - opens in a new tab
Accessible parking stallsFort St & Portage Ave · 1-2 minDesignated stalls sit on the streets immediately around the building. A valid Manitoba accessible parking permit must be displayed. Tell us when you book and we will meet you at the lobby.Designated stallsStep-free accessMap of Accessible parking stalls - opens in a new tab
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By transit
Portage and Main is one of Winnipeg Transit's busiest stops - most downtown routes pass within a block. Plan a trip at winnipegtransit.com.
Office hours
Monday - Thursday8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - SundayClosed (after-hours appointments on request)
Insights
Notes on Manitoba law
Practical explanations of the questions we are asked most. General information only - not legal advice for your situation.
A separation agreement can resolve property, support and parenting in one document - but only if it is drafted to survive later scrutiny. Here is what belongs in one.
Manitoba's no-fault system means your benefits depend heavily on what you document in the first week. A practical list of what to do, and what not to sign.
2SLGBTQI+ friendly - you will be addressed by the name and pronouns you give us.
Pet friendly - you are welcome to bring your pet to the office.
Accessibility at our office
Step-free access from the indoor Winnipeg Walkway, and accessible washrooms on the floor. Tell us in advance what you need for your visit - an interpreter, an accessible meeting room, or a support person present - and we will have it ready.