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.

Clarity at every step.

Most new enquiries answered within two hours during office hours.

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
    • Division of family property and pensions
    • Protection orders and emergent motions

    Book about family law

  • Disputes resolved by negotiation where possible and by trial where necessary, in the Manitoba Court of King's Bench and Small Claims Court.

    • Contract and commercial disputes
    • Small claims matters
    • Claims above $20,000 CAD in the Court of King's Bench
    • Construction and builders' lien claims
    • Shareholder and partnership disputes
    • Property, neighbour and boundary disputes

    Book about civil litigation

  • 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.

    • Slip, trip and fall claims
    • Dog bite and animal attack injuries
    • Occupiers' liability and municipal claims
    • Long-term disability denials
    • Fatal accident and dependant claims

    Book about personal injury

  • Residential and commercial conveyancing, refinancing, and title work, with fixed-fee quotes provided before you retain us.

    • Residential purchases, sales and refinancing
    • Commercial acquisitions and leasing
    • Condominium purchases and status reviews
    • Title transfers, survivorship and severances
    • Mortgage documentation and discharges
    • Land Titles searches and caveats

    Book about real estate

  • 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
    • Workplace harassment and human rights complaints
    • Employment Standards claims - unpaid wages, overtime, vacation and holiday pay
    • Terminations, layoffs and workplace policies for employers

    Book about employment law

  • 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
    • Travel consent letters for minors
    • Powers of attorney and health care directives
    • Invitation and sponsorship letters

    Book about notary, agreements & affidavits

About the firm

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 hrs
Years of combined practice, since 1982
44+
Manitobans and businesses served
3,000+
Core practice areas
6

Client experience

What clients say

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

    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.

    Appointments

    Book a consultation

    We offer 30 minutes free consultation.

    Online booking is not connected yet.

    Call (204) 800-5163, email sushils@plslaw.ca, or send the enquiry form and we will offer you times - usually within two hours during office hours.

    Use the enquiry form

    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.

    Progressive Legal Solutions LLP
    Suite 1800, 201 Portage Avenue
    Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 3K6
    Canada
    (204) 800-5163 · Fax (204) 674-4536
    sushils@plslaw.ca

    Parking nearby

    • 201 Portage Avenue Parkade In the building · Elevator access Entrance off Fort Street. Visitor stalls are limited on weekday mornings - arriving 15 minutes early is wise. Underground parkade Indoor route Step-free access Map of 201 Portage Avenue Parkade - opens in a new tab
    • Winnipeg Square Parkade Approx. 200 m · 3 min, fully indoors Beneath Winnipeg Square at Portage and Main. Connects to our building through the Winnipeg Walkway, so you never step outside. Underground parkade Indoor route Step-free access Map of Winnipeg Square Parkade - opens in a new tab
    • Millennium Library Parkade Approx. 700 m · 9 min 250 Donald Street. Generally the cheapest option for a longer appointment; partly covered walking route. Public parkade Step-free access Map of Millennium Library Parkade - opens in a new tab
    • On-street pay-by-plate Portage Ave, Fort St, Garry St · 1-4 min Winnipeg 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 parking Map of On-street pay-by-plate - opens in a new tab
    • Accessible parking stalls Fort St & Portage Ave · 1-2 min Designated 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 stalls Step-free access Map of Accessible parking stalls - opens in a new tab

    Rates and hours change. Please confirm directly with the operator before you travel.

    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.

    Get in touch

    Tell us what you are dealing with

    A short description is enough to start. We will tell you whether we can help, and what it is likely to involve.

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    Please tell us briefly what you need.

    For example: ASL interpreter, large-print documents, step-free route, a support person attending.

    Office

    Suite 1800, 201 Portage Avenue
    Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 3K6

    Telephone, fax and email

    (204) 800-5163
    Fax (204) 674-4536
    sushils@plslaw.ca

    Languages spoken

    English, Hindi

    Everyone is welcome here

    • 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.