Business Details
Your Community-Focused Legal Partner in Winnipeg
Wolseley Law is a community-centered legal practice founded on principles of inclusion, accessibility, and environmental responsibility. Our team of experienced legal professionals combines traditional legal expertise with innovative approaches like flat-fee billing and unbundled services to make legal support more transparent and affordable. We specialize in family law, real estate, wills and estates, business law, and workplace investigations while maintaining a strong commitment to carbon neutrality and local community engagement.Our lawyers bring decades of combined experience in both litigation and transactional law, with particular expertise in elder law, collaborative family law, and corporate governance. As recognized leaders in Winnipeg's legal community, we prioritize ethical practice, client education, and sustainable business operations.
Services
Family Law
Wills and Estates
Real Estate Law
Business and Non-profit
Workplace Investigations
Elder Law
Collaborative Law
Corporate Law
Wrongful Dismissal
Highlights and features
- We offer flat-fee pricing for transparent legal costs
- Our team provides unbundled services for flexible legal solutions
- We maintain a carbon-neutral law practice
- Our lawyers have decades of combined local legal experience
- We prioritize community engagement and ethical practice
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice focuses on collaborative solutions for divorce, child custody, and property division. We help clients navigate emotionally challenging situations with sensitivity and legal expertise. Our team includes trained collaborative law practitioners who prioritize amicable resolutions while being prepared for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Wills and Estates
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our lawyers assist with estate administration and probate matters while considering unique family circumstances. We also handle elder law issues and mental health-related legal matters with compassionate expertise.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial property transactions, including purchases, sales, and mortgage arrangements. We offer specialized support for property development and land use matters while maintaining a commitment to environmentally responsible practices.
Business and Non-profit
We support business formation, governance, and operations for corporations and non-profit organizations. Our services include contract drafting, entity formation, and strategic legal advice for entrepreneurs and established businesses in Manitoba and beyond.
Workplace Investigations
Our workplace investigation services help organizations address employment disputes and regulatory compliance. We provide impartial assessments of workplace issues while maintaining legal standards. This practice complements our wrongful dismissal litigation capabilities and broader employment law support.
People
Gerrit Theule
Partner
Gerrit founded Wolseley Law with a vision for community-centered legal practice. He teaches Wills and Succession at the University of Manitoba and serves on various community boards including the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
Tim Brown
Partner
Tim focuses on corporate and commercial law while maintaining active community involvement. He previously served on local charitable organization boards and brings practical business law experience to our clients.
Leah Unruh
Partner
Leah specializes in family law and real estate with a commitment to accessible legal services. A former Bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba, she provides community-minded legal solutions grounded in her Manitoba roots.
Kyla Kavanagh
Senior Associate
Kyla focuses on estate planning and corporate law, combining academic expertise as a Wills and Succession instructor with practical legal experience. She provides strategic advice for estate and business matters.
Andrew McDonald
Senior Associate
Andrew handles civil litigation including employment law and wills disputes. He emphasizes client communication and understanding throughout the legal process while maintaining strong advocacy skills.
Questions
What areas of law does Wolseley Law specialize in?
We specialize in family law, real estate, wills and estates, business law, workplace investigations, and elder law with a focus on community-centered legal solutions.
What are unbundled legal services?
Unbundled services let you hire a lawyer for specific tasks rather than full representation, making legal help more affordable while maintaining control over your case.
Do you offer fixed-fee pricing options?
Yes, we provide flat-fee billing for many services where appropriate, with pricing transparency as a core commitment.
Are virtual consultations available?
Yes, subject to identification requirements, we offer online meetings via video chat for client convenience.
What makes Wolseley Law environmentally responsible?
We are Manitoba's first carbon-neutral law firm, using renewable energy, sustainable practices, and Gold Standard-certified carbon offsets.
How does Wolseley Law support the local community?
Our team actively participates in local boards, legal education initiatives, and pro bono work while prioritizing neighborhood engagement.
Reviews (5)
Elizabeth Mitchell
Jan 16, 2022
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Gerrit and his team are lovely to work with, and went above and beyond to prepare our documents in time when we found ourselves in a time crunch. Highly recommend.
Andrea Izraelowicz
Sep 12, 2021
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Monica Adeler provided the best possible service. She answered all my questions and was always readily available. Amazing service!
Jackie Honey
Mar 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Kara and the staff at Wolseley Law made a very transitional time in my life (mortgage and marital separation) very seamless and low stress. I was very impressed with the professionalism and the personal care of clients. I would highly recommend their services.
Kara and the staff at Wolseley Law made a very transitional time in my life (mortgage and marital separation) very seamless and low stress. I was very impressed with the professionalism and the personal care of clients. I would highly recommend their services.
Kyle Willetts
Feb 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Daniel Hildebrand (Civil) and Katie Brownell (Family) were absolutely excellent! They handled my legal matters with the highest level of professionalism and got the job done in a reasonable time frame. After wasting thousands at a larger firm with no real solution, I'm so happy I made the switch to this firm.
Daniel Hildebrand (Civil) and Katie Brownell (Family) were absolutely excellent! They handled my legal matters with the highest level of professionalism and got the job done in a reasonable time frame. After wasting thousands at a larger firm with no real solution, I'm so happy I made the switch to this firm.
Meghan Rasmussen
Oct 29, 2020
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Recently worked with Gerrit Theule to purchase a home. He was extremely helpful to us as first time homebuyers and always quick to respond to any questions. Very friendly and professional staff. I would absolutely recommend them!
