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Revision as of 20:13, 18 July 2013
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| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Canada |
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| No. of offices | 6 |
| No. of attorneys | 78 |
| Major practice areas | Corporate/Commercial, Litigation, Labour & Employment |
| Key people | Don Douglas (CEO, Managing Partner) |
| Date founded | 1887 (Winnipeg) |
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
| Website | www.tdslaw.com |
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) is a Manitoba, Canada-based law firm with its head office in Winnipeg and regional offices in Winkler and Steinbach Manitoba.
On May 27, 2010 Thompson Dorfman Sweatman announced a merger with the firm Perlov Stewart LLP. The merger is effective June 1, 2010 and both firms will continue under the name Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP.Press Release On January 14, 2013 the firm announced a merger with the firm Christianson Law based out of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba Press Release
History
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman was formed in 1887 in Winnipeg and has roughly 78 active lawyers. TDS has lawyers who provide services to its clients in both Official Languages of Canada and also in Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Affiliated Companies
On May 27, 2009 Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP announced the launch of Acumen Corporate Development Inc., an affiliate of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP.Press Release Acumen focuses on providing North American companies with a structured, comprehensive approach to the planning and execution of growth by acquisition, financing and other strategic opportunities.
Awards
The firm has received awards and distinctions from third party organizations including Lexpert and Best Lawyers which has rated them one of the top corporate law firms in Manitoba. "Lexpert Magazine".[1][2]
LEXPERT The Business Magazine for Lawyers recognized them as being the only Manitoba firm at the centre of its "Bulls-Eye"[3] of firms practicing corporate law in the Province.[4]
In 2010, sixteen TDS lawyers were recognized by BestLawyers.com as being outstanding lawyers in their practices as reviewed by their peers.[5]
Lex Mundi
TDS was one of the founding members of Lex Mundi, an association of Independent Law Firms and continue to be its only Manitoba based firm.
Notable Firm Alumni
- Andrew Swan
- Alan MacInnes
- Douglas Abra
- Donald Baizley
- Gord Mackintosh
- Karen Simonsen
- Lori Douglas
- Nathan Nurgitz
References
- ^ Lexpert Magazine Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP as seen on Lexperts Website. Lexpert
- ^ Marketwire Official Press Release on Marketwire. Marketwire
- ^ Sys-Con Press Release Sys-Con.com
- ^ TDS Homepage Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP. TDS Homepage Advertisement showing recognition
- ^ Best Lawyers Website BestLawyers
