After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree and working several years as a Probation Officer, Mr. Thiessen continued his studies at the University of Manitoba and obtained his LL.B. in 1972. Prior to joining the firm of D'Arcy & Deacon in 1998, he was a Partner at Pitblado & Hoskin and also worked in the legal department of The Canadian Wheat Board for several years.
Mr. Thiessen practices primarily in the fields of corporate/commercial matters, real estate matters, wills and estates and charity matters.
Mr. Thiessen is married and has three children.
Education
University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts, 1965
University of Manitoba Bachelor of Laws, 1972
Called to the Manitoba Bar, 1973
Professional Affiliations
Member, Manitoba Bar Association
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Christian Legal Fellowship
Member, Christian Council of Christian Charities
Volunteer Affiliations
Member of the Board of Directors, North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church
Member of the Board of Directors, Janz Team Ministries Inc.