Since her Call to the Bar in 2004, Lisa Sumka has positively impacted the lives of numerous clients and their families. A proud member of the D'Arcy & Deacon team, she has contributed to the firm's recruitment since 2005 and offers a hand in planning the firm's social events as time permits.
Family Law is a natural fit for Lisa, who welcomes the opportunity to help people through difficult transitions. Helping her clients create a clear plan for the future so they can look after their families may help ease some of the stress involved in separation and divorce.
While divorce is a large part of Lisa's work, Family Law involves a lot more. Lisa is experienced in working on adoptions, Cohabitation Agreements, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, custody and guardianship proceedings and variations to child and spousal support.
She is also pleased to offer Wills (preparation and variation) and Real Estate (purchase and sale) services to her clients.
A stickler for details, Lisa works best when she's as informed as possible. That way she can provide her clients with sound, practical advice. She is often able to suggest ways to resolve family law matters outside of the court system and in her growing collaborative family law practice.
When working with Lisa, you can expect organization and for your file to receive attention from beginning to end. She's efficient, practical and considerate about your resources. Detail oriented and creative, Lisa may be able to suggest several different options for resolving sometimes difficult and emotional matters. Previous clients know Lisa's caring, empathy and good listening skills help build trust and confidence as she handles their file.
Lisa takes pride in balancing home and work because it makes her a better lawyer. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, cycling, reading and hiking.
Education
University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Laws, 2003
Call to the Manitoba Bar, 2004
Special Achievements and Awards
Jack Rice Memorial Prize in Administrative Law, 2002
Dean's Honour List, 2002
Les Butterworth Scholarship, 2001
Student of Highest Distinction, University of Winnipeg, 1999, 2000
Professional Affiliations
Council Member, Manitoba Bar Association (2007 to present)
Member, Manitoba Bar Association (2000 to present)
Member, Canadian Bar Association (2000 to present)
Member, Collaborative Practice Manitoba (2005 to present)
Volunteer Affiliations
Member, Mid-Winter Planning Committee, Manitoba Bar Association (2006 - present)
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