History

D'Arcy & Deacon is the oldest law firm in Manitoba and the third oldest continuous business in Manitoba after the Hudson's Bay Company and the Northwest Company.

At D'Arcy & Deacon, we are proud of our heritage of providing expert legal counsel since 1871 when David Marr Walker, a lawyer from Ontario opened his office on May 21st in Dr. Shultz's brick house on the southeast corner of Main Street and Pioneer Avenue. In 1879, he joined Hebert Archibald and Victor Howell practicing as Walker, Archibald & Howell. The firm name changed to Hudson Ormond Symington & Spice and in 1944 to Swift Macleod Deacon & Kirby. In 1971 a merger with D'Arcy Irving Haig & Smethurst changed the name to D'Arcy & Deacon.

The late Norman J. D'Arcy, Q.C. was a respected and active member of the Manitoba legal community. The late Ivan J.R. Deacon, Q.C., served his clients as well as the profession in his capacity as the President of the Law Society, Vice-President of the Canadian Bar Association, and President of the Manitoba Bar Association. As well, our legacy has been enriched by such counsel as the Hon. Gordon Minto Churchill, Q.C., PC, Senator James Campbell Haig, Q.C., and Graeme T. Haig, MC, CM, CD, Q.C.

At D'Arcy & Deacon, our lawyers work together with our paralegals and dedicated administrative and support staff to pay close attention to the needs and success of our clients.

Our firm has developed in both size and reputation as clients refer us to others. Although the name has changed through the years, one constant remains: our resolute commitment to serve the best interests of our clients.