Legal services provided by P.J. Richer Law Corp
204-925-1900

Your Neighbourhood Law Firm in St. James

Looking for legal help in west Winnipeg? Visit TLR Law at the Courts of St. James, located at 2727 Portage Avenue, near Grace Hospital. Friendly people, practical advice, and legal guidance without the unnecessary jargon.

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Formerly Jack M. Rabkin Law Office

Clients familiar with Jack M. Rabkin Law Office can continue accessing legal services at our Courts of St. James location. Whether you’re returning for assistance or visiting for the first time, our team is here to help with your legal needs.

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How We Can Help

Wills & Powers of Attorney

Make sure your wishes are documented and the right people can act on your behalf when needed. We help Manitobans prepare wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

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Probate & Estates

Named as an executor or dealing with a loved one’s estate? We help families understand their responsibilities and manage the legal steps involved in probate and estate administration.

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Residential Real Estate

Buying, selling, or transferring property in Manitoba? We handle the legal paperwork and help keep your transaction on track, from the accepted offer to closing.

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Corporate & Business Law

Starting, growing, or selling a business? We help Manitoba business owners with incorporations, contracts, corporate matters, and business transactions.

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Meet The TLR Team

Philippe Richer

Lawyer & Principal

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Cheryl Pearson

Lawyer Co-Owner

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Darryl Strain

Lawyer

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Vanessa Friesen

Lawyer

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Tania Toth

Real Estate Paralegal

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Gabrielle Lambert

Client Intake Specialist

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Daisy Song

Office Administrator

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Shamim MirAhmadi

Receptionist

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Proudly Serving St. James Since 2022

Our St. James office has roots in the community going back decades.

Jack M. Rabkin served clients in west Winnipeg and surrounding areas beginning in 1981. Following his retirement, TLR Law acquired the Jack M. Rabkin Law Office in July 2022 and continued serving clients at the same Portage Avenue location.

Today, we welcome both longtime and new clients, carrying on the same commitment to approachable, practical legal service.

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Visit Our Courts of St. James Office

Courts of St. James
  • Phone: 204-925-1900
  • 200-2727 Portage Ave Winnipeg, MB R3J 0R2
  • (Not wheelchair accessible)
  • Fax: 204-925-1907
Hours of Operation
Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm

Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
*May vary – Please call

Need Legal Help in St. James?

Whether you’re planning ahead, settling an estate, buying a home, or running a business, we’re happy to help.

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Philippe Richer

Lawyer & Principal

Philippe had worn many hats before beginning his career as a lawyer. He spent time in the army, he worked in sales, and for a brief time, while in law school, was a baker at a local bakery. After a divorce, Philippe decided to go to law school in Manitoba to pursue his 3rd career.
 
Philippe is multilingual. After travelling to Mexico regularly, he is completely fluent in tourist Spanish and of course French. He also enjoyed the time he spent touring Europe, experiencing the culture, food and history there. On the weekend Philippe will usually be cycling or skiing. He likes to live actively with his partner, Cheryl.
 
Philippe is very knowledgeable in multiple areas of law. While he used to practice criminal law. He now mainly focuses on  Real Estate Law, Wills and Estate Planning.   He taught the français juridique class at the faculty of law for 5 years.  Philippe also supports the local community, having served as President of the Francophone Chamber of commerce and as director of various local boards.
 
Philippe works out of the following TLR Law locations:
  • St. Boniface Office

Cheryl Pearson

Lawyer Co-Owner

Cheryl developed her legal skills working mostly as a corporate and commercial and real estate lawyer. She has worked on a variety of commercial transactions ranging from helping sole proprietors sell their small business to very large transactions involving US parties. Cheryl enjoys the challenge of negotiating through difficult transactions and fighting for her clients.

Cheryl also enjoys spending time with her spouse (Philippe, the other co-owner), and her dog, Milou (who can often be found under her desk at work.).  They like to walk, cycle, ski, hike and run. Cheryl is an avid runner and likes to go on cycling trips with Philippe and Milou (who enjoys either running alongside, or riding in the trailer).

Cheryl works out of the following TLR Law locations:
  • St. James Office

Darryl Strain

Lawyer

Darryl joined the TLR team in 2020 after his call to the Manitoba Bar earlier that year. His practice cover TLR’s core areas: estate planning (wills, POAs, health care directives), estate administration, real estate, and corporate matters.  He enjoys taking a creative approach to help clients achieve their goals, and has found that simple solutions often work best.  Darryl has appeared in both the Court of King’s Bench and Manitoba Provincial Court.
 
Before practicing law, Darryl enjoyed a distinguished career as a professional musician, most notably as Principal Second Violin with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. He stays closely connected to the musical community as a board member for the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras and continues to perform at events in Winnipeg and beyond.  While music remains a lifelong passion, his primary focus is now on practicing law.
 
Outside the office, Darryl values time with his two daughters, who—willingly or not—are frequent recipients of his excellent “dad jokes.” At his bilingual home, he speaks French with his daughters and his Montréalaise fiancée, Julie, a talented violinist with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. They all share a weakness for fluffy cats, and despite Darryl’s better judgment, two now reside at home. When not working Darryl gets a kick out of his taekwondo classes and enjoys fresh air on his bike or while walking through Fort Whyte’s scenic nature trails.
 
Darryl Strain works out of the following TLR Law locations:
  • South Winnipeg Office

Vanessa Friesen

Lawyer

Vanessa came to law by a happy accident. After completing a music degree, a near-stranger who saw her organisation and creativity suggested she try law school, giving Vanessa an entirely new direction in life. She spent a few years travelling, tree planting, and working as a cook before starting law school, continuing to tree plant through the summers to help pay for tuition. She articled in BC’s Okanagan before returning home to Winnipeg following her call to the bar in 2020. She ran her own practice for 4 years and then worked at other firms in Winnipeg, practicing primarily in employment law before joining TLR Law in 2026. She changed her practice to wills, estates, and real estate law as a better fit for life with a young family.
 
Outside the office, Vanessa sings in a choir, commutes by bike, enjoys cooking and baking, and spends time with her young family.
 
Vanessa works out of the following TLR Law locations:
  • St-Boniface Office

Tania Toth

Real Estate Paralegal

Before starting her career as a paralegal, Tania was a skilled bartender and server for over a decade! She has been with us since 2018 and we’ve kept her busy ever since! Often on the weekend she spends her time with family and playing with her 6 mini goats. Yes, that’s right, I said 6! She recently got her first snowmobile, she likes to take it for a spin as much as possible. Living out of town, Tania does all kinds of fun things and sometimes brings treats into the office for us. 

Tania Toth works out of the following TLR Law locations:
  • St. James Office

Gabrielle Lambert

Client Intake Specialist

Gabi came to TLR Law after years in the service industry, where she developed a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life. While she initially studied interior design, she pursued the legal field due to her interest in crime documentaries and following high-profile court cases.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her better half and their dogs, her family, crocheting, and playing ringette, a sport she’s been passionate about for 15 years.

Gabi works out of the following TLR Law locations:
  • St. Boniface Office

Daisy Song

Office Administrator

Daisy Song joined TLR Law as Office Administrator, where she keeps daily operations running smoothly across all three locations. She supports lawyers with document preparation for Wills and POAs, assists with real estate signing documents, manages client reception, and coordinates office supplies. Her attention to detail and problem-solving approach help keep everything on track behind the scenes. Outside of work, Daisy enjoys swimming, reading, and hiking.

Daisy works out of the following TLR Law locations:
  • St. Boniface Office

Shamim MirAhmadi

Receptionist

Shamim joined TLR Law after completing her university degree in Political Science and Philosophy, with plans of continuing her education by pursuing law school. She brings several years of customer service experience to the firm, with a background in both the medical and retail industries.
 
At TLR Law, Shamim supports our lawyers and helps ensure the day-to-day needs of the firm are handled with care and professionalism. She is bilingual, speaking both English and Farsi.
 
Outside of work, Shamim enjoys discovering new music, learning about history, and cheering on her favourite hockey teams. 
 
Shamim works out of the following TLR Law locations:
  • Scurfield Office