Partner
Born Regina, Saskatchewan, 1956. Admitted to the Bar, 1982, Manitoba.
Education
University of Manitoba (B.A., 1977; LL.B., 1981).
Member
Canadian Bar Association; Manitoba Bar Association; Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Manitoba, Inc.
Positions
Manitoba Bar Association, Wills and Estates Section, Co-chair (2003-2005). Manitoba Bar Council (2005 to present).
Lecturer
Law Society of Manitoba, Regular contributor and panelist on continuing education programs.
Manitoba Bar Association, 2004 Midwinter Meeting.
Mr. Neuman is a respected civil litigator who has represented clients at all provincial and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. The primary focus of his practice includes estate litigation, personal injury, construction law, and medical malpractice.
Reported cases
George v. Dailey (MBCA) - established the limits of courts' discretionary powers under section 23 of
the Wills Acts.
Neuman v. M.N.R. (SCC)- reconfirmed income splitting rights.
McDougall v. Gesell Estate (MBCA)- established a constructive trust in an estate litigation context.
Goomansingh v. University of Winnipeg (MBQB) - confirmed the University's right to impose academic sanctions for academic misconduct.