Meet Your Team
The Butz & Company vision is to provide our clients with honest, reliable, professional, and most importantly affordable legal services. We are aware of the fact that the legal system can be complex and daunting to a client. So when we meet clients we present them a multifaceted approach to their other complex legal problem, including alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration. Our approach enables clients to settle cases out of court that can lead to lower costs and an expedient resolution.
CHRISTOPHER N.H. BUTZ
B.A., J.D.
Founding Partner
Christopher Butz is one of the founding partners of Butz & Company and has been engaged in the general practice of law since his call to the bar. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Mr. Butz completed his arts degree at the University of Saskatchewan, and has extensive experience in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills and Estates, Civil Law, Administrative Law, Real Estate, Collaborative Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Mr. Butz has successfully appeared before all levels of Court in Saskatchewan, and has appeared as Claimant Counsel in hundreds of IAP hearings held throughout Canada.
He can be reached by email at chris@butzlaw.ca, or by phone at 306-500-7000 or Toll Free at 1-877-655-7656.
M. Danish Shah
H.B.A, LL.B, Q.Arb
Founding Partner
M. Danish Shah is one of the founding partners of Butz & Company. Mr. Shah has a keen sense for developing and effectively executing a strategy that best fits his client’s situation. His knowledge, experience, and sensibility enable him to handle his cases both expeditiously and successfully. He understands that when your case is competently handled and prepared from start to finish, the chances of success increase substantially.
Mr. Shah practices Family Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Real Estate Law, and Administrative Law.
He will give you the personal attention your case deserves. He can be reached at danish@butzlaw.ca, or by phone at 306-500-7000 or Toll Free 1-877-655-7656.
Ian McKay
Q.C.
Retired
Ian McKay Q.C. was born and raised in Saskatchewan. He is a staple in the Regina Legal community. He was called to the bar in 1972 and has appeared in Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada. He has been a part of setting up the Legal Aid Program in Saskatchewan; Youth Unlimited; and various successful law firms in the City of Regina.
Mr. McKay practices Corporate Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills & Estates, and Real Estate Law.
Robert Skinner
Senior Associate
Robert Skinner was called to the bar in 1974 and has appeared as Counsel in all Courts of Saskatchewan and the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Skinner practices criminal law, commercial law, wills & estates and real estate law.
Rylan W. Bridge
M.Sc., J.D. Associate
Rylan is the newest lawyer to join Butz and Company after completing his articling term with us. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Rylan followed in the footsteps of family to enter the legal profession. Prior to completing his Juris Doctor at the University of Saskatchewan, Rylan convocated with a Master of Science degree in public health. Rylan has a keen interest in practising Family Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, and Real Estate Law.
Rylan has appeared in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and the Court of Queen’s Bench.
He can be reached at rylan@butzlaw.ca, or by phone at 306-359-5444.
Gursant Singh
LL.M. (UK), B.A.LL.B.
Gursant Singh is a new lawyer in Butz and Company. He has completed equivalency examination for barrister and solicitor in Canada . Prior to that he has done Masters of Law in International Corporate and Financial Law from University of Wolverhampton, England and Bachelors of law from India. His particular areas of practice include all matters of Immigration law, Real Estate and Corporate Law. He is able to provide legal services in English, Punjabi and Hindi.
Mason Stott
BComm, MPP, JD, in articles
Mason joins Butz and Company as an articling student interested in gaining experience in a wide variety of legal areas. Prior to articling, he completed his Bachelor of Commerce and Juris Doctor at the University of Saskatchewan and Master of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. He is currently working to defend his Master of Laws thesis in the coming months.
Mason is particularly interested in appearing in court as much as possible and learning criminal and family procedural law.
Gulzaib Fida
J.D. Student at Law
The youngest articling students in the province. He was accepted into Law School after two years of Computer Science, he spent a summer with us after his 2nd year of law school and began articling with us once he completed his J.D., at the young age of 22. Gulzaib was raised in Regina and moved to Saskatoon for University, he is well integrated in the Saskatchewan community and has a keen interest in becoming a top litigator in the province.
Gulzaib has a keen interest in pursuing Family law and Administrative Law.
He can be reached at gulzaib@butzlaw.ca, or by phone at 306-359-5444.
TANYA ANDREWS
Office Manager
Mrs. Andrews joins Butz and Company with a wealth of experience as a legal assistant. She is skilled in the areas of Real Estate, and in Administrative matters, but above all, has a mastery for client relations. Hailing from Philadelphia, in the Great State of Pennsylvania, in the United States of America, Tanya honed her craft stateside before relocating to Canada.
She can be reached by email at tanya@butzlaw.ca, or by phone at 1-877-655-7656.
Krysti Shuba
Legal Assistant
Krysti has been working as a legal assistant for three years. Spending most her her time specializing in customer service, she has developed a great understanding for our scope of clients. She understands the importance of paying close attention to each and every situation. Krysti values the connections made with our clients.
Tori Blackwin
Receptionist
Tori is experienced in administrative assisting and client service; she is our youngest member and a Commissioner of Oaths. Tori is currently enrolled in pre-law at the University of Regina and aspiring towards completing her J.D. and furthering her career in law. She is of Jamaican descent, raised in Regina, Saskatchewan and enjoys crocheting and spending time with her cats Nukie and Velvet.
Chrissy Schiller
Receptionist
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Brittany Young
On Maternity Leave
Brittany is an experienced legal assistant and specializes in Real Estate and Administrative matters. She has excellent client relationship skills. She was born and raised in Regina and loves to spend her spare time with her husband and two dogs, Jack and Whiskey.