A Dauphin lawyer has been appointed as Queen’s counsel.
Doug Deans is one of ten lawyers to receive the distinction, announced yesterday by the Justice Minister.
The Queen’s counsel is an honorary title given by the lieutenant-governor in council to lawyers who show integrity, leadership, and contribute to excellence in the profession.
Doug says he’s happy to receive the distinction.
“I think everybody in their own professional is flattered when they are acknowledged by that profession, or in this case, by the government. I was tickled by the announcement”
Practicing law in Dauphin for 46 years, Doug tells CKDM it means a lot to have served this community.
“It’s actually been very rewarding; I was born in Dauphin. My father actually ran the jail. That’s kind of why I ended up doing what I do, because of my upbringing.”
Going forward, a ceremonial presentation might be happening in the fall, depending on provincial COVID guidelines.
The full list of those receiving the Queen’s counsel (QC) designation include:
• Robert J. M. Adkins, QC;
• J. Douglas Deans, QC;
• Michael D. Werier, QC;
• Gail G. MacAulay, QC;
• James A. Ripley, QC;
• T. David Gisser, QC;
• James E. McLandress, QC;
• Sharon Kravetsky, QC;
• Roberta Campbell, QC; and
• Harold (Sonny) Cochrane, QC.
