Family First Law Firm in Saskatoon

Family first legal care for every stage of life

CJC & Co. LLP is a boutique law firm that manages your family legal affairs with a no nonsense, common sense approach. From family law and real estate to wills and estates, we do the work while listening and coaching you through it, legal care from our family to yours.

★★★★★ 4.5 from 48 reviews on Google
Members of the Law Society of Saskatchewan
Partners of CJC & Co. LLP in their Saskatoon office
Boutique Family First firm in Saskatoon
4.5 stars from 48 Google reviews
50+ years of combined legal experience
Members of the Law Society of Saskatchewan
Appearing from Provincial Court to the Court of Appeal

Saskatchewan's first and only Family First law firm

CJC & Co. LLP is a boutique Family First law firm. Legal issues can be stressful, complex and daunting, so we are here to manage all of your family legal affairs for you. Because these areas of law regularly cross over, our firm is focused and works as a team to give you the best possible legal care.

Our Family First philosophy is simple: we treat our clients the way we would treat our own families, with understanding, respect and honest advice. We bring a no nonsense, common sense approach to every matter while paying close attention to process and cost. We service all of Saskatchewan and collaborate extra-provincially to better suit your needs.

Family First We treat our clients as family, from our family to yours
Focused practice Our lawyers concentrate on their areas to know a lot about a little
Experienced team 50+ years of combined experience across Saskatchewan courts
Cost conscious We work to resolve matters with the least time and expense

Full-service care for your family legal affairs

Because these areas of law regularly cross over, we handle them as one focused team, and explain everything in plain language so you always know where you stand.

Family Law

Divorce and separation, custody and access, child and spousal support, and family property, handled with care during a difficult time.

Mediation & Arbitration

A calmer, often faster and more affordable path than court. We are recognized to provide Early Family Dispute Resolution in Saskatchewan.

Real Estate

Purchases, sales, transfers and refinancing for residential and commercial property, with the paperwork handled so you can focus on the move.

Wills & Estates

Wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, probate and estate administration, prepared properly so your family is not left guessing.

Civil Litigation

Contract disputes, debt collection, builder's liens, employment and estate litigation, with practical counsel through every step of the court process.

Corporate & Commercial

Incorporation and restructuring, buying and selling a business, and contracts and leases, structured to protect your interests as you grow.

Straightforward, from first call to final matter

No facades, no surprises. Here is what working with CJC looks like.

1

Reach out

Call or email to book an intake appointment. We take the time to understand you and your family, not just your file.

2

A clear plan and fees

At your intake we walk through your options, the process ahead and the retainer, and provide a quote wherever the matter allows.

3

Family first, start to finish

We work as a team, listening and coaching along the way, and keep your costs down by resolving matters as efficiently as possible.

Lawyers who treat you like family

Our lawyers limit the areas they practice in so you get the best legal care, and you work directly with the people handling your file.

Tara Chornoby

B.A. (Hons), J.D.
Co-Owner & Partner, Barrister & Solicitor

Called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1999, Tara practices residential real estate, wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, estates and guardianship applications. She is a practicing member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Bar Association.

April Cook

Qualified Arbitrator & Mediator
Co-Owner & Partner, Barrister & Solicitor

Practicing family law, Early Family Dispute Resolution and real estate since 2002, April is recognized by the Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice to provide family mediation and arbitration. She is a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association and the ADR Institute of Canada and Saskatchewan.

Daniel Tangjerd

B.A., LL.B.
Barrister & Solicitor

A University of Saskatchewan College of Law graduate with decades of experience, Dan has practiced across family law, mediation, civil litigation, residential and commercial real estate, wills and estate planning, and employment law. He joined the CJC team in 2024.

Brett McRuvie

J.D.
Barrister, Solicitor & Associate

Admitted to the bar in 2014, Brett focuses on family and civil litigation, negotiation and mediation, and small claims and debt and judgment enforcement, and also assists with real estate and wills and estates. He joined CJC in 2017.

Jasmine Cook

J.D.
Barrister, Solicitor, Associate & Mediator

Called to the bar in 2017, Jasmine is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association, the Saskatoon Bar Association and the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association. Her writing has been published in The Advocate.

Chad Murton

B.Sc., J.D.
Barrister, Solicitor & Associate

A 2021 University of Saskatchewan law graduate, Chad is enthusiastic and detail-oriented, and currently assists across all of the firm's areas of practice.

Richelle Cotton

B.A., J.D., LL.M.
Barrister, Solicitor & Associate

Richelle earned her Juris Doctor with Class 1 Distinction and a Master of Laws with a Canadian Law and Practice distinction, and has been published with LexisNexis. She practices family law with the firm.

Qualified, regulated and accountable

You are working with practicing members of the Saskatchewan bar, backed by recognized professional bodies.

Law Society of Saskatchewan Our lawyers are practicing members in good standing
Canadian & Saskatoon Bar Associations Active members of the national and local bar associations
ADR Institute of Canada & Saskatchewan Qualified mediation and arbitration for Early Family Dispute Resolution
Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association Advocacy from Provincial Court through the Court of Appeal

Recognized by the Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice to provide Early Family Dispute Resolution.

Trusted by families across Saskatoon

4.5 ★★★★★ Google · 48 reviews
★★★★★

“From the very first interaction, Tara at CJC & Co made me feel completely at ease with my home purchase in Saskatoon. As someone new to the city who handled almost everything virtually, I was amazed at how seamlessly and flawlessly she managed the entire process.”

SJ Girgla Google review
★★★★★
“Tara helped me with the closing of our new home and did a tremendous job. Recently, when I had property tax issues, she stepped in and liaised with the builder to ensure everything went smoothly. I will always recommend her.”
Gbenga Hammed
Google review
★★★★★
“Working with CJC & Co. LLP was a truly outstanding experience. The staff were not only professional but also incredibly welcoming, which instantly put me at ease.”
Samantha Huser
Google review
★★★★★
“Tara has been absolutely amazing to deal with. She is incredibly compassionate and competent. I am so thankful she was the lawyer my parents chose to deal with their estate. She makes a difficult situation easier to cope with.”
Barbara Dickson
Google review

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Office 2306 Arlington Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L3
Hours Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed weekends & statutory holidays

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