Overview

Mr. MacInnes received his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Manitoba in 1966, in which year he was also admitted to the Manitoba Bar. He then practised with the firm as one of Manitoba’s leading civil litigators. In addition, he was a frequent speaker, lecturer and prominent member of the Law Society of Manitoba, the Federation of Law Societies of Canada and several Boards within Winnipeg.
Mr. MacInnes began his judicial career In 1978, when he was appointed a part-time judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba. Mr. MacInnes was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1980.  Mr. MacInnes was appointed to the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba as a full-time superior court judge in 1992 and was elevated to the Court of Appeal in 2007. He retired from the Court of Appeal in May 2018.
Mr. MacInnes provides mentorship and guidance to lawyers in our office.  He is also available as an arbitrator and mediator.

Services: In-House Counsel Services
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TDS acknowledges, respects and have the honour of being located on the lands in Treaty 1, Treaty 2 and Treaty 6 territories, the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe, Blackfoot, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota and Métis Nations. We also acknowledge that the potable water we drink here in Winnipeg is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. We recognize and acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and believe in reconciliation, cooperation and moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Practice Areas

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1966 (MB)

Professional Details