For more than four decades, Grant has provided strategic advocacy and trusted legal counsel to individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Saskatchewan. Practicing law in Saskatoon since 1979, Grant’s preferred area of practice is civil litigation, where he has built a reputation for delivering practical advice, effective representation, and strong results in complex disputes.
Grant’s practice focuses on civil litigation, commercial litigation, business disputes, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, and employment law matters. He works closely with clients to develop practical solutions while protecting their legal and financial interests. Whether resolving matters through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, Grant is committed to achieving efficient and effective outcomes.
A highly experienced trial and appellate lawyer, Grant has appeared before all levels of court in Saskatchewan, the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada. He has also represented clients before numerous municipal, provincial, and federal boards and commissions, providing skilled advocacy across a wide range of legal proceedings.
Clients value Grant’s extensive courtroom experience, strategic perspective, and ability to guide them through complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence. His depth of experience allows him to effectively represent clients in high-stakes litigation while helping them understand their options and make informed decisions at every stage of the process.
Whether addressing commercial disputes, employment disputes, contract litigation, or other complex civil matters, Grant provides experienced legal representation backed by decades of advocacy before courts and tribunals across Canada.
In addition to his litigation practice, Grant provides strategic leadership to the firm and continues to mentor the next generation of Scharfstein lawyers.
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency
- Professional Liability
- Class Actions
- Employment Law
Recognition and Awards
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2016, reflecting his longstanding reputation as a leading litigation lawyer in Saskatchewan.
- Appointed King’s Counsel (K.C.) (formerly Queen’s Counsel) in 2004, recognizing distinguished service to the legal profession and the community.
- Featured among Canada’s Top 50 Lawyers in Civil Litigation (Saskatchewan).
Education and Experience
2004 – Appointed Queen’s Counsel, Saskatchewan
1979 – Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar
1978 -1979 – Articled with Dokken & Company Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1978 – Juris Doctor – University of Saskatchewan
1975 – Corpus Christi College – Oxford, England
1975 – Bachelor of Arts – University of Saskatchewan
Professional and Community Involvement
- Sessional Lecturer in Trial Advocacy, University of Saskatchewan, College of Law
- Member, Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Member, Saskatoon Bar Association
- Former Member, Meewasin Valley Appeal Board
- Former President, Congregation Agudas Israel,
- Past President, Saskatoon Rotary Club,
- Past President, B’nai Brith Lodge #739
- Past Vice-President, B’nai Brith Canada
- Past Director, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan