Brent D. Barilla, K.C.
bbarilla@scharfsteinlaw.comFor more than three decades, Brent has helped Saskatchewan families navigate separation, divorce, and other family law challenges with confidence and clarity. As an experienced divorce lawyer, Brent advises clients on a wide range of matters, including child support, spousal support, parenting disputes, custody and access arrangements, and family property division.
Clients value Brent’s practical advice, steady approach, and ability to guide them through some of life’s most challenging transitions with compassion and sound legal judgment. He works closely with individuals and families to develop effective solutions that protect their interests while minimizing unnecessary conflict whenever possible.
Brent has extensive experience handling both straightforward and complex family law matters, including cases involving significant assets, businesses, investments, and high-net-worth family law issues. His strategic approach helps clients understand their rights and options while working toward fair and lasting resolutions.
Whether negotiating agreements, participating in mediation, or representing clients in court, Brent is committed to helping Saskatchewan families move forward with confidence during times of change.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Recognition and Awards
- Lawyer of the Year, Family Law (Saskatoon), The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Family Law
- Recognized by LEXPERT® as a leading practitioner in Family Law in Saskatchewan
Education and Experience
2014 – Appointed Queen’s Counsel, Saskatchewan
1990 – Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar
1989 – Bachelor of Laws – University of Saskatchewan
1986 – Bachelor of Arts – University of Saskatchewan
Professional and Community Involvement
- Current Chair if Sask. Legal Aid Appeals Committee
- Member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association
- Member of the Saskatoon Bar Association
- Past Vice-Chair of the Canadian Bar Association, Family Law Saskatchewan, North Section
- Past Chair, Canadian Bar Association, Family Law, Saskatchewan, North Section
- Past Lecturer Family Law Section, Saskatchewan Bar Admission Course
- Past Lecturer, Family Law, Public Legal Education Association
- Past Director of the Collaborative Lawyers of Saskatchewan Inc.
- Past Director of Nutana Curling Club
Papers
- Bankruptcy and Family Law – Family Law North Presentation
- Determination of Income for Self-Employed Persons – Saskatchewan Legal Education Society Family Law Conference
- Enforcement of Access – Saskatchewan Legal Education Society Seminar
- Child Support and Multiple Parents – Canadian Bar Association Mid-Winter Meeting
- Tax Credits/Benefits and Child Support – Presentation – Family Law North and Saskatchewan Legal Education Society Seminar
- Child and Spousal Support – Saskatchewan Bar Course material
- Negotiating, Advising and Drafting Considerations – Separation Agreements
- Spousal Support Guidelines – Law Society and STLA Conferences
- Stock Options – Family Law North Presentation
- Division of Family Home – Canadian Bar Notes