Dean R. Kropp

Partner

Dean practices primarily in the areas of child protection, family law, and employment and labour law. He has extensive experience in child protection prosecutions and represents several child protection agencies. He has provided representation to these agencies in all levels of Court and at inquests and before administrative tribunals.

Dean also practices family law in both Manitoba and Ontario, having his call in both Provinces. He has extensive experience in complex custody and access matters, including parental alienation and mobility cases. He also assists clients in challenging child and spousal support cases, as well as property-related matters. Dean has further experience acting for employees and employers in both unionized and non-unionized settings and advocates for his clients before arbitrators, Courts, and various boards and tribunals.

Contact

dkropp@tappercuddy.com
direct: 204.944.3264
fax: 204.947.2593

Legal Assistant

Claudette Thibert
cthibert@tappercuddy.com
direct: 204.944.3250
fax: 204.947.2593

Bar Admission

Called to the Manitoba Bar, 1990

Called to the Ontario Bar, 1994

Professional Activities

Partner at Tapper Cuddy LLP since 1998

Associate at Tapper Cuddy LLP, 1990-1998

Presenter, Manitoba Bar Association 2018 Mid-Winter Conference, Effective Cross-Examination of Experts

Member, Manitoba Bar Association

Member, Family Law Section of the Manitoba Bar Association

Guest Lecturer, University of Manitoba Law School, Civil Procedure

Guest Lecturer, University of Manitoba Law School, Advanced Family Program, Child Protection

Advocacy Course Judge, University of Manitoba Law School

Co-Presenter, Law Society of Manitoba, Legal Studies Department, Negotiation Training

Co-Presenter, Law Society of Manitoba, Legal Studies Department, Child Protection Proceedings

Instructor, Bar Admissions (CPLED) Program

Community Activities

Involved in the musical theatre co-productions of the Manitoba Bar Association and the Manitoba Theatre Centre

Involved in Winnipeg minor hockey, including coaching, and a proud hockey dad

Member, Manitoba Métis Federation

Practice Areas

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Queen’s University, 1989

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