Biography
Keith articled at the law firm of Koch Bertram & Scrivens in 1974 and was admitted to the Bar in 1975. He continued practicing with the firm, becoming a partner in 1978, and was a senior partner in the firm (now known as Martin Dupont). Keith is now a semi-retired Associate at Martin Dupont LLP. He has developed years of expertise in the areas of Wills and Estates, Real Estate law, and Corporate/Commercial law in his general practice. He has practiced before the Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench and the Court of Appeal in Saskatchewan. He also practiced Military Law as a member of the Canadian Forces Judge Advocate General’s reserve legal staff, completing 22 years of service and retiring as the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate Prairie Region at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Over the years Keith has in his leisure time, enjoyed reading, sports, flying (a former private pilot), music and theatre, coaching soccer and judging debates, among other interests.
Main Areas of Expertise
Wills & Estates
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial Law
Agricultural Law
Military Law
Education
1974, University of Saskatchewan, BA (With Distinction)
1974, University of Saskatchewan, College of Law LL.B.,
1975 Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar
Leadership, Membership & Comunity Involvement
Saskatchewan Law Society - Member
Regina Bar Association - Member
Public Legal Education Association – Volunteer Lecturer, General Volunteer
Judge Advocate General’s Reserve Staff – Retired Member
First Presbyterian Church – Member and member Board of Managers
Regina United Church Housing Corporation Board of Directors (Non-Profit Seniors housing) – Past Member
Regina South Zone Recreation Board Indoor Soccer Program – Past Chair and Coach
Optimists International – Life Member
Downtowners Optimist Club of Regina – Past Director, Past secretary (2x), Past President
Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association – Volunteer Judge
Shumiatcher University Debates – Volunteer Judge
Regina Flying Club – Former Private Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Cadets –former Training Officer and Commanding Officer
Saskatchewan Command Royal Canadian Legion – Honorary Solicitor
Regina Crime Stoppers – Board Member
Commissionaires of South Saskatchewan – Member of Board of Governors
Awards and Distinctions
Life Member Optimists International
Regina South Zone Recreation Board Volunteer of the Year (1995 & 2002)
Canadian Pacific Airlines Award (1968) Top Air Cadet Pilot Trainee in Canada
Runner-up for Tudhope Trophy for Top Pilot Trainee Canada-wide (1968)