Lincoln Atten, B.A., J.D.
Associate | Barrister & Solicitor | Notary Public
Alghoul & Associates Law Firm
500 – 286 Smith Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1K4
Phone: +1 (204) 942-8070
Email: lincoln@alghoul.com
- Member of Law Society of Manitoba
Lincoln Atten was born and raised in Winnipeg, Lincoln attended and graduated from St. Thomas University Law School in Miami Gardens, Florida. He is currently an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba. While living in South Florida, Lincoln was an active member of the St. Thomas University Law School Trial Team where he won both state and national trial competitions. He received hands on training and guidance from experienced criminal and civil attorneys on a daily basis, and was voted the team’s Best Advocate by his peers, coaches and faculty advisors. While practicing law in South Florida, Lincoln was hired to coach the St. Thomas University Law School Trial Team where he continued to learn various case strategies and trial techniques.
In the spring of 2013, Lincoln moved back to Winnipeg where he began his Canadian legal career at Knight Law Office. In June 2015, Lincoln started as an Associate Attorney at Alghoul & Associates Law Firm.
Lincoln currently practices in the following areas of law:
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Law
- Real Estate
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Wills & Estates
Lincoln is licensed to practice law in Canada and continues to gain experience in diverse areas of law.
Family law is an area of law that involves family matters and domestic relationships. It encompass a range of issues, including:
- Separation and divorce
- Child custody and access
- Child support payments
- Family property
- Spousal support
- Prenuptial agreements
- Cohabitation agreements
Lincoln is experienced in handling both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as situations involving one or more children.
Civil litigation is an area of law involving a dispute between parties where one or both sides may be seeking damages, or to require a party to take (or stop taking) specific actions. Common examples of litigation claims include, but are not limited to:
- Contract disputes
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
- Debt collection
- Negligence claims
- Medical malpractice
- Defense of litigation claims
Civil litigation is one of Lincoln’s primary areas of practice.
Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals being charged with a crime. Alghoul & Associates has defended people charged with a wide variety of criminal cases in Winnipeg and surrounding areas of Manitoba including, but not limited to:
- Homicide offences
- Sexual Assault
- Driving under the influence
- Robbery
- Domestic Violence
- Possession of illegal drugs/controlled substances
- Traffic violations
Individuals charged with a crime, regardless of how they intend to plead, should consult an experienced criminal lawyer.
Real estate law is an area of law involving buying, using, and selling land and property.
Whether you are buying or selling property for residential or business purposes, it’s important to work alongside an expert real estate lawyer. Every offer is unique in it’s own way. Don’t take chances on one of the biggest transactions you may ever make.
Our Winnipeg real estate lawyers and paralegals have over 20 years combined experience in residential and corporate real estate transactions.
Corporate and commercial law is an area of law that involves the rights and relationships of businesses. Common issues in corporate law are incorporation, mergers and acquisitions, taxation matters, and commercial agreements.
Our experienced corporate and commercial lawyers and staff provide a range of legal services to all sizes of companies ranging from a single person corporation to larger companies in any field.
We tailor our corporate and commercial agreements to meet our client’s specific circumstances. Even existing corporations can benefit from a thorough review of its agreements and legal documents.
A will is a legal document that specifies the manner in which a person would like their estate to be managed and distributed after their passing.
While some wills can be very straightforward, others can be extremely complex. Passing without a will can also create a number of issues for loved ones trying to sort out your estate afterwards.
In addition to wills, our office can also assist with Powers of Attorney, trusts, and probating a will.
Contact our office to speak to an experienced lawyer about your will and estate needs.