A new law office is opening in Niverville and its sole practitioner is looking forward to serve the community.
Chidera Anadi-Mbanefo is the founder of CAM’s Law Office, located at 18 Third Avenue in Niverville, and she’s just getting her practice off the ground.
Born in Nigeria, she immigrated to Canada with her family in 2018.
“Prior to landing Canada, my sister-in-law lived in Niverville,” says Anadi-Mbanefo. “The community became my home from the day I landed in Canada. I find peace in this community. Niverville is filled with great people who are very accommodating, and I choose to remain here and practice here. Having watched Niverville grow within the last three years, I definitely want to be part of this growth.”
Anadi-Mbanefo obtained her law degree (LL. B hons) from Madonna University Nigeria and has practiced in her country of birth since 2015.
In 2019, she began the process of getting licensed to practice law in Manitoba.
“With a lot of hard work, I received my qualifying certificate from the National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada in less than a year,” Anadi-Mbanefo says. “I then successfully articled in Winnipeg and was called to the Manitoba Bar this year.”
Her primary areas of specialization are real estate, family law, immigration law, wills and estate law, and civil litigation.
“My articling year exposed me to how law is practiced in Manitoba,” she says. “Having been practicing in Nigeria, I have carved out my own approach to practicing law. When people think of lawyers, they only imagine the courtrooms. Lawyers do not only have advocacy skills but problem-solving skills. I have seen cases where lawsuits are won but the problem is not solved. I have a collaborative approach to practicing law, which the judicial system encourages. I do not just see it as a necessity, but as an approach that leads to prompt results. The best solutions are actually found outside the courtrooms. That being said, when the court is the only available option, I am strategic, effective, and on my client’s side.”
She adds that it has been a long-time dream to own and operate her own practice.
“I always wanted to have my own practice, as I am a strong believer of growth,” Anadi-Mbanefo says. “I am definitely looking forward to growing, employing staff, and attracting people to this great community.”
Although she is currently the only lawyer at her new practice, she is in the process of hiring part-time help.