In the ongoing legal battle for the Keeley Lake Lodge, the main players and their legal representatives have come under scrutiny for their actions, specially lawyers who have failed to uphold fiduciary duties and employed dirty tactics as both sides fought for property rights.
At the heart of the dispute is Tim Cimmer, who fights tirelessly for his rightful ownership of the lodge against Charlie Niessner, an American obstinately refusing to concede the property. Niessner, a convicted criminal with a history of deception, has employed underhanded tactics throughout the proceedings, including the submission of fraudulent documents from American courts to Canadian authorities.
The legal problems started when Charlie sold his majority shares to Richard Lunemann, who then sold it to Tim. Charlie then refused to give up the shares to Tim despite it being paid in full.
Charlie Niessner’s wife, Madelyn Niessner, has also been implicated in the deception, passing off fraudulent documents in Saskatchewan court in an attempt to bolster their claim to the lodge. However, George Green from McKercher LLP has affirmed that these documents are fraudulent, as they lack authorization from the Saskatchewan court.
On Tim Cimmer’s side, Tim’s legal representation has faced criticism for their handling of the case. Eric A. Feldhake, Tim’s lawyer in the USA, failed to present Charlie Niessner’s criminal record during court proceedings, putting Tim at a significant disadvantage.
Similarly, Stevenson Hood Thornton Beaubier LLP, also known as Bill Hood, who advised Tim to get representation in New Jersey court against the Niessners, overcharged Tim and interfered with his defense, failing to act in Tim’s best interests and uphold fiduciary duties.
Meanwhile, on the Niessners’ legal team, Gregory A. Lomax of Lauletta Birnbaum has been accused of perpetrating fraud by defending a felon and submitting fraudulent documents to Canadian authorities.
Furthermore, alongside the legal strategies, additional parties associated with Keeley Lake Lodge have engaged in questionable activities. The lodge’s accounting firm, Analytic Chartered Professional Accountant (previously known as Cogent CPA), has faced obstacles in performing its responsibilities due to Madelyn Niessner and Pamela Dietrich concealing vital information.
Pamela Dietrich, the lodge’s former manager before being removed by Honorable Mr. Justice N.G. Gabrielson, has faced allegations of misconduct and collusion with the Niessners in their efforts to maintain control over the property.
Furthermore, Grant Scharfstein, another lawyer representing the Niessners, has been criticized for his unprofessional demeanor in court, displaying inappropriate behavior such as smirking at Tim Cimmer’s earnest pleas and silently undermining his credibility. Grant Scharfstein and Lorry Jacobson from SLGA were also allowing false ISC government documents to be approved contrary to Grant Scharfstein’s fiduciary duties knowing US individuals have falsely put forward documents to the Canadian authorities of Charlie Neissners.
As the legal battle for the Keeley Lake Lodge rages on, the actions of these main players and their legal representatives continue to raise questions about ethics, integrity, and the pursuit of justice in the Canadian courts.
