Herman, Kloot, & Company welcomed a new associate in the firm last week.
On Monday, March 4, André Wilkins, a native to South Africa began his first day as a lawyer in Drumheller.
In the short time he has been here, he has seen much of Drumheller and is looking forward to the opportunities it brings.
“It was a great opportunity to further my career,” said Wilkins. “I’ve met some of the realtors. I already knew Colin here at the firm, so it wasn’t as though I didn’t know anyone. I met the other lawyers in town and they’ve really made me feel welcome.”
However, his family stayed behind in Saskatchewan so his eldest daughter can finish high school.
“I’m just waiting on my family to join me. My daughter is 18 and just finishing high school, so it made no sense for her to move just yet. My family will be coming down in June,” said Wilkins.
Bill Herman (right) welcomes André Wilkins as a new associate to Herman, Kloot, & Company.
He’s also looking forward to getting involved in a few different sports in Drumheller.
“I love swimming and I’m a scuba diving instructor. I miss the sea. But, I saw the gym and I’ll do the odd workout there. I love long-distance running, so I’ll take up the sport again,” said Wilkins.
Wilkins hails originally from Pretoria, South Africa. He studied law at the University of Pretoria and began his career in 1992, focusing on criminal defence and civil litigation. In 2002 he started a practice as a barrister at the Pretoria Bar.
In July, 2011, Wilkins and his family moved to Saskatchewan. He was accepted into the Saskatchewan Law Society in July, 2012, and was granted permission to practice in Alberta in late February this year.
He will focus on real estate, criminal law, business law, civil litigation, and family law.
