Shawn Mankatala

Lawyer

Shawn proudly calls the Fraser Valley home, having been born and raised in Abbotsford, BC. His practice centres on family law and civil litigation, where he has built a reputation for clear communication, strong advocacy, and genuine commitment to his clients’ outcomes.

Shawn understands that legal matters are rarely just legal matters. They are personal. Whether negotiating a resolution at the table or fighting for his clients in court, his priority is always the same: understand what his client needs, build a strategy around it, and execute. He is not afraid of a courtroom and his clients know it.

Shawn began his legal career articling with a prominent national firm in the Fraser Valley before building his litigation practice in Abbotsford, appearing in the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia across a wide range of family law and civil matters.

Beyond the law, Shawn has volunteered with the Access Pro Bono Society of BC and the Abbotsford 55+ BC Summer Games. Outside the office he enjoys playing hockey, hitting the golf course, and spending time with family and friends.