Lutz Parish Gerrish
With offices located in Hampton, Sussex and Grand Manan Island, our attorneys provide counsel across a range of legal areas of law. Our commitment to helping clients resolves legal issues quickly and efficiently has enabled us to build lasting relationships across all practice areas.
We will guide you through the legal process and provide in-depth service on such areas as:
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Wills & Estates
- Personal Injury Law
- Civil Litigation
- Real Property Law
- Mediation
- Corporate Law
Lutz Parish Gerrish is committed to our clients and the community we serve. Our firm and employees actively support a variety of service organizations including CBA National Board, Make a Wish Foundation Canada, KV Oasis, Rothesay Kings Rotary, Hampton Rotary, Sussex Rotary, Hestia House, READ Saint John, St. Stephen Chamber, Hampton Chamber, Sussex Chamber and Sussex Nutrien Civic Centre. We are proud to have raised over $300,000 from our local Wills Events.
When you have a legal issue that affects your personal life or business, you will find having our dedicated team of lawyers advocate on your behalf will bring comfort and peace of mind.
Update from the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce 'Small Business Awards Gala'
We are thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker for our Small Business Awards Gala this year will be David Lutz, K.C. David was very instrumental in the founding of the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce 45 years ago, and served as its first President.
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, David moved to Hampton in 1969 and has lived here ever since except for a brief time between 1971 and 1977 when he started the first group home in New Brunswick on a farm in Browns Flat and went to law school in Fredericton. He obtained his bachelor of education from Saint Thomas University in 1974, and graduated from the University of New Brunswick and was admitted to the New Brunswick bar in 1977. David was appointed to the Queen’s Counsel in 1992. In 2020, David was awarded the Franklin O. Leger, QC Award, an award given in recognition of outstanding meritorious service, dedication or contribution in accordance with the highest ideals of the legal profession. He has been a Partner in the firm, Lutz Parish Gerrish since 1977. David is married to Brenda Lutz, K.C. who received the very first Franklin Leger K.C. Award. Her garden has been used several times over the past 20 years to raise funds through the Blooming Artists for the John Peters Humphrey Foundation.
David served as President of the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce from 1979-1983. In addition, he has been involved with many other community initiatives including Chair of the Board of the Hampton Credit Union Committee; Founding Member, Secretary and Patron to the Dr. V.A. Snow Centre and Board member for AIDS Saint John.
Lutz Parish Gerrish is proud to announce David M. Lutz, K.C. and Carley Parish, K.C. have been recognized by their Peers in the 2023 & 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™
David was recognized for his work in Criminal Defence and Family Law Mediation. Carley was recognized for her work in Family Law.
The Best Lawyers in Canada™ awards are a showcase of exceptional contributions to the legal profession. The Best Lawyers in Canada is the most comprehensive guide to the highest regarded legal talent in the country, conferred on by their peers.
Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the public—as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction. As such, recognition by Best Lawyers symbolizes excellence in practice.
Congratulations David & Carley!