How We Help

Legal disputes can arise between individuals, businesses, employers, insurers, property owners, and other parties. These matters often involve competing interests and can become difficult to resolve without experienced legal guidance.

Our litigation lawyers help clients assess their options, understand the risks involved, and develop practical strategies focused on achieving an effective resolution.

We assist with matters including:

• Business disputes
• Breach of contract
• Property damage
• Personal injury claims
• Insurance claims
• Employment disputes
• Other civil claims

Whether a matter can be resolved through negotiation or requires court proceedings, our goal is to provide clear advice and strong representation while keeping your objectives in focus.

Effective legal advice for businesses requires more than technical knowledge. It also requires an understanding of how a business operates, the challenges it faces, and the goals of its owners.

We work with private companies, family businesses, licensed professionals, entrepreneurs, and other organizations throughout New Brunswick.

Our corporate and commercial services include:

• Starting a business
• Incorporations and business structuring
• Buying or selling a business
• Succession planning
• Commercial agreements
• Construction contracts
• Financing
• Liens
• Business disputes
• Workplace and human resource matters
• Bankruptcy and insolvency-related matters

We help both new and established businesses make informed legal decisions and manage issues that can affect their operations, owners, employees, and long-term plans.

Facing a criminal charge can have serious consequences for your liberty, employment, family, and reputation. Our criminal lawyers provide experienced representation and help clients understand the process, the allegations against them, and the options available.

We represent clients in matters including:

• Jury trials
• Impaired driving and related offences
• Assault
• Theft
• Fraud
• Traffic offences
• Serious criminal charges

Every case is different. We take the time to understand the circumstances, explain the available options, and provide a defence strategy tailored to the client and the case.

Separation, divorce, parenting disputes, and other family law matters can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. We provide practical advice and representation to help clients protect their interests and make informed decisions during difficult transitions.

We assist with matters including:

• Separation and divorce
• Division of property
• Parenting arrangements
• Decision-making responsibility
• Parenting time
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Pension and retirement assets
• Other family law disputes

Our lawyers guide clients through each stage of the process and work toward practical solutions that reflect their circumstances and priorities.

Mediation can provide an alternative to resolving a dispute through a full court proceeding.

During mediation, the parties meet with a neutral mediator who helps facilitate discussion and explore possible solutions. Mediation may be appropriate where both parties are willing to participate and work toward an agreement.

Potential benefits of mediation include:

• Reduced time and cost
• Greater control over the outcome
• More flexibility in developing solutions
• Reduced stress compared with litigation
• Improved communication between the parties
• The possibility of resolving a dispute without a trial

Our lawyers can assist clients before and during mediation, help evaluate proposed resolutions, and provide advice about their legal rights and obligations.

A serious injury can affect your health, employment, income, independence, and quality of life.

Our lawyers assist clients with personal injury and disability-related claims and help them understand whether compensation may be available.

We assist with matters including:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Disability claims
• Fatal accidents
• Slip and fall claims
• Pedestrian accidents
• Medical malpractice claims
• Dog bites and animal-related injuries

We assess the circumstances of each claim, explain the legal process, and work to protect our clients’ interests while pursuing fair compensation.

Real estate transactions involve significant financial and legal obligations. Our lawyers and paralegals help clients navigate property transactions and understand the requirements of New Brunswick real estate law.

We provide services including:

• Residential purchases and sales
• Cottage and recreational property transactions
• Farm property transactions
• Commercial property transactions
• Refinancing
• Transfers
• Title review
• Mortgage and lender services
• Closing services
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Property-related disputes

Careful legal review can help identify issues early and reduce the risk of disputes, delays, and unexpected costs.

A clear estate plan can help ensure your wishes are understood and reduce uncertainty for your family and loved ones.

Our lawyers work with clients to develop practical estate plans based on their assets, family circumstances, and long-term goals.

We assist with:

• Wills
• Estate planning
• Powers of attorney
• Health care directives
• Trusts
• Estate administration
• Probate and related applications

We provide guidance throughout the planning and estate administration process with a focus on clarity, efficiency, and protecting the client’s intentions.