No matter what is at stake, being involved in a lawsuit is stressful business. As your lawyer, it’s my job to explain the legal challenges you face, build a strategy for your success, and guide you to the best possible outcome.
I advocate for my clients before the civil courts of Atlantic Canada and have appeared at all levels of court including participating at a recent hearing before the Supreme Court of Canada. I often provide opinions on insurance coverages and resolve large-loss insurance claims. I also resolve personal injury claims, professional negligence claims (including medical/dental malpractice, engineering mistakes, and accountant/auditor error), commercial disputes, and employment disputes.
Being a former reporter with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, I know how to gain access to key documents and evidence that media organizations and others need. This work includes challenging publication bans, pursuing Right to Information requests, and resolving defamation claims when necessary.
I am an active member of the Law Society of New Brunswick and have previously served on its Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Committee. Currently, I hold memberships with several prominent legal organizations, including the Canadian Defence Lawyers Association, the Canadian Media Lawyers Association (‘Ad IDEM’), the York-Sunbury Law Society, and the Canadian Bar Association. I frequently volunteer with the Law Society of New Brunswick and regularly present at conferences on topics such as trial cross-examination techniques and examination for discovery.
I am honoured to serve on the Law Society of New Brunswick’s Discipline Committee. In this capacity, I contribute to maintaining the integrity and high standards of New Brunswick’s legal profession by addressing serious complaints concerning the conduct of its members.
Additionally, I am an Alternate Chair of the Mental Health Act Tribunal, where I work in the best interest of those suffering from serious mental illness across the Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, and Miramichi health zones.
My commitment to the legal community extends to my past involvement as a Board Member of ArtsNB, New Brunswick’s provincial funder for artists, and as a member of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s Physician Recruitment Committee. I currently serve as the Treasurer of the Canadian Bar Association of New Brunswick, an organization dedicated to training the province’s lawyers on essential legal ethics and standards. Following this role, I will continue as Vice President and then President, promoting a mandate of professionalism and encouraging best practices among lawyers serving New Brunswickers.
Before becoming a lawyer, I worked for many years as a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. I remain an avid follower of current affairs and politics. When not working for my clients, I enjoy outdoor running, cycling, and travelling with my young family around the Maritimes and beyond.
