Services

Buying a home will likely be the most expensive purchase you ever make. Similarly, selling a home can be a significant moment in your life. We can assist in all aspects of a real estate transaction, including title searches, drafting purchase and sale agreements, financing (including refinancing or construction mortgages), and recording title documents. We handle migration of properties to the provincial Land Registration System. We also have experience with issues that arise for property-owners, such as boundary disputes or easement agreements. Handing the keys to new home buyers (or the sale proceeds to sellers) after a successful closing remains one of the true pleasures of practicing law.

The end of a relationship can be an emotional and difficult time. Let us help make the process as painless as possible. We can assist in the negotiation and drafting of separation agreements and divorce pleadings. Where agreement is not possible, we are experienced and dogged advocates in family court litigation with a goal of achieving a positive outcome regarding child custody, child support, spousal support, and/or property division. If you are at the onset of a relationship, we can draft cohabitation agreements or marriage contracts. Finally, we take pleasure in making adoption applications for our clients.

Being charged with a criminal offence can be a frightening and lonely experience. There is no reason to face a prosecution alone. Allow us to provide you with an effective, comprehensive and spirited defense. We have represented those charged with a range of criminal offences, from impaired driving to murder. We have also represented those charged with narcotics offences, summary offence tickets, and offences under the Fisheries Act.

Starting a small business or developing an existing business can be a daunting experience. We can help with the details, such as incorporation, purchase and sale agreements of assets or shares, financing, partnership or shareholder agreements, employment contracts, and succession planning, so that you can focus on the big picture.

The death of a loved one can be difficult enough without having to worry about estate issues related to that person’s assets. If you are the executor or personal representative of an estate, we can assist in the efficient administration of the estate so that you can focus on the more important needs of your family.

As solicitors for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, we are experienced in the interpretation and application of the Municipal Government Act, the drafting of intermunicipal agreements, and the administration of tax sales.