Maria G. Henheffer, K.C.

Maria G. Henheffer, K.C.

Saint John, NB recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
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4 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Corporate and Commercial Litigation Family Law Insurance Law Labour and Employment Law

Biography

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Litigation, Insurance, Personal Injury, Labour and Employment, and Aboriginal Law

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Maria received her B.A. degree from St. Thomas University in 1977, and her LL.B degree from the University of New Brunswick in 1980. She was admitted to the Newfoundland Bar in 1981 and to the New Brunswick Bar in 1989. Maria received her appointment as Queen's Counsel (Q.C.) in 2004.

Her affiliations include membership in the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of New Brunswick, the Saint John Law Society, and the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. She is also the former President of the Law Society of New Brunswick.

Maria has extensive trial experience and administrative law experience. She has frequently appeared before administrative tribunals, and courts at all levels in Atlantic Canada to represent her clients. Maria was also appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Brenton Kean

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • English

  • New Brunswick, Law Society of New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador, Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Canadian Bar Association - member
  • Saint John Law Society - member
  • The Law Society of New Brunswick - member
  • English
  • New Brunswick, Law Society of New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador, Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Canadian Bar Association - member
  • Saint John Law Society - member
  • The Law Society of New Brunswick - member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labour and Employment Law

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