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Kelly Vanbuskirk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Kelly, who practices law in Saint John, New Brunswick, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fluently Bilingual, Catherine has a varied litigation practice with a focus on insurance matters and regulatory issues for professionals. She has experience resolving casualty claims, including injury, fatality and abuse claims. She counsels insurers on property and commercial claims as well as subrogated matters. Catherine also provides assistance to professional regulators. She has appeared as counsel in all levels of court in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as well as before the Prince Edwa...

AREAS OF PRACTICE Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Personal Injury and Torts PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Nadia obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2001 and her LLB degree in 2004 from the University of New Brunswick. While attending law school, Nadia won several scholarships and was a member of UNB's 2004 Sopinka Cup Moot team, as well as UNB's 2003 Gale Cup Moot team, which finished second nationally. After completing her articles at the New Brunswick Court of Appeal in F...

David Brannen is the founder of Resolute Employment & Disability Lawyers, a national firm dedicated to representing employees in employment and disability insurance disputes. With a background as an occupational therapist before entering the legal profession, David brings a unique perspective to his practice. His dual training allows him to understand the medical, vocational, and legal dimensions of his clients’ cases, ensuring a comprehensive and effective approach to advocacy. He ...

Originally from Campbellton, New Brunswick, Chantal A. Thibodeau, K.C. rose from humble beginnings to complete her law degree at the top of her class and to build a successful law practice. She spent the first 22 years of her practice as an insurance defense counsel before deciding to pursue her career representing those who really need it – the injured victims. She has appeared before all levels of court in New Brunswick, as well as before the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2017, she was ...

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 ...

J. Marc Richard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. J. Marc, who practices law in Fredericton, New Brunswick, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Marc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Murphy Collette Murphy Served as Managing Partner - Murphy Collette Murphy Mentored several lawyers - Murphy Collette Murphy Authored numerous articles for in house publication "Law Notes" distributed to clients Extensive work in all areas of Civil Litigation, have appeared as counsel in courts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, have acted as mediator in various disputes, over 33 years experience as a trial lawyer. Current Secretary/Treasurer Officer Civil Litigation Sect...

Mathieu Picard is as passionate about his community as he is about his profession. His critical thinking abilities, as well as his strategic approach, make him an expert in conflict resolution. Mathieu appreciates a good challenge; he is constantly striving towards the elaboration of innovative and efficient strategies to deliver the best results possible to his clients. He possesses a large array of professional experience and skills, including a nomination to a federal administrative tribun...

AREAS OF PRACTICE: Civil Litigation, including Insurance , Product Liability, Professional Liability Defence, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, and Mediation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mike received his Business Adminstration Degree in 1988 and Law Degree in 1991 from the University of New Brunswick. He was admitted to the New Brunswick Bar in 1992. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of New Brunswick, and the Saint John Law Society. In 2015,...