Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Hicks LeMoine Law has served clients for over five decades with a commitment to excellence in legal representation. Our team of six licensed lawyers operates across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, offering expertise in corporate/commercial law, real estate, family law, criminal defense, and estate planning. We employ a collaborative team approach, ensuring clients benefit from multiple professional perspectives while maintaining personalized service through designated contact attorneys.Our firm's deep roots in Cumberland County and extensive experience with corporate entities, government agencies, and private clients position us to deliver practical, results-oriented legal solutions. We maintain active community involvement and professional development to uphold our reputation for integrity and reliability in all legal matters.
Services
Corporate Law
Real Estate
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our team approach ensures access to multiple expert perspectives on every case
- We maintain active professional development to stay current with evolving legal landscapes
- Our firm provides seamless service across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick jurisdictions
- We combine local community knowledge with extensive corporate legal expertise
Services
Corporate Law
We provide comprehensive corporate legal services including business formations, mergers, acquisitions, and commercial transactions. Our team advises on corporate governance, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. With decades of experience representing both local businesses and national corporations, we deliver practical solutions for all stages of business operations.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, mortgages, land subdivisions, and property disputes. We assist with purchase agreements, title registrations, and tax considerations under Nova Scotia and New Brunswick laws. The team handles complex real estate matters including development projects and commercial leasing arrangements for clients throughout the Maritimes.
Family Law
We offer compassionate representation in family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and property division. Our approach focuses on negotiated settlements while preparing for litigation when necessary. Services include drafting cohabitation agreements, enforcing court orders, and addressing unique family law challenges in cross-provincial situations.
Estate Planning
We help clients create comprehensive estate plans through wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our services include probate administration, tax planning strategies, and business succession planning. We advise on advance medical directives and provide executor support to ensure clients' wishes are honored while minimizing tax liabilities for beneficiaries.
Employment Law
Our employment law practice serves both employers and employees with contract negotiations, workplace policy development, and dispute resolution. We handle termination claims, discrimination cases, and occupational health and safety compliance. The team provides proactive guidance to maintain regulatory compliance while protecting employer-employee relationships in both provincial jurisdictions.
People
Dave W. McNairn
Partner
Licensed in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Dave McNairn specializes in real estate, corporate law, and municipal law. With over 20 years at Hicks LeMoine, he serves on legal association boards and maintains active community involvement through local business organizations.
Joshua E. Cormier
Partner
Licensed in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Joshua Cormier focuses on real estate law and estate planning. A 2011 graduate of the University of New Brunswick Law School, he combines legal expertise with community service through local fire and rotary organizations.
Thomas L. MacLaren
Partner
Specializing in real estate and estate law, Thomas MacLaren brings international legal education experience from Cardiff University. He serves as a per diem Crown Attorney and contributes to local business associations while maintaining active legal practice in two provinces.
James B. W. Goodwin
Partner
James Goodwin practices civil litigation, insurance law, and personal injury cases. With a focus on contingency-based representation, he brings practical solutions to complex legal disputes while maintaining professional affiliations in multiple Canadian jurisdictions.
Gabrielle LeBlanc
Associate
A 2023 graduate of Universit de Moncton, Gabrielle LeBlanc specializes in family law and criminal defense. Her bilingual capabilities and community involvement through Big Brother Big Sister program enhance her client-focused legal practice.
Questions
What areas of law does Hicks LeMoine Law specialize in?
We specialize in corporate/commercial law, real estate transactions, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, and employment law across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Do you serve clients in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick?
Yes, our licensed legal team provides services throughout both provinces with offices in Amherst (NS), Sackville (NB), and Parrsboro (NS).
How does your team approach work for client cases?
We use a collaborative team approach where multiple lawyers contribute expertise while maintaining designated primary contacts for consistent client communication.
What experience does your firm have with business clients?
For over 50 years, we've represented diverse corporate clients including private companies, government agencies, and charitable organizations across multiple industries.
