Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Halifax
Established in 1960, Clyde Paul has built a reputation as a trusted legal partner in Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia. Our team of three full-time lawyers and dedicated support staff prioritize an old-fashioned work ethic, focusing on achieving tangible results for individuals and businesses. We specialize in real estate, estate planning, business law, family law, criminal law, and probate administration, offering personalized legal guidance tailored to the unique needs of our Maritime community.With decades of combined experience, we provide non-intimidating, client-centered services, including on-site visits and house calls upon request. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the courtroom, as we actively engage in community service and maintain deep roots in the region we serve.
Services
Real Estate
Wills & Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Business Law
Family Law
Criminal Law
Incorporations
Refinancing
Notarial Services
Child Protection Law
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of combined legal experience serving Nova Scotia
- Our team provides personalized, non-intimidating legal consultations
- We offer on-site visits and house calls for client convenience
- Specialized expertise in Maritime-specific real estate and estate law
- Deep community roots with active local involvement since 1960
Services
Real Estate
Our firm handles all aspects of real estate transactions including property purchases, sales agreements, land title migrations, and leasing arrangements. We provide expert guidance through complex property transfers and negotiate easements and rights of way. With decades of experience in Halifax's real estate market, we ensure smooth transactions for residential and commercial clients.
Wills & Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans tailored to individual needs through detailed client consultations. Our services include drafting wills, powers of attorney, and personal care directives. We help clients document their wishes for asset distribution while ensuring compliance with Nova Scotia's legal requirements for estate documentation.
Probate Administration
We assist executors with probate processes and estate administration, acting as legal proctors for estate matters. Our services cover asset distribution, debt settlement, and legal compliance during estate transitions. We provide ongoing support for executors navigating complex estate settlements in Nova Scotia.
Business Law
We advise businesses on incorporation, share structures, and shareholder agreements while collaborating with accountants for optimal tax planning. Our services include asset sales, company purchases, and share disposition transactions. We help establish Nova Scotia limited liability companies tailored to clients' business objectives.
Family Law
We provide legal representation for divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and support agreements. Our services cover contested and uncontested divorces, spousal support negotiations, and child protection law matters. We guide clients through family law court processes with compassionate yet assertive representation.
People
Clyde A. Paul
Founding Partner
K.C. lawyer with 40+ years' experience in real estate, estates, and corporate law. Dalhousie University graduate actively involved in community service through Lions Club and Natal Day Committee leadership.
Peter J. Katsihtis
Lawyer
Licensed since 1990, specializing in family law, criminal law, and adoptions. Dalhousie University graduate with 20+ years' experience serving Halifax clients in complex legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Clyde A. Paul & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in real estate transactions, wills and estate planning, probate administration, business law, family law, criminal law, and child protection matters.
Do you offer consultations for new clients?
Yes, we encourage prospective clients to schedule consultations to discuss their legal needs and determine how we can best assist with their specific matters.
Can you assist with property transactions in Nova Scotia?
Our firm handles all aspects of real estate transactions including purchases, sales, agreements of sale, and mortgage arrangements across Nova Scotia.
Do you provide estate planning services for individuals?
Yes, we create customized estate plans including wills, powers of attorney, and personal care directives through detailed client consultations.
Are your legal services available outside Halifax?
We serve clients throughout Nova Scotia, with our legal expertise applicable to matters across the province.
Can you help with business incorporation in Nova Scotia?
We assist with incorporating Nova Scotia limited liability companies and developing appropriate corporate structures tailored to clients' business needs.
