CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Address: 1969 Upper Water Street, Purdy’s Wharf Tower II, Suite 904, B3J 3R7, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://ca.usembassy.gov
LIST OF ATTORNEYS
Consular District of the Atlantic Provinces
The U.S. Consulate General in Halifax serves the four Atlantic Provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the two French islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon.
All lawyers listed are English-speaking.
Registered mail may be sent through the Canadian postal service and return receipts obtained.
Credit reports can usually be obtained from the New York or Halifax branches of Dun & Bradstreet, as well as from the Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the Royal Bank.
Notes:
▪ LL.B. Bachelor of Laws - the first professional degree in law (Canada). ▪ LL.M. Master of Laws - an advanced degree in a specialized area of law (Canada, U.S.). ▪ J.D. Juris Doctor - The first professional degree in law (U.S.). ▪ Q.C. Queen's Counsel; this is an honorary title used in Canada and other Commonwealth countries, indicating seniority in the legal profession. Attorney’s List 2019Page 1
▪ B.C.L Bachelor of Civil Law (Canada).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford 4/5
Chester 5
Digby 5
Kentville 5
New Glasgow 5
Shelburne 6
Stellarton 6
Sydney 6
Yarmouth 6
Nova Scotia Legal Aid 7/9
PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Campbellton 10
Moncton 10
Saint John 10
Sussex 11
Legal Aid New Brunswick 12
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PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
St. John's 13
Bay Roberts 13
Happy Valley-Goose Bay 13
Marystown 13
Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission 14/15
PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Charlottetown 16
Summerside 16
Office of the Public Defender 17
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PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford
BRYSON, Colin. Q.C. Physical Address: 1100-1645 Granville Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 1X3. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2147, Halifax, NS, B3J 3B7. Tel. (902) 425-6000. Senior partner in the law firm of Blois, Nickerson & Bryson LLP. Education: Dalhousie University (B.A. Hons. 1979, M.B.A., LL.B., 1983). Nova Scotia Bar: 1984. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2010. Areas of practice include: commercial, insurance, labor, personal injury, and property. Website: http://www.bloisnickerson.com/ Email: [email protected]
LANDRY, Peter. Physical Address: 33 Ochterloney Street, Suite 300, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4P5. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1200, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4P5. Tel. (902) 463-8800. Senior partner in the law firm of Landry McGillivray. Education: Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1974). Saint Mary’s University (B. Comm., 1971). Nova Scotia Bar: 1974. Areas of practice include: personal injury, general litigation, wills, estates, trusts, and residential real estate transactions. Notary Public. Website: http://www.landrymcgillivraylaw.ca/ Email: [email protected]
MACDONALD, Joseph. Q.C. Physical Address: 1969 Upper Water Street, Purdy’s Wharf Tower II, Suite 1300, Halifax, NS B3J 3R7. Tel. (902) 444-8579. Counsel in the law firm of McInnes Cooper. Education: Dalhousie University (B.A,. 1963, LL.B., 1966). New York University (LL.M., 1967). Nova Scotia Bar: 1967. Areas of practice include: banking and financial services, corporate finance and securities, corporate and business, and cross-border law. Website: http://www.mcinnescooper.com/ Email: [email protected]
PINK, Joel. Q.C. Physical Address: 1463 South Park Street, Suite 201, Halifax, NS, B3J 3S9. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 36036, Halifax, NS, B3J 3S9. Tel. (902) 423-7777. Pink Larkin Lawyers. Education: Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1969). Acadia University (B.A., 1966). Nova Scotia Bar: 1969. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1985. Areas of practice include: criminal law and quasi-criminal law. Website: https://pinklarkin.com/ Email: [email protected]
RUSK, Constance. Location: 1600 Bedford Highway, Suite 304, Bedford, NS, B4A 1E8 Tel. (902) 835-7615. Member of the law firm Rusk. Education: University of Saskatchewan (LL.B., 1976, B.A. 1973). Areas of practice include: property law, commercial law, and estate law. Email: [email protected] SMITH, Brian. Q.C. Physical Address: 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 604, Queens Square, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z5. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 852, Dartmouth, Attorney’s List 2019Page 5
NS, B2Y 3Z5. Tel. (902) 463-8100. Partner in the law firm of Smith Evans. Education: Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1974). Areas of practice include: civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, divorce and family law, real estate, and corporate law. Website: www.smithevans.ns.ca Email: [email protected]
Chester
HODGMAN, Blair. Physical Address: 145 Duke Street, Chester, NS, B0J 1J0. Tel. (902) 275-2889. Partner in the law firm of Allen & Hodgman. Areas of practice include: U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Naturalization Law. Member of Nova Scotia Barristers Society and U.S. Licensed (Massachusetts and Ohio). Website: http://allhod.com/ Email: [email protected] Digby
MCCONNELL, Brian. Physical Address: 3 Birch Street, Digby, NS, B0V 1A0. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1239, Digby, NS, B0V 1A0. Tel. (902) 245-5856. Law office of Brian McConnell. Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1985). Notary public. Areas of practice include: real estate, mortgages, wills and estates, corporate and commercial law, and family law. Website: http://www.brianmcconnell.info/ Email: [email protected] Kentville
MUTTART, Geoff. Physical Address: 20 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 2E1. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 515, Kentville, NS, B4N 3X3. Tel (902) 678-2157, ext: 227. Senior lawyer with Muttarts Law Firm. University of Manitoba (M.B. LLB). Areas of practice include: municipal law, planning and zoning law, public procurement (e.g. tenders), real estate law (including commercial and residential financing), agricultural law, business law and estate planning law. Website: http://www.muttartslaw.ca Email: [email protected]
New Glasgow
GOODMAN, Rick. Q.C. Physical Address: 47 Riverside Street, P.O. Box 697, New Glasgow, NS B2H 5G2. Tel (902) 752-5090. Partner in the law firm Goodman MacDonald. Canadian citizen. Education: Dalhousie Law School (LL.B. 1974). Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1997. Areas of practice include: wills and estates, real estate purchases and sales, business incorporation, land migration, civil litigation and arbitration, and debt collection. Website: http://www.goodmanmacdonald.ca/ Email: [email protected] Shelburne
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HARDING, Donald. Physical Address: 30 John Street, P.O. Box 549, Shelburne, NS, B0T 1W0. Tel. (902) 875-3611. Law firm of Donald G. Harding, Barrister & Solicitor. Education: Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1980). Areas of practice include: corporate and fisheries, estates, marriage, divorce, child custody and real estate. Notary Public. Email: [email protected]
Stellarton
MACISAAC, Hector. Physical Address: 195 North Foord Street, P.O. Box 849, Stellarton, NS, B0K 1S0. Tel. (902) 752-5143. Law firm of MacIsaac Clarke & Duffy. Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1988). Nova Scotia Bar: 1989. Areas of practice include: criminal law, estates and trusts, and real estate. Email: [email protected]
Sydney
NATHANSON, Sheldon. Physical Address: 50 Stable Drive, Unit 2, Sydney, NS, B1P 0B9. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 79, Pier Postal Station, Sydney, NS, B1N 3B1. Tel. (902) 562-1929. Toll Free 1-877-868-1929. Dalhousie Law School (LL.B., Valedictorian 1989). Founder of Sheldon Nathanson Law. Per Diem Crown Attorney for Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service. Member of Nova Scotia bar Council. Member of Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society Qualifications and Bar Admissions Committee. Areas of practice include: education law, contract law, corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, criminal law, family law and property law. Website: http://www.sheldonnathanson.com/ Email: [email protected]
Yarmouth
FRASER, Matthew. Physical Address: 8 Brown Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4B6. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 670, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4B6. Tel. (902) 742-9171. Partner in Hood Fraser Law Firm. Nova Scotia Bar: 2008. Areas of practice include: civil litigation, corporate law, criminal law, family law, fisheries and marine law, personal injury law, real estate law, and wills and estates. Website: www.hoodfraser.ca
NICKERSON, Andrew. Q.C. Physical Address: 77 Water Street, P.O. Box 117, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4B1. Tel. (902) 749-1995. Partner in the law firm of Nickerson Jacquard Fraser. Education: Queen’s University (LL.B., 1977). Nova Scotia Bar: 1978. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1997. Areas of practice include: civil litigation, commercial and corporate law, business acquisitions and financing, fisheries and marine law, taxation and real estate transactions. Website: http://www.njflaw.ca/ Email: [email protected] Nova Scotia Legal Aid
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This program is funded jointly by the Government of the Province of Nova Scotia and the Federal Government of Canada. It provides legal aid on the basis of financial need.
PLEASE NOTE: AMERICAN CITIZENS WHO ARE NOT RESIDENTS OF NOVA SCOTIA ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES FROM NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID. LEGAL AID OFFICES DO NOT HANDLE IMMIGRATION MATTERS.
Offices are located in the following areas:
Amherst: 55 Church St, B4H 3A7 Tel. (902) 667-7544 Toll Free 1-866-999-7544 Fax- 902-667-0030
Annapolis: P.O. Box 188 Royal 56 St. Anthony Street, B0S 1A0 Tel (902) 532-2311 Toll Free 1-866-532-2311 Fax (902) 532-7488
Antigonish: 70 West St. Suite 2, B2G 2X7 Tel. (902) 863-3350 Toll Free 1-866-439-1544 Fax: 902-863-7598
Bridgewater: 202-141 High Street, B4V 1W2 Liverpool Sub-Office Tel. (902) 543-4658 Bridgewater, NS Toll Free: 1-866-563-4658 Tel (902)-354-3215 Fax: 902-543-3044 Toll Free 1-866-543-4658
Dartmouth: (Criminal) (Family) 300-99 Wyse Rd. 1210-99 Wyse Rd. B3A 4S5 B3A 4S5 Tel: (902) 420-8815 Tel: (902) 420-7921 Toll Free: 1-877-420-8818 Toll Free 1-855-420-7921 Fax: (902) 420-6562 Fax: 902-420-7804
Halifax: (Adult Criminal) (Family) 400-5475 Spring Garden Rd. 2830 Agricola St. B3J 3T2 B3K 4E4 Attorney’s List 2019Page 8
Tel. (902) 420-6583 Tel: (902) 420-3450 Toll Free 1-877-777-6583 Toll Free 1-866-420-3450 Fax (902) 420-1260 Fax: (902) 420-2873
(HRM Youth) (HRM Duty Counsel) 401-5475 Spring Garden Rd. 402-5475 Spring Garden Tel. (902) 420-6569 Tel. (902) 420-7800 Fax: (902) 428-5736 Fax: (902) 420-6561
(Supreme Court Family Division Duty Counsel) 3380 Devonshire Ave. B3K 5M6 Tel: (902) 424-5616 Fax: (902) 424-0562
Kentville: 325 Main St., Salon B, B4N 1K5 Tel. (902) 679-6110 Toll Free: 1-866-679-6110 Fax: (902) 679-6177
New Glasgow: 116 George St., B2H 2K6 Tel. (902) 755-7020 Toll Free 1-877-755-7020 Fax: 902-752-8733
Port 302-15 Kennedy Street, B9A 2Y1 Hawkesbury: Tel: (902) 625-4047 Toll Free: 1-888-817-0116 Fax (902) 625-5216
Sydney: 401-15 Dorchester St. B1P 5Y9 (Duty Counsel) Tel. (902) 563-2295 402-15 Dorchester St. Toll Free: 1-877-563-2295 Tel: (902) 539-7026 Fax: (902) 539-0489 Fax: (902) 539-3058
(Conflict Office) (Supreme Court Family 338 Charlotte Street, Division Duty Counsel) Main Level, B1P 1C8 136 Charlotte Street Tel: (902) 563-2770 Main Level, B1P 1C3 Fax: (902) 563-2774 Tel: (902) 563-2085 Fax: (902) 563-2224
Truro: 102-523 Prince St, B2N 1E8 Tel. (902) 893-5920 Toll Free: 1-877-777-5920 Attorney’s List 2019Page 9
Fax: 902-893-6112
Windsor: 151, Wentworth Rd. Suite 2, P.O. Box 760, B0N 2T0 Tel. (902) 798-8397 Toll Free: 1-866-798-8397 Fax: 902-798-8345
Yarmouth: 204-164 Main Street B5A 1C2 Tel. (902) 742-7827 Toll Free: 1-866-742-3300 Fax: (902) 742-0676
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PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Campbellton
DELANEY, Terrance. Q.C. Physical Address: 123 Water Street, Suite 206, P.O. Box 490, Campbellton, NB, E3N 3G9. Tel. (506) 753-7618. Law firm of Terrance Delaney. Education: University of New Brunswick (B.C.L., 1972). New Brunswick Bar: 1972. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2002. Areas of practice include: estates and trusts, commercial law, personal injury law, real estate law general practice. Notary Public. Email: [email protected]
Moncton
MACLENNAN, John. Physical Address: Heritage Court, 95 Foundry Street, Suite 300, Moncton, NB, E1C 5H7. Tel. (506) 383-6303. Partner in the law firm Bingham Law. Education: University of New Brunswick (B.C.L., 1978). New Brunswick Bar: 1978. Areas of practice include: corporate and commercial law, real estate law, wills and estates, debtor and creditor law. Notary Public. Website: http://www.bingham.ca/ Email: [email protected]
STEWART, Christopher. Physical Address: Blue Cross Centre, 644 Main Street, Suite 601, Moncton, N.B. E1C 1E2. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 28051, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 9N4. Tel. (506) 383-2224. Partner in the law firm Stewart McKelvey. Education: University of New Brunswick (LL.B., 1989). New Brunswick Bar: 1990. Areas of practice include: energy and natural resources, litigation, labor and employment, immigration law, transportation. Notary Public. Website: http://www.stewartmckelvey.com/ Email: [email protected]
Saint John
GILLIS, John. Physical Address: 90 King Street, Unit L150, Saint John, NB, E2L 1G4. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7174, Saint John, NB, E2L 4S6. Tel. (506) 634-3600 ext: 302. CEO of Gilbert McGloan Gillis. Education: University of New Brunswick (LL.B.). Areas of practice include: civil litigation, corporate and commercial law and personal injury. Website: http://gmglaw.com/ Email: [email protected] Sussex
FULTON, Gary. Physical Address: 30 Church Ave, Sussex, NB, E4E 1Y7. Tel. (506) 433-4215. Member of the law firm of Purnell & Fulton. Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1971). New Brunswick Bar: 1972. Areas of practice include: wills and estates, collections, real estate, family law, and civil litigation. Notary Public. Email: [email protected] Attorney’s List 2019Page 11
New Brunswick Legal Aid http://www.legalaid.nb.ca/
This program is operated by the New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission (NBLASC). Individuals with low income or those on social assistance qualify for covered services. Legal Aid determines who is eligible for legal representation based on scope of service and financial eligibility.
Offices are located in the following cities:
Bathurst: 275 Main Street, Suite 215, E2A 1A9 Tel. (506) 546-5010
Campbellton: 19 Aberdeen Street, Suite 201, E3N 2J6 Tel. (506) 753-6453
Edmundston: 121 rue de l’Eglise, Suite 209, E3V 1J9 Tel. (506) 735-4213
Fredericton: 412 Queen Street, Suite 210, E3B 1B6 Tel. (506) 444-2776
Miramichi: 673 King George Highway, Suite 103, E1V 1N6 Tel. (506) 622-1061
Moncton: 860 Main Street, Suite 402, E1C 1G2 Tel. (506) 853-7300
Saint John: 15 Market Square, Suite 1509, E2L 1E8 Tel. (506) 633-6030
Tracadie-Shelia: 3512 Principale Street, Suite 1, E1X 1C9 Tel. (506) 395-1507
Woodstock: 633 Main Street, Unit 122, E7M 2C6 Tel. (506) 328-8127
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PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
St. John's
FITZGERALD, Stephen. Address: Terrace on the Square, Level 2, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4J9. Tel. (709) 724-3800. Law firm of Browne Fitzgerald Morgan & Avis. Education: Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1986). Newfoundland and Labrador Bar: 1987. Areas of practice include: litigation, insurance, mortgage remedies/security, and real estate. Website: http://www.bfma-law.com/ Email: [email protected]
Bay Roberts
MOORES, Douglas. Q.C. Address: 268 Conception Bay Highway (route 70), Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0, P.O. Box 806. Tel. (709) 786-7114. Toll Free: 1-855-786-7114. Partner in the law firm of Moores & Collins. Education: Dalhousie Law School (LL.B., 1971). Appointed Queen’s Counsel: 1984. Areas of practice include: personal injury and accident claims, real estate/wills and estates, family law, fishing and marine enterprises, criminal and other offenses, corporate and commercial law, and administrative and review boards. Website: http://www.mac-law.ca/ Email: [email protected]
Happy Valley – Goose Bay
WHITE, Derrick. Address: 169 Hamilton River Road, Suite 201, P.O. Box 736, Station B, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, A0P 1E0. Tel. (709) 722-0637. Partner in the law firm O’Brien White. Education: Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1998). Areas of practice include: corporate and commercial law, real estate and property development, contract negotiation, employment and civil litigation. Website: https://www.obaw.ca/ Email: [email protected]
Marystown
MACBEATH, Donald. Q.C. Physical Address: 279 Ville Marie Drive, Marystown, NL, A0E 2M0. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218, Marystown, NL, A0E 2M0. Tel. (709) 279-2467. Senior partner in the law firm of MacBeath Law. Newfoundland Bar: 1975. Appointed Queen’s Counsel: 2002. University of New Brunswick (LL.B., 1974). Areas of practice include: personal injury litigation, civil litigation, commercial litigation, corporate law, criminal defense, appeals, and mediation. Notary Public. Email: [email protected]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission http://www.legalaid.nl.ca/index.html
Legal Aid provides a range of legal services to low income individuals in Newfoundland and Labrador in the areas of family and criminal law. Those who are eligible can access the service of one of Legal Aid’s experienced lawyers located throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Toll free: 1-800-563-9911 E-mail: [email protected]
Offices are located in the following areas:
Carbonear: 21 Industrial Crescent, P.O. Box 340, A1Y 1B7 Tel: (709) 596-7835 Alt Tel: (709) 786-6003 Fax: (709) 596-1301 Toll Free: 1-844-596-7835
Clarenville: 382F Memorial Drive, A5A 1P4 Tel. (709) 466-7138 Fax: (709)-466-7024 Toll Free: 1-844-260-7138
Corner Brook: 19 Union Street, A2H 5P9 Tel. (709) 639-9226 Fax: (709) 634-3760 Toll Free: 1-844-639-9226
Gander: 94 Airport Boulevard, A1V 2M7 Tel. (709) 256-3991 Fax: (709) 256-4336
Grand Falls-Windsor: 7A Queensway Drive, P.O. Box 6, A2A 2J3 Tel. (709) 489-9081 Fax: (709) 489-1197
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay: 19-21 Burnwood Drive, P.O. Box 442, Station B, A0P 1E0 Tel. (709) 896-5323 Fax (709) 896-4444
Labrador West: Wabush Shopping Centre, Grenfell Drive, P.O. Box 370 A0R 1B0 Tel: (709) 282-3425 Fax: (709) 282-3427
Marystown: 4 Industrial Park, P.O. Box 474, A0E 2M0 Tel. (709) 279-3068 Fax: (709) 279-4249
Stephenville: 135 Carolina Avenue, P.O. Box 570, A2N 3B4 Tel. (709) 643-5263 Fax: (709) 643-2798 Toll Free: 1-844-304-5263
St. John's: 251 Empire Avenue, Suite 200, A1C 3H9 Tel. (709) 753-7863 Fax: (709) 753-6226
St. John’s 251 Empire Avenue, (Primary Conflict): Suite 102, A1C 3H9 Tel: (709) 722-6981 Fax: (709) 722-6984
St. John’s 251 Empire Avenue, (Secondary Conflict): Suite 100, A1C 3H9 Tel: (709) 753-3706 Fax: (709) 753-2851
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PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Charlottetown
HENNESSEY, John. Q.C. Address: 141 Kent Street, Suite 300, McInnes Cooper Building, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 1N3. Tel. (902) 629-6268. Partner of the firm McInnes Cooper. Education: University of Ottawa, (LL.B., 1981). Prince Edward Island Bar: 1982. Areas of practice include: corporate law, commercial finance, commercial and tort litigation, real property, estates and estates litigation, employment and labour and energy and natural resources. Website: http://www.mcinnescooper.com/ Email: [email protected]
MCCABE, Clifford. Address: 193 Arnett Street, P.O. Box 300, Summerside, PE, C1N 4Y8. Tel. (902) 436-4296. Law Firm of McCabe Law. Education: Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1977). Areas of practice include: family law, personal injury law, criminal law, insurance law, commercial law and general litigation. Website: http://www.cmccabelaw.com/
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Prince Edward Island Legal Aid
Prince Edward Island Legal Aid offers legal aid to low income individuals who have legal needs in the areas of criminal law, youth criminal justice, family and civil law. The determination as to need is made by the lawyer assigned to the case.
Website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/legal- aid
Email: [email protected]
General Inquiries:
Charlottetown Criminal Office: 40 Great George Street, P.O. Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7N8 Phone: (902) 368-6043 Fax: (902) 368-6122
Charlottetown Family Office: 1 Harbourside Access Road, Suite B, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7N8 Phone: (902) 368-6656 (inquiries) Phone: (902) 368-6540 (office) Fax: (902) 620-3083
Summerside Criminal Office: 120 Heather Moyse Drive, 2nd Floor, Summerside, PE, C1N 5Y8 Phone: (902) 888-8219 Fax: (902) 438-4071
Summerside Family Office: 120 Heather Moyse Drive, 2nd Floor, Summerside, PE, C1N 5Y8 Phone: (902) 888-8066 Fax: (902) 438-4071
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