Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Amherst, NS
Hicks LeMoine Law has delivered high-quality legal services for over five decades, combining experience with a commitment to excellence. Our team of six licensed lawyers provides expertise across a full range of practice areas, including Corporate/Commercial Law, Real Estate, Family Law, Criminal Law, and more. We serve clients in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, leveraging a collaborative team approach to ensure clients benefit from multiple professional perspectives. Our firm has represented corporate clients, public and private organizations, and government agencies, building a reputation for reliability and integrity.With offices in Amherst, Sackville, and Parrsboro, we prioritize accessibility and continuity, designating primary contacts while drawing on the full team's skills to meet client needs efficiently. Our lawyers maintain active roles in professional associations and community organizations, reflecting our dedication to both legal excellence and local engagement.
Services
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Criminal Law
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Civil Litigation
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience providing legal services in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
- Our team approach ensures clients receive comprehensive insights from multiple licensed lawyers.
- We specialize in diverse practice areas, including Corporate Law, Real Estate, and Family Law.
- Our firm maintains active roles in professional and community organizations regionally.
- We offer continuity with designated client contacts supported by the full team's expertise.
Services
Corporate Law
Our Corporate Law practice advises businesses on formation, governance, contracts, and transactions. We represent corporations in mergers, acquisitions, and compliance matters, ensuring legal soundness while supporting growth objectives. Clients benefit from strategic counsel tailored to their industry-specific needs.
Real Estate Law
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, financing, and title transfers. Our services cover zoning, land development, and dispute resolution, providing clients with clear guidance through complex property matters in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Family Law
Our Family Law practice addresses divorce, custody, support, and property division with sensitivity and expertise. We prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation when necessary, ensuring clients' rights and children's best interests remain central to all proceedings.
Criminal Law
We defend individuals charged with criminal offenses, from impaired driving to serious criminal charges. Our approach combines thorough case preparation with aggressive advocacy to protect clients' rights and achieve the best possible outcomes in court.
Estate Planning
We assist clients in creating wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to manage estate distribution and incapacity planning. Our goal is to ensure clients' wishes are legally protected while minimizing tax implications and family disputes.
People
Dave W. McNairn
Partner
LL.B graduate of the University of New Brunswick, practicing since 2004. Specializes in Real Estate, Corporate Law, and Estate Planning. Active in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Amherst and Cumberland Business Connector.
Joshua E. Cormier
Partner
LL.B from University of New Brunswick, admitted in 2011. Focuses on Real Estate Law and Wills & Estates. Member of Dorchester Volunteer Fire Department and Sackville Rotary Club, with leadership roles in legal associations.
Thomas L. MacLaren
Partner
LL.B from Cardiff University, called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2013. Practices Real Estate, Wills & Estates, and serves as per diem Crown Attorney. Active in Cumberland Barristers Association and local community boards.
James B. W. Goodwin
Partner
LL.B from University of New Brunswick, specializing in Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, and Personal Injury. Represents clients in motor vehicle accident claims and disability matters. Member of Nova Scotia Barristers Society.
Helen M. Tucker
Partner
J.D. from McGill University, called to bars in Ontario (2021) and Nova Scotia (2021). Focuses on Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Probate. Serves on Cumberland County Barristers Association executive and local music organizations.
Questions
What areas of law does Hicks LeMoine Law specialize in?
We specialize in Corporate/Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Probate Law, Civil Litigation, and Employment Law.
In which provinces do you provide legal services?
Our licensed lawyers serve clients in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from offices in Amherst, Sackville, and Parrsboro.
How does your team approach work for client cases?
We use a collaborative team approach, assigning primary contacts while drawing on all six lawyers' expertise to ensure comprehensive, efficient legal solutions.
Can I get estate planning assistance?
Yes, we help clients create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to manage estate distribution and incapacity planning with tax-efficient strategies.
Are your lawyers involved in professional organizations?
Our attorneys hold leadership roles in the Nova Scotia Barristers Society, Canadian Bar Association, and local legal associations like the Cumberland Barristers Association.
Reviews (2)
Patrick Ferguson
Nov 18, 2021
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I used Hicks Lemoyne recently for a property purchase in Sackville, NB. I would highly recommend them! They are very professional and knowledgeable, giving me lots of info I didn't know (rules are different between ON and NB). I did interview 3 law firms, and they were the best for communication and support.
Danny Dean
Nov 20, 2020
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Very professional yet like family highly impressed ! Thank-you to Everyone at Hicks LeMoine Law for helping make dreams into reality .
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