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Please join us in congratulating Myles L. Bilodeau, JD, TEP, and Erin O’Brien Edmonds, KC, TEP, on being recognized by their peers in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers.

Myles Bilodeau has been recognized for his work in Tax Law, and Erin O’Brien Edmonds has been recognized for her work in both Real Estate Law, as well as in Trusts and Estates. Way to go guys!

Learn more about our lawyers and services here: https://www.arcuslegal.ca/

Matthew A. Edmonds - Recognized in the 2026 edition Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ for his work in real estate law

Congratulations to Matt Edmonds for being selected by his peers for recognition in the 2006 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ for his work in real estate law. The “Ones to Watch” awards are for lawyers earlier in their careers who have shown outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Matt practises real estate law at Arcus Legal in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He represents clients buying and selling homes, condos, and vacant lands; mortgaging or refinancing real estate; and migrating properties to the Land Registration System. Matt applies his experience in legal tech to facilitate efficient and secure transactions in his property law practice.… [Read more]

Happy Labour Day! Arcus Legal will be closed September 1 for Labour Day

Arcus Legal will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 1st, and will return to regular office hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Arcus Legal congratulates Cassandra (Cassie) Taylor on her achievement

Congratulations Cassie on achieving the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, granted by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

This designation is a mark of professional excellence and expanded knowledge in the fields of trusts and estates and reflects Cassie’s commitment to the highest standards of client service and technical excellence.

Please join us in congratulating Cassie on this significant professional milestone!

 

 

Photo of Youmn Young, newest associate lawyer at Arcus Legal

Please join us in welcoming Youmn Young, Associate Lawyer to Arcus Legal.

With a sharp mind for civil litigation, corporate and administrative law, Youmn brings experience from across NS, NL & ON. Her legal experience includes work with legal aid, tenancy tribunals, and Crown prosecution offices. She holds a law degree from UNB and a science degree from Acadia, where she stood out as a leader, advocate, and award-winning student.

Outside of law, she’s a force; training for triathlons, pushing limits in CrossFit & jiu jitsu, and embracing balance through yoga, nature, and family time.

We’re thrilled to have her on the Arcus team!

Arcus Legal will be closed for Natal Day on Monday August 4

Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, August 4th for Natal Day.

Our office will reopen on Tuesday, August 5th to regular business hours. Have a great long weekend!

Arcus Legal wishes you a Happy Canada Day. Our office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1.
Happy Canada Day! Arcus Legal will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st for Canada Day.
Our office will return to regular business hours on Wednesday, July 2nd.
Arcus Legal closed Monday May 19 for Victoria Day

Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, May 19th in honour of Victoria Day.

Our office will return to on Tuesday, May 20th.

Image of Erin O'Brien Edmonds accepting award 2024 Distinguished Service Award from Morgan Manzer, President of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society

We are proud to congratulate Erin O’Brien Edmonds, KC, TEP, as the recipient of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes outstanding lawyers who have made significant contributions to their community and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.

More specifically, the award is given to a lawyer who has demonstrated integrity, professional achievement, service to the profession, community service, and contribution to law reform.

Throughout four decades of service, Erin’s volunteer contributions have included lecturing on real estate law, estate planning, and probate. Erin has taken the lead in developing lawyers’ training materials for new laws, including the Land Registration Act and the Probate Act.… [Read more]

Happy Administrative Professionals Day from Arcus Legal

Today on Administrative Professionals Day, we recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our teams organized, efficient, and thriving.

Your contributions don’t go unnoticed, and we’re incredibly grateful for all that you do to make us go #FurtherTogether !