Welcome Barbara Mackie
Arcus Legal welcomes its newest member to the team, Barbara Mackie.
Barbara brings years of customer service as well as other related experiences in her roll of Receptionist/Executive Assistant. Barbara has lived in Halifax for most of her life but she still considers Cape Breton her home. When she’s not working you can find her travelling around the province looking for the best seafood chowder. Barbara is looking forward to starting her next chapter with the team here, at Arcus Legal.
Welcome Michael (Mick) Levin
Join us in welcoming lawyer Michael (Mick) Levin to the Arcus Legal team, who brings a busy practise in the areas of real estate and corporate law, as well as civil litigation. A Haligonian born and raised, Mick articled at one of the largest firms in Atlantic Canada before joining a mid-sized downtown Halifax firm as an Associate and later a Partner. Mick cites the Arcus team’s expertise, camaraderie, and collaborative approach to client service as a big motivation for making the move. When he is not in the office, Mick is an [read more…]
Osgoode Hall Law School features Johann Du Plessis in Alumni Spotlight article
Osgoode Hall Law School recently featured Arcus Legal lawyer Johann Du Plessis in an Alumni Spotlight article. Check out the link below to learn more about Johann’s impressive career.
Welcome Gregg Knudsen
We are pleased to announce that Gregg Knudsen has joined Arcus Legal to practice with our Property and Estates Teams. Bringing more than 30 years of experience to our firm, he will be serving clients’ needs for estate and trust planning, probate administration, and real property transactions. Gregg also offers experience in elder law, charitable giving, wealth management, taxation, business succession, and mental health law. Throughout his career, Gregg has contributed extensively to the legal profession and his local community, sitting on provincial review and appeal boards, chairing Canadian Bar Association sections, and serving on law reform initiatives.
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Happy Holidays from Arcus Legal
Happy holidays from everyone at Arcus Legal! We wish you all the best in the new year.
Our office will be closed from December 24–28, open December 29–30, closed December 31 – January 3, then back to the usual schedule on January 4.
Welcome Mel Freeland
Arcus Legal welcomes Mel Freeland as our newest Corporate Tax Paralegal. Mel joins us with over seven years’ experience working in corporate law. She has lived in Nova Scotia for most of her life and is looking forward to working with local small business owners. When not at work, she enjoys going for walks, listening to podcasts, and hanging out with her animal friends Dexter the cat (not to be confused Arcus Legal’s Co-Chief Canine Officer) and Morty the Akita (and his human).
‘Best Lawyers’ features Erin O’Brien Edmonds’ advice to new lawyers
Best Lawyers’ article “Advice from Canada’s ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Honorees” showcases Erin O’Brien Edmonds’ answer to the question: “If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self at the start of your career, what would it be?”
Practicing law is daunting in the beginning. When you’re starting out, you’ll think everyone knows more than you do—and they probably will. My advice is to take your time, be thorough, and don’t give up. It takes dedication and engagement to be a good lawyer. It is a never-ending battle to stay on top of things. When you feel you [read more…]
Dianna Burns joins Estate Planning Council of Canada
Arcus Legal congratulates Dianna Burns for joining the Estate Planning Council of Canada, a national association of professionals in the estate planning industry.
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Welcome Hailey Millesse
Please join us in welcoming our newest Executive Assistant, Hailey Millesse, to the Arcus Legal team! She will be working closely with Tjiske Polstra to provide support and administrative assistance. Hailey completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph, concentrating her studies in Political Science and Sociology. Through the University of Guelph, she also obtained a Certificate in Public Policy and Administration. Hailey brings a wide range of customer service and administrative experience. In her spare time, Hailey enjoys reading and cooking. She is currently working her way through reading the top 100 books to read in a lifetime. [read more…]