professionalism

 

I am honoured to practice law in Nova Scotia. Impressed by the competence, diligence, professionalism, community involvement and care of so many members of the bar, I strive to follow their example.

 

inspiration

I am inspired by the entrepreneurs and social and global innovators of Halifax. The risk-takers. The ones perhaps with little resources but with big dreams. Halifax, with its universities, colleges, openness and community, is rich with such people and their ideas. I wish to be part of these people’s lives and their businesses or projects.

value : cost reduction / accessibility

I am thankful to the founders of the Hub Halifax. Their offering allows me to be based in the centre of a business incubator, surrounded by passion, creativity and community and also to avoid conventional overhead. Computerized document automation software and reliance on technology allows me to be increasingly responsive, individualized and cost effective.

With my background, I am confident that I offer very good value to clients by carrying on my practice in this manner.

beyond the box:
“house calls”, off-hours,
fixed rates

My practice is carried on in the Hub, but it is not tied to it. On-site visits and house calls allow me to see a different side of their lives (and their businesses), and such visits need not be in the hours of 9-5, Monday to Friday.

My preference is to charge, where possible, using fixed fees on a project basis. Clarity in billing benefits both lawyer and client.

 

innovation . environment

I have implemented the following in my practice:

  • paperless office. I do not print emails. I send and receive faxes via email. Invoices to clients are electronic (except for clients without access to electronic communications).
  • on-line payment. On-line payment, a safe and easy method that reduces paper usage, is encouraged.
  • double sided printing. Documents and letters are printed double sided on recycled paper, subject to client preference or legal need.
  • electronic copies. Clients are encouraged to have their original documents scanned onto a disk that can be copied and distributed much more cost efficiently than paper copies.

I invite and look forward to embracing other suggestions that you might have.