The Services We Provide
Hood Fraser d'Entremont
Our Services
No matter what type of legal support you’re looking for, we have the resources and expertise to help. See our services below, and contact us if you have any questions or special requests.
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Fisheries & Marine
The fishing industry is of great importance to the economy in Atlantic Canada. We take great pride in having assisted fishermen across the region achieve their business objectives for over 40 years. The lawyers at Hood Fraser d’Entremont have developed a keen sense of how fisheries-related transactions ought to be performed.
Our lawyers understand the applicable licensing policies, regulations and laws. We take the time to guide our clients through each step of a deal in order to meet their goals.
We also appear in provincial court regularly to defend our client who have been charged with a Fishery related offence under the Fisheries Act.
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Corporate
Whether it is incorporating a company or an entire corporate restructure, we're here to handle your needs. we regularly assist our clients with Asset Purchase, Share Purchase Agreements, corporate reorganizations, creation of family trusts and holding companies. We work with our clients' accountants in order to ensure that the most tax-effective structure is in place.
If your business is currently incorporated with more than one shareholder, it may be time to discuss a shareholders agreement and a buy-sell agreement, as one can never be sure what the future holds.
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Real Estate
Hood Fraser d’Entremont is a full-service Real Estate firm and has staff dedicated to handling all of your real estate needs, whether it is buying or selling, migration, or refinancing. We offer very competitive rates for our real estate services and will see that your transaction goes smoothly, keeping you informed every step of the way.
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Wills & Estates
Our firm provides full service with respect to the preparation of Wills, Power of Attorneys and Living Wills. We also have experience in administering estates, after a loved one has passed on. Often times following the death of a loved one, families are focused on grieving, funeral arrangements and tying up many “loose ends”.
We can alleviate some of the stresses by properly opening the Estate with the Probate Court, and ensuring that the matter is handled in a timely cost-effective manner. Administering an estate can be complicated and stressful if handled on one’s own; let our wills and estates team handle these things for you.
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Civil Litigation
Our team has decades of experience in litigating matters from straightforward to complex. Civil disputes come in all shapes and sizes, usually, at the heart of civil cases, there has been a contract or promise that did not unfold as planned. Small Claims Court is one avenue for those claims valued at $25,000 or less; with the Supreme Court handling claims in excess of $25,000.00.
Whether initiating a claim or defending a claim of another against you, the world of civil litigation is extremely rules orientated, with strict deadlines at various stages along the way. Hood Fraser d’Entremont will guide its clients through the sometimes confusing and intimidating civil process, in an effort to see a fair and just result is achieved.
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Personal Injury
Accidents happen in life, and when it’s someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to recover financially. However, the process can be intimidating and confusing, why not let us handle your claim while you and your family focus on getting healthy. We have successfully represented clients in all aspects of personal injury law.
Our lawyers are trained to guide you through the process of dealing with large insurance companies from start to finish and will not settle unless a fair and reasonable award for you is on the table. The majority of our personal injury work is done on a contingency-fee-basis sometimes referred to as “no win – no fee”.
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Criminal Law
It is important that you get confidential, and experienced advice immediately following any criminal charge laid against you. Please do not hesitate to contact our office in the event you have been charged or need advice on a criminal matter. The firm has been successful in defending its clients in all areas of criminal law, feel free to contact us to set your private meeting with one of our lawyers.
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Family Law
Family Breakdown can be emotionally and financial stressful. Our lawyers understand the particulars related to family law and are able to navigate you through the process whether you are looking for a Cohabitation Agreement, Divorce or Separation Agreement.
We will work to find resolutions that meet you and your family needs.