Legal Assistant
- Robyn Kehoe
- Phone:(902) 491-6803
- Fax:(902) 421-3130
- Email:
BIO
Richard is an associate in the Halifax office. Born and raised in Halifax, he graduated from Dalhousie University with his law degree in 2011.
Richard’s practice consists largely of maritime/admiralty, commercial, regulatory, and estate litigation. He also handles matters involving municipal and other government actors, complex insurance disputes, and defamation. He has appeared as counsel in contested motions, trials, and appeals before all levels of the Court in Nova Scotia. In addition, he has acted for clients at the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and the Federal Court of Canada.
Sample decisions from the Courts include:
- Royal Bank of Canada v. 7503997 Canada Inc., 2017 NSSC 167
- Re Carrigan, 2016 NSUARB 196
- Mutual Transportation Services Inc. v. Saarloos, 2016 NSSC 164
- Quadrangle Holdings Ltd. v. Coady Estate, 2016 NSSC 106
- Grafton Connor Property Inc. v. Murphy, 2015 NSSC 195
- Doucette v. Halifax (Regional Municipality), 2015 NSSC 151
- Merex Inc. v. Stoney Island Fisheries Ltd., 2014 NSSC 67
BACKGROUND
Bar Admission
- Nova Scotia (2012)
Law School
- Dalhousie University
Education
- University of King’s College (BA, 2003)
- University of Kent (MA, 2006)
- University of King’s College (BJ – one-year program, 2008)
- Dalhousie University (JD, 2011)
Professional Activities & Affiliations
- Canadian Maritime Law Association
Community & Volunteer Activities
- Commission member, Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission
- Treasurer – Eastern Admiralty Law Association
Lectures & Presentations
- Presenter, “A Primer on Judicial Reviews” – Nova Scotia Legal Aid Professional Development Day, December 2015
Law Society Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association