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The Best Lawyers™ in Canada (2026)
Curtis Dawe is proud to announce that seven of our lawyers have been recognized among the The Best Lawyers™ in Canada (2026), according to their peers.This recognition highlights exceptional expertise in specific practice areas. Our sincerest...
Congratulations to Nicole Payette
Congratulations to Nicole Payette on being Called to the Bar of Newfoundland and Labrador. Nicole has been a valued member of the firm throughout her time with Curtis Dawe as a summer student and articling clerk. We are excited have Nicole join the...
There’s Never Been a Tariff on Great Legal Counsel
At a time when headlines are dominated by talk of tariffs and trade barriers, we’re proud to say that exceptional legal talent remains one of Atlantic Canada’s finest exports – no duties required. We’re honoured to be recognized with an *Excellence...
Curtis Dawe Welcomes Paul Dicks KC and Megan Reynolds
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – January 31, 2025 – Curtis Dawe is excited to announce the addition of two distinguished legal professionals to the firm, effective February 3, 2024: Paul Dicks, KC and Megan Reynolds. Paul Dicks joins Curtis...
85 years of Curtis Dawe
We were proud to invite our staff, past staff and clients to celebrate 85 years of Curtis Dawe. We have been a firm longer than Newfoundland and Labrador has been a part of Canada and we’re just getting started!Are you seeking legal advice? Our...
Best Lawyers in Canada (2025)
Curtis Dawe is proud to announce that four of our lawyers have been recognized among the The Best Lawyers™ in Canada (2025), according to their peers. This recognition highlights exceptional expertise in specific practice areas. Our sincerest...
Congratulations to Frankie Leonard for being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar!
Congratulations to Frankie Leonard for being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar! We are proud to have Frankie as a member of our firm. Frankie will be assisting clients in the areas of Family Law, Wills and Estates, Medical Malpractice...
SCC zones in on compensation for constructive expropriation
By Ian Kelly, K.C. & Daniel Glover June 12, 2024 Curtis Dawe successfully represented the City of St. John’s before the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of St. John’s v. Lynch, 2024 SCC 17. Based on the submissions of Ian Kelly, K.C. and...
Too Late, Too Bad – Statutory Appeal Timelines Matter
By Travis D. Payne & Liam J. Hynes The recent Newfoundland & Labrador Supreme Court decision in YBC Development Limited v. Town of Torbay has affirmed the position that statutory appeal timelines are not suggestions but definitive...
Challenges to administrative decisions not limited by the legislation
By: Shane R. Belbin and Frankie M. Leonard Outside of the Court process, decisions are regularly made in this province by administrative decision makers. After a decision is rendered, a party may wish to have that decision challenged in the Supreme...