We are meaningful partners with our clients through all life stages
Our Practice Areas
We are a contemporary boutique law firm with our offices located in Uptown Saint John and Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick.
We provide collaborative, cost-effective and highly professional legal services in Real Estate Law, Mediation, Wills and Estates, Family Law and Adoption. In order to meet our client’s needs, we specialize in alternative dispute resolution including Mediation, Negotiation and Collaborative Practice.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we deliver caring, innovative processes and solutions to the multitude of legal issues that face modern families in today’s fast-paced world.
Our approach is authentic and effective but decidedly non-adversarial and non-positional. We have intentionally created a coaching culture which permits us to support our clients as meaningful partners in finding appropriate resolutions to their legal issues and disputes.
Why Choose Carleton Law Group
Carleton Law Group believes that our clients deserve a better process. We are highly trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution and will canvass all options with our clients to ensure that the best possible decision is made for your family.
Client Focused
We work with each of our clients to ensure durable and lasting outcomes. We genuinely want what is best for your family.
Peacemakers
We are focused on long term results for our clients and want to leave our clients equipped to deal with tomorrow.
Great Support
Our team has a great combination of training and experience to ensure that our clients have excellent service. We have years of continuing legal education in Negotiation and all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
The Group
Mary-Eileen O’Brien, owner of Carleton Law Group welcomes you to our firm. Mary-Eileen has deliberately created a coaching culture at her law firm and in so doing, she has been successful in attracting and retaining a multi-talented team of lawyers and staff members. In a workplace characterized by a flattened hierarchy and mutual support, each employee at Carleton Law Group contributes to the maximum benefit of both clients and colleagues. It does not take long for our clients and partners to recognize that this is not a typical law firm.
News
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Cohabitation Agreements
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room… a Cohabitation Agreement. A lot of people tend to think that the notion of discussing an agreement prior to cohabitating or marriage is essentially setting up your relationship…
The First-Time Home Buyers Incentive
We have started seeing a lot more clients taking advantage of the First-Time home Buyer’s incentive. This allows clients to put an extra 5% down on their home by way of a shared equity mortgage from…
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
“The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all sectors of Canada’s economy, including housing. Job losses, business closures and a drop in immigration are adversely impacting Canada’s housing markets, and CMHC foresees a 9% to 18% decrease in…
When to Update your Will
Last Will and Testaments are not a static document. As your life and family dynamics change it is important to take the time to reflect and review your Will and estate planning documents to ensure that…
Frequently Asked Questions during COVID-19
[1] Is Carleton Law Group still looking after my file? While our office is closed to the public, staff member at Carleton Law Group are currently working at the office or remotely from their homes. Please…