E-mail: acarew@boyneclarke.ca
Phone: 902.460.3435
Fax: 902.463.7500
Amanda, a Newfoundland native, received her Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) degree (2001) and Bachelor of Laws degree (2004) from Dalhousie University. While at Dalhousie, she completed academic exchange terms in Sweden and Australia. She articled with Patterson Law (formerly Patterson Palmer) in Truro and was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in September 2005.
Amanda is an Associate on our Residential Real Estate Team and is a frequent presenter at first-time home buying seminars. She also practices in Wills, Estates & Trusts and has given numerous lectures for federal and provincial government employees and military members on estate planning.
Amanda has appeared before the Nova Scotia Police Review Board, the Small Claims Court and the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, including the Family Division.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys traveling and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She also enjoys hiking, kayaking, cycling, playing soccer and squash and recently completed her first marathon.
Education
- 2004: LL.B. (Co-op), Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 2001: Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Experience
- 2011 - Present: Associate, BOYNECLARKE LLP, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- 2005 - 2011: Associate, Morris Bureau Barristers and Solicitors, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 2004 - 2005: Articled Clerk, Patterson Law, Truro, Nova Scotia
Professional Memberships & Activities
- Canadian Bar Association (2005-present)
- Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (2005-present)
- Home of the Guardian Angel – Provide legal advice to parents placing their child for adoption (2004-present)
- CBA Law Day/Democracy Week – Event Volunteer (2008)
Community Activities
- Nova Scotia Port of Wines Festival – Grand Tastings Event Volunteer (2006-present)
- Big Sister Volunteer – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax (2009-present)
- Hockey Coach – Halifax Hawks Female Atom Team (2005-2006)
Presentations
- Lecturer on wills and estates law in pre-retirement seminars for government and military employees (2004-present)
- Frequent presenter at first-time home buying seminars