MacBean Tessem

Barristers & Solicitors

~ FOUNDED 1905 ~

Copyright © MacBean Tessem

LITIGATION

The firm has an extensive litigation practice with emphasis in Commercial and Personal Contract Disputes, Wrongful Dismissals, Insurance, Products Liability Claims, Collection and Debt Realiztion.

REAL ESTATE

The lawyers engaged in this field deal with all Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Agricultural Real Property, including Conveyancing, Negotiating Land Acquisitions and Sales, Property Subdivisions, Landlord Tenant Leases and Security Documents.

WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES

The preparation of Wills, Estate Planning, with a view to related Accounting and Tax Considerations, and Probate work, receive careful attention to detail and the individual's wishes.

TAXATION

The firm recognizes that under an increasingly complex system of taxation there are few legal matters or transactions without income tax considerations.  The firm emphasizes the preparation of Farm Income Tax Returns as well as all related returns such as Goods and Services, Tax Returns and Agri-stability applications.

Areas of Practice

COLLABORATIVE LAW

Our firm offers dispute resolution through Collaborative Law for Family, Estates and Contract disputes.

CONSTRUCTION LAW AND LITIGATION

Lawyers at the firm who primarily practice in this area represent clients from all segments of the construction industry, including, Owners, Contractors, Developers and Suppliers.  Our firm specializes in matters involving, Construction Contract Disputes, Builder's Liens matters, Construction Defects and Insurance.

CORPORATE/
COMMERCIAL

The firm has an active practice dealing with all facets of corporate/commercial and banking practice acting for several private companies as well as chartered Banks and Credit Unions.

CRIMINAL LAW

The firm handles all types of criminal matters at provincial and superior court levels.  The firm is a standing Federal Crown Agent for Federal Act prosecutions.

FARM LAW

The firm recognizes its commitment to all aspects of the Agricultural community with several of its partners and associates having a farm background and being actively involved in farming, which provides the firm with unique insight into the legal requirements of its farm and agricultural related clients.

MUNICIPAL LAW

The firm has experience in dealing with municipalities and private parties with relation to matters touching municipal law.  Such matters include Employee Relations, Construction Projects, Zoning, Real Estate Purchase and Sales, and Regulatory Enforcement Issues.