Frank E. DeMont, KC, Q.Med



PROFILE

Frank E. DeMont, KC, Q.Med
Resolve Arbitration & Mediation Services
PO Box 412
New Glasgow
NOVA SCOTIA B2H 5E5

Tel: (902) 755-9200
Email: frank@resolvearbmed.ca

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
  • Arbitration (Labour)
  • Mediation (Civil)
  • Arbitration (Commercial)
  • Med-Arb

Servicing the following Area Codes:
902, 782, 709, 506

CASE EXPERIENCE

Frank E. DeMont Q.C. Q.Med. has experience in settling the following areas of law:

  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Corporate/Commercial
  • Employment
  • Estate & Wills
  • Expropriation
  • Insurance
  • Labour Relations
  • Municipal
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Real Estate
  • Sports
PROFFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Biographical Notes:

A well respected and highly skilled lawyer with significant interests in Mediation and Arbitration of matters relating to Labour and Employment Law, Municipal and General Law, and who is able to find solutions to difficult and complex problems through consensus, creativity and respect for all parties. A track record for securing fair resolutions in emotionally charged, multi-party or sensitive issues with a view to the economic costs. Strategic thinker who values input and strives to maintain or build on existing relationships.

Education:

  • 1985: Bachelor of Arts – Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax,Nova Scotia
  • 1986: Certificate in Business Administration – Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • 1989: Bachelor of Laws – Dalhousie Law School, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • 1989 – present: Various Continuing Legal Education courses in Negotiation, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Management and Arbitration

Language:

English

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Past President — Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
  • Former Vice Chair Nova Scotia Labour Board — N.S. Department of Labour and Advanced Education (2016 – 2022)
  • Minister’s List of Arbitrators – N.S. Department of Labour and Advanced Education
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Atlantic Institute (ADRAI)
  • Former Real Estate Lawyers Association of Nova Scotia
  • Chair Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society:
    • Code of Professional Conduct Committee
    • Professional Responsibilities Policies & Procedures Committee
RATES & PAYMENT INFORMATION

Rates: $350 per hour (plus HST) for hearing and writing time, billed to the quarter hour. Disbursements billed at cost. All reasonable efforts are made to minimize costs to parties. Economy air travel at cost billed in 709 area code matters. Car Travel billed at 1/2 hourly rate plus kilometre charges.

Payment: Parties are expected to pay account promptly on receipt. Interim accounts can be provided if desired by the parties and will be provided for lengthy delays in accordance with my retainer letter.

Cancellation Policy: Please call for details.