Atty. Catherine Hirbour

Atty. Catherine Hirbour

Fluently Bilingual, Catherine has a varied litigation practice with a focus on insurance matters and regulatory issues for professionals. She has experience resolving casualty claims, including injury, fatality and abuse claims.

Moncton Moncton 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Catherine Hirbour at a glance

Catherine Hirbour is a personal injury attorney based in Moncton, New Brunswick, practicing at McInnes Cooper. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (2009) and New Brunswick, Law Society of New Brunswick (2015). Educated at University of British Columbia (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Moncton, NB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Fluently Bilingual, Catherine has a varied litigation practice with a focus on insurance matters and regulatory issues for professionals
  • She has experience resolving casualty claims, including injury, fatality and abuse claims
  • She counsels insurers on property and commercial claims as well as subrogated matters
  • Catherine also provides assistance to professional regulators
  • She has appeared as counsel in all levels of court in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as well as before the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court
  • A Harvard-trained negotiator, she works with her clients to achieve resolutions cost-effectively
  • Catherine is a member of the Association des juristes d’expression française du Nouveau Brunswick, the Canadian Bar Association, the Moncton Areas Lawyers Association and the Canadian Defence Lawyers
  • She is the Past President and Past Secretary/Treasurer for the Cumberland County Barristers’ Association
  • She has also served on the boards of the United Way of Cumberland County and the Bridge Adult Service Centre
  • A Boston Marathoner, Catherine enjoys hiking with her family, trail running and practicing yoga

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine Hirbour's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine Hirbour handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Brunswick

Practicing law in New Brunswick. Legal matters in New Brunswick are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Moncton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Brunswick state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Brunswick brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Brunswick courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine Hirbour

Where is Catherine Hirbour's law office located?
Catherine Hirbour's law practice is located in Moncton, New Brunswick. The firm is McInnes Cooper. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine Hirbour handle?
Catherine Hirbour focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Brunswick.
How long has Catherine Hirbour practiced law?
Catherine Hirbour has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Catherine Hirbour go to law school?
Catherine Hirbour earned their education at (J.D., 2008).
How can I contact Catherine Hirbour for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Catherine Hirbour received?
Catherine Hirbour's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

J.D.
University of British Columbia
- 2008

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
Admitted: 2009
New Brunswick, Law Society of New Brunswick
Admitted: 2015

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