Atty. Gerald B. MacDonald
Gerald B. MacDonald is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, property law and 2 other areas of law.
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Gerald B. MacDonald is a wills, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Nova Scotia (1991). Educated at Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1990) and St. Francis Xavier University (B.A. University, 1983). Serands clients in Sydney, NS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald B. MacDonald is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, property law and 2 other areas of law
- Gerald B. received a B.A. degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Gerald B. practices in Sydney, NS
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald B. MacDonald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Gerald B. MacDonald is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Nova Scotia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Gerald B. MacDonald is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Nova Scotia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Gerald B. MacDonald is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Nova Scotia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Gerald B. MacDonald is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nova Scotia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Gerald B. MacDonald is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nova Scotia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Nova Scotia
Practicing law in Nova Scotia. Legal matters in Nova Scotia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sydney are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nova Scotia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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