Atty. John E. Scanlan

Atty. John E. Scanlan

John E. Scanlan is a lawyer practicing property law, civil law, criminal law.

46 yrs experience 46 year
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Civil Law & More Attorney · 46+ Years Experience

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About John E. Scanlan at a Glance

John E. Scanlan is a Supm. Ct. Jus.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nova Scotia (1980). Educated at University of New Brunswick (LL.B., 1980) and St. Francis Xavier University (B.A., 1977).

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About John E. Scanlan

  • John E. Scanlan is a lawyer practicing property law, civil law, criminal law
  • John E. received a B.A. degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John E. practices in Pictou, NS

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John E. Scanlan's Areas of Legal Practice

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Criminal Defense

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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What practice areas does John E. Scanlan handle?
John E. Scanlan focuses on criminal defense, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has John E. Scanlan practiced law?
John E. Scanlan has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John E. Scanlan go to law school?
John E. Scanlan earned their education at (LL.B., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience

John E. Scanlan brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering criminal defense, real estate, and litigation, John E. Scanlan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

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John E. Scanlan's Practice Areas & Specializations

Education & Law School Background

LL.B.
University of New Brunswick
- 1980
B.A.
St. Francis Xavier University
- 1977

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Nova Scotia
Admitted: 1980

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