MAEVE McCABE
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PROFILE
STRATEGIC
SOLUTION-FOCUSED
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Maeve is a compassionate lawyer who offers a deeply supportive and reassuring approach to clients. She is particularly known for her calm, measured approach to sensitive matters, helping clients feel safe and understood throughout the legal process. Maeve takes the time to ensure that her clients are comfortable with every decision, offering support without overwhelming them with unnecessary details.
CLIENTS WHO APPRECIATE MAEVE’S APPROACH
Clients going through difficult or emotional legal matters
Maeve’s compassionate nature makes her the ideal lawyer for those who need someone who not only provides sound legal advice but also offers support during tough times.
Clients who appreciate a calm and steady hand
Maeve’s reassuring style will help clients feel comfortable and confident, especially when navigating complex or stressful cases.
Clients who need help with less litigious matters
If you're seeking a lawyer who focuses on negotiation and collaboration, Maeve’s style is perfect for cases that don’t necessarily require aggressive litigation.
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Grounded, compassionate, and driven by a strong sense of justice, Maeve McCabe is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate crisis with care and dignity. Her practice focuses on family law and child protection, where she advocates for her clients with clarity, empathy, and resolve.
Maeve earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Saint Mary’s University in 2018 before completing her law degree at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in 2022. She also received a Certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law, reflecting her ongoing commitment to reconciliation and culturally informed legal practice. Maeve was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2023 and joined Conrad Dillon Robinson’s Family Law team shortly thereafter.
During law school, Maeve was an active member of Dalhousie’s Pro Bono Students Canada chapter. She contributed to several access-to-justice initiatives with the Indigenous Blacks and Mi’kmaq Initiative (IB&MI), Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), and the Dalhousie Pardon Project. Her academic excellence was recognized with the H. Carl Goldenberg, Q.C. Prize for highest standing in public law, as well as the NSBS Race and the Law Essay Prize.
Maeve maintains a growing practice in family and child protection law. She supports clients with parenting arrangements, protection matters, and family breakdowns—bringing a thoughtful and collaborative approach to each file.
Clients appreciate Maeve’s calm presence, strong communication, and grounded perspective. She aims to help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered through the legal process.
Outside the office, Maeve is deeply involved in her community. She volunteers with the Dartmouth Community Fridge and Storybook Theatre, a children’s theatre company. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, cooking, and exploring the outdoors with her family.
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Bar Admission, Nova Scotia, 2023
Bachelor of Law, Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, 2022
Certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law, Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, 2022
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Mary's University, 2018
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Member, Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society
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Dalhousie University – H. Carl Goldenberg, Q.C. Prize for “Highest Standing in Public Law”
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society – 2021 Race and the Law Essay Prize