YVONNE R. LAHAYE, K.C.
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Abigail Tennant
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Yvonne is an experienced lawyer with a practical, client-focused approach. She has a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of complex legal issues, but she also brings a practical, results-oriented mindset to every case. Yvonne’s ability to balance her focus on the big picture with careful attention to details makes her an excellent choice for clients who need clarity and actionable advice.
CLIENTS WHO APPRECIATE YVONNE’S APPROACH
Clients seeking a balanced, thoughtful approach
Yvonne’s ability to focus on both the big picture and important details makes her ideal for clients who need a comprehensive, clear strategy.
Clients looking for a lawyer who focuses on getting results
Yvonne’s practical and client-focused approach ensures that your case moves forward efficiently, without unnecessary complications.
Clients with complex financial lives
Yvonne is an excellent fit for clients with significant assets, multiple businesses, or intricate financial holdings. She brings a strategic, high-level view to the table, but never loses sight of the practical realities her clients face.
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Yvonne is a valued member of our Family Law team and has been exclusively practicing matrimonial family law since 1990. She is the past chair of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Family Law Section. She also served as the 49th President of the Canadian Bar Association (NS) from 2003-2004.
Yvonne has served on numerous committees for the CBA and the Department of Justice and sat as a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society Task Force on Professional Civility from 2000-2003. She has been a presenter/speaker at numerous conferences, including the National Judges Conference, CBA and other Continuing Legal Education Seminars.
Since 2006, Yvonne has been included on the Globe & Mail Best Lawyers in Canada list for Family Law. She has consistently earned the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards with the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review. Yvonne is also involved with the Family Law Arbitration Society & Institute as a family law arbitrator.
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2006 | Appointment to Queen’s Counsel
1988 | Bar Admission, Nova Scotia
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Member, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Past Chair of the CBA Family Law Section
Past President of the Canadian Bar Association (NS), 2003-2004
Past Director/Officer of Collaborative Family Law, Nova Scotia
Past Board Member for the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
Past member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society Task Force on Professional Civility (2000-2003)