Saint John

Your Trusted Legal Partner in Saint John and Beyond

J Donovan Law Group is your trusted partner for all your legal needs in Saint John, New Brunswick. Our team of experienced and passionate lawyers some of which have been practicing in Saint John, New Brunswick for over 30 years,  is dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional legal representation across various practice areas. Whether you require assistance with criminal defense, navigating family law matters, dividing business assets, working out a parenting plan or trying to obtain permanent residency status, buying or selling, or incorporating a new company, our team has the expertise and resources to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Comprehensive Legal Services in Saint John

Our diverse team of lawyers offers comprehensive legal services in the following areas:

• Criminal Law Services: Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers will advocate fiercely to protect your rights and fight for a positive resolution. Stay silent until you have spoken with us.
• Divorce Lawyer Services & Simplified Divorce: We understand divorce is emotional and appreciate its logistical complexities. Our compassionate divorce lawyers will guide you through the process efficiently and ensure a fair and amicable settlement whenever possible. With over 20 years of combined experience, we deal with high conflict and complex child custody cases as well as high net worth parents needing to divide wealth and business assets. We are very well rounded in our experience and have served every member of society and socioeconomic status. We also offer simplified divorce options for uncontested cases at a nominal flat fee.
• Corporate/Commercial: Our corporate lawyers have decades of combined experience in all areas of corporate and commercial law, whether incorporating a new company for the first time, buying and selling shares, or complicated multi level purchase and sale of large corporations, our experience corporate lawyers you can be confident in the wisdom and experience of our corporate team.
• Family Lawyer: Our family lawyers can assist with various family law matters, including common law couples, same sex couples, child custody, parenting time arrangements, parenting plans, child support, spousal support, sharing daycare expenses, dealing with the child tax benefit, property division, adoption and who gets to remain living in the home
• Adoption Lawyers: We are dedicated to helping families grow through adoption. Our adoption lawyers will guide you through the legal process smoothly and ensure a positive outcome for your family. We have extensive experience in both private and public adoptions including adoptions from First Nations Communities.
• Mediation Services: Mediation can be a valuable tool for resolving disputes outside of court. Our skilled mediators can facilitate a productive dialogue between parties to reach a mutually agreeable solution in a timely fashion. We bring our advanced courtroom skills to the boardroom and apply our experience to guide parties to fair and balanced settlements. We offer flat fee mediation services.
• Wills And Estates: Ensure your loved ones are cared for after you’re gone. Our estate planning lawyers will help you create a comprehensive will and power of attorney that reflects your wishes and focuses on a comprehensive estate plan. We have experience with trusts, executors, probate, contested estates, helping beneficiaries and navigating complex estates efficiently to save time and money.
• Property Lawyers: Our property lawyers can assist with buying and selling property and refinances. We provide our real estate clients with their own concierge whose main purpose is to make your transaction, no matter how big or small, as smooth and stress free as possible. Closing dates are respected and we work with your bank and realtor to ensure an easy process for you.
• Immigration: Our dedicated immigration lawyer focuses on all aspects of immigrating to Canada. These legal services are technical and require great focus and experience to navigate this area of law, from helping to complete forms for temporary visas or work visas to dealing with federal officials on one’s Permanent Residency status, our immigration lawyer is solely focused on helping you and your loved ones relocate to Canada on a permanent basis.