Philip Burger
Kemptville,Ontario
Summary
Ambitious legal professional with 8 years of experience as a lawyer in Ontario, Canada. Pursuing accreditation with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and expecting to be certified in the fall of 2024.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lawyer
Philip A. Burger Professional Corporation
Kemptville, Ontario
2018.10 - Current
- Managed files from the initial client meeting to final settlement of their matter.
- Advised clients of their rights and responsibilities in the context of family, estate, and contractual matters.
- Researched and interpreted case law, statutes, and regulations for businesses and individuals.
- Assisted clients with resolving their matters through Alternative Dispute Resolution pathways.
- Drafted materials for all stages of the litigation process, and represented clients in Court.
- Ensured the efficient operation and growth of my business, by developing strong relationships with clients and 3rd parties.
Lawyer
Thomas M. Byrne, Barrister & Solicitor
Kemptville, Ontario
2016.07 - 2018.09
- Obtained a breadth of experience in the following areas of law: (i) family; (ii) criminal; (iii) probate practice and procedure; (iv) estates; (v) will drafting; (vi) conveyancing; and (vii) litigation.
- Assisted family law clients with resolving their matters with the assistance of the Court where necessary.
- Advised criminal law clients regarding interim judicial release, and their likelihood of being convicted.
- Drafted Wills and advised clients with respect to their estate; prepared applications for probate where required.
- Represented clients in civil Court.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and History
McGill University
Montreal 2007.09 - 2011.05
Juris Doctor - Law
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia 2012.09 - 2015.05
Juris Doctor - Law
Fauteux Hall, University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario 2014.09 - 2015.05
Skills
- Highly organised
- Experienced with a specialization in family law
- Exceptional client care
- Persuasive communicator
- Attentive to detail
- Effective negotiator
- Independent and critical thinker
Languages
English
Native
Work availability
Monday
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Thursday
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morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lawyer
Philip A. Burger Professional Corporation
2018.10 - Current
Lawyer
Thomas M. Byrne, Barrister & Solicitor
2016.07 - 2018.09
Juris Doctor - Law
Fauteux Hall, University of Ottawa
2014.09 - 2015.05
Juris Doctor - Law
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
2012.09 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and History
McGill University
2007.09 - 2011.05