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Philip Burger

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
10.2018 - 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
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • 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
09.2007 - 05.2011

Juris Doctor - Law

Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
09.2012 - 05.2015

Juris Doctor - Law

Fauteux Hall, University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2014 - 05.2015

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
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Lawyer

Philip A. Burger Professional Corporation
10.2018 - Current

Lawyer

Thomas M. Byrne, Barrister & Solicitor
07.2016 - 09.2018

Juris Doctor - Law

Fauteux Hall, University of Ottawa
09.2014 - 05.2015

Juris Doctor - Law

Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
09.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and History

McGill University
09.2007 - 05.2011

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