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Frank E. DeMont, KC, Arbitrator, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.

Frank E. DeMont, KC

Resolve Arbitration & Mediation Services
PO Box 412
New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E5
Tel: (902) 755-9200
Website: www.resolvearbmed.ca
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Recognized to Nova Scotia Chapter for:
Labour Arbitration Specialist

Regularly travels out of province to: Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island

Other ADR Services: Facilitation, Med-Arb, Neutral Evaluation

Video Conferencing
Available
  • Practice Commenced2012
  • # of MEDS (as of 3/12/24)100
  • # of ARBS (as of 3/12/24)100
Current Practice
Online / In-Person

Biographical

A well-respected and highly skilled lawyer, mediator, and arbitrator. Able to find solutions to difficult and complex problems through consensus, creativity, and respect for all parties. Track record for securing fair resolutions in emotionally charged, multi-party, and sensitive issues with a view to economic costs. Strategic thinker who strives to maintain or build on existing relationships.

Frank served as a Vice-Chair of the Nova Scotia Labour Board since 2016 and has been on the Minister’s List of Arbitrators since 2013.

Case Experience

  • Business Dissolution
  • Commercial/Business
  • Community Associations
  • Construction
  • Contract Disputes
  • Discrimination
  • Employment
  • Estates & Trusts
  • Expropriation
  • Family Businesses
  • Government/Municipalities
  • Human Rights Act
  • Labour/Unions
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Partnerships
  • Personal Injury
  • Police
  • Probate
  • Professional Liability
  • Professional Negligence
  • Public Policy
  • Real Estate
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Sports
  • Torts
  • Workplace Rights
  • Wrongful Dismissal

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts – Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 1985
  • Certificate in Business Administration – Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 1986
  • Bachelor of Laws – Dalhousie Law School, Dalhousie, University, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 1989
  • Various Continuing Legal Education (recent relevant course listing below) - 1989 to Present

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
  • Queen’s Counsel (2012)
  • King’s Counsel (September 8, 2022)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC) – Qualified Mediator (Q. Med)
  • Minister’s List of Arbitrators – Department of Labour and Advanced Education

Language Skills

English

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