L. Paul Elliott, K.C. - Partner
A graduate of the University of New Brunswick Law School and having resided in Fredericton most of his life, Paul brings a wealth of business experience to his practice and his clients. In recognition of his experience and commitment to the principles of the legal profession as well as his contributions to his community, Paul was the recipient of a King’s Counsel designation in December of 2023.
Paul’s corporate commercial/business law experience includes: professional incorporations and corporate structuring, the purchase and sale of businesses, franchises, real estate development, commercial leases and commercial condominium projects.
Paul has appeared before all three levels of Courts in New Brunswick and the Federal Court of Canada. He has litigation experience in construction disputes, Mechanic’s Lien / Construction Remdies Act matters, estate disputes, property disputes, expropriations, insurance litigation, municipal matters, professional negligence claims, shareholder disputes within businesses and wrongful dismissal claims.
Paul has appeared in judicial districts throughout the province.
Paul’s clients include those from the medical, dental and chiropractic professions, construction companies, contractors, hotels, restaurants/bars, retail businesses, convenience store/gas stations, landscaping companies, knowledge-based companies and municipalities.
Paul is the past chair of the Wills, Estates & Trusts section of the NB Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, and the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Board of Governors and currently holds the position of Vice-Chair of Alcool New Brunswick Liquor (ANBL) and Cannabis New Brunswick (CNB).
Qualifications
King’s Counsel designation: December 2023
B.A. – University of New Brunswick
LL.B. – University of New Brunswick
Bar Admission: June 1998
Areas of Practice
In the Community
2020 - Present – Chair of the Governance committee for Alcool New Brunswick Liquor (ANBL) and Cannabis NB
2020 - Present – Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for Cannabis NB
2020 - Present – Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for Alcool New Brunswick Liquor (ANBL)
2021- Member of Alcool New Brunswick Liquor President Selection Committee
2019 – 2020 – Chair NBCC President/CEO Selection Committee
2018-2019 – Chair NBCC Board of Governors
2014 – 2019 – Member of the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Board of Governors
2014 – 2019 – Member of the Endowment Fund of the United Way of Central NB Inc Board of Directors
2014 – 2018 – Chair of the Wills, Estates & Trusts Section of the NB Branch of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA-NB)
Member – Canadian Bar Association
Member – York Sunbury Law Society
Member – Law Society of New Brunswick
Past Director – York Sunbury Law Society
2014 – 2019 – Member of the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Board of Governors
2014 – 2019 – Member of the Endowment Fund of the United Way of Central NB Inc Board of Directors
2012 – 2014 – Board of Directors – Fredericton Knowledge Park
Member – Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
2012/13 – Member of Organizing Committee
2013 CBA – NB Mid-Winter Meetings
2011 – Board of Directors – Horizon Health Network
2008-2012 – Volunteer hockey coach
2009/2010 - Past President – Business Fredericton North
2007/2009 - Board member – Business Fredericton North
Past Member of Nashwaaksis United Church Finance Committee