Practice Areas

You may already be familiar with Nesbitt Coulter LLP as a leader in personal injury litigation as well as municipal, business and real estate development.

We are proud of this hard-earned reputation, but there is much more to what we do. The same disciplines that drive our success in these areas – a client-centered focus, strong work ethic and collaborative team approach – apply in many other legal disciplines.

With our team’s wide range of expertise, we can draw from a wealth of experience in many types of legal issues to formulate strategies for our clients.

Personal Injury

We assist seriously injured persons and their families where injuries arise because of another’s negligence. We help our clients obtain appropriate compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills and other expenses.

Corporate / Business Law

Our services include contract drafting and negotiation, business acquisitions, regulatory compliance and resolving disputes before they escalate into litigation.

Municipal Law

We guide clients through complex issues involving zoning, land use, subdivisions, site plans and construction claims.

Real Estate (Residential & Commercial)

We represent buyers and sellers of residential homes and provide legal guidance on contracts, mortgages, lien searches and title insurance. We also provide commercial real estate advice for businesses looking to buy or lease property, negotiate contracts and re-finance.

Business Development

We assist clients in formation and business planning, directors' and officers' liability, importing/exporting, dissolution, franchising, reorganization, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, business successions and shareholders' rights.

Estate Planning

We can help protect, preserve and plan for the tax-efficient distribution of your estate.

We explore a variety of options for customized estate plans including: wills and living wills, trusts, powers of attorney, institutional endowment, charitable contribution, life insurance and intra vivos gifts.

Commercial Litigation

We represent companies in complex commercial litigation across a broad range of industries.

We are effective in disputes regarding contracts, dissolution, minority shareholders, intellectual property, partnership disputes, wrongful termination, collections and unfair competition.

Insurance Defence

Our group has a wide range of experience in handling all types of insurance litigation and provides legal services to the insurance industry on coverage disputes and the defence of motor vehicle, property and casualty claims.