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Robert A. Smith
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TitlePartner - Co-Chair, Business Law
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Employing a practical, solution-based approach - no matter how complex the issues
Robert provides tailored legal services by working with business owners as an integral part of their team. Clients appreciate his approach because they get a lawyer who works to understand their business in order to effectively assess and address their legal needs. Robert appreciates the complexities faced by entrepreneurs in today’s market, and works with them to offer practical solutions and efficient results, not just traditional cookie-cutter legal services.
Robert regularly provides advice and guidance to entrepreneurs, financial institutions and corporations of all sizes. His practice is focused primarily on commercial transactions including business acquisitions, sales and financing, corporate reorganizations and tax planning, as well as commercial real estate transactions. Robert also has extensive experience dealing with various aspects of franchise law, acting for both franchisors and franchisees on matters dealing with disclosure, franchise agreements and dispute resolution.
Outside of work, Robert has been a member of the Codiac Regional Policing Authority, as well as a member of the Board of Directors of various non-profit organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Moncton Inc., The Moncton Regional Council Inc., Laubach Literacy New Brunswick Inc., Making Waves Vague par Vague Inc., and Partners for Youth Inc. He is especially interested in youth and literacy, and has continuously focused his volunteer and community efforts to these causes in various ways.
Personal Services
- Real Estate Residential
- Wills, Estates and Trusts
Business Services
- Corporate Commercial
- Commercial Real Estate
- Franchising
Phone
Email
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Fax
506-857-2017
Admitted to Bar
2010
Joined the Firm
July 2014
Became Partner
January 2017
Graduate of Law School
University of New Brunswick
Other Diplomas
- Bachelor of Business Administration - University of New Brunswick
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Mini-bio
Always on the go, 24/7 business lawyer and entrepreneur, espresso-drinking daddy of two.
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Primary AssistantEmma HicksLegal Assistant - Commercial Real Estate and Financing
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Secondary AssistantsDebi HanleyParalegal - Corporate