Sydney Logan, Associate

Sydney articled in New Brunswick, was called to the New Brunswick bar in June of 2018, and the Nova Scotia bar in October of 2018. Sydney’s practice focuses on Family Law and Personal Injury.

Sydney holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in International Relations and History from Mount Allison University. Having graduated from the Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law in 2017, Sydney has an excellent understanding of family law and personal injury law, as well as court procedure.

Sydney received several bursaries and scholarships including the Dougald Christie Memorial Bursary for a Commitment to Community Service and the Mary Bailey Bursary in Family Law. Prior to completing her articling term with a full service regional law firm, Sydney spent a term working at the Dalhousie Legal Aid Service.

Sydney enjoys the one-on-one aspect of client service that a small firm provides. She believes that effective advocacy requires a good relationship and works to guide clients through the complex nature of family and personal injury disputes, ensuring appropriate solutions.

Email: Sydney@lenehanmusgravelaw.ca

What constitutes common law?

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