About Rodney

Rodney (Rod) J. Gillis is one of New Brunswick's leading litigation lawyers, focusing his practice on civil litigation, commercial litigation and class actions. He has served as local, regional and national counsel for a variety of clients and has extensive experience working in teams on complex litigation, from trials to strategic partnering on expert defence issues. He has appeared as first-chair trial counsel throughout New Brunswick in the Court of King's Bench and Court of Appeal, as well as before the Federal Court Trial Division and the Supreme Court of Canada. Rod holds an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest recognition for ethical standards and legal ability, and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. He earned a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Laws, both from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, and is a member of the Law Society of New Brunswick, the Saint John Law Society, and the Canadian and International Bar Associations.

Practice areas

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Class Actions Personal Injury Business & Corporate Law Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Education & credentials

Law school
University of New Brunswick
Undergraduate
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, B.Sc.

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