Poole Althouse

Poole Althouse is a full-service law firm established in Corner Brook in 1956, and describes itself as the largest law firm in Newfoundland and Labrador outside St. John's and the Avalon Peninsula. Its team of five partners and three associates practices personal injury, family law, real estate, wills and estates, labour and employment, criminal law, corporate and commercial law, and civil litigation. The firm expanded to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador in 2012 and offers virtual consultations alongside its two office locations.

Practice areas

Personal Injury Family Law Real Estate Law Wills, Estates & Trusts Employment & Labour Law Criminal Defence Business & Corporate Law Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleVirtual appointmentsBy appointment

Fees & payment

Free consultation

Lawyers 8

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar

2000–2022 · median 17 years in practice 4 of 8 lawyers

Law schools

Dalhousie University (2), University of New Brunswick (2), Lakehead University, University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law, University of Victoria 7 of 8 lawyers

Who handles what

• Business & Corporate Law
  Dianna Alteen, Glen G. Seaborn, J. Annette Bennett, James E. Merrigan, K.C.
• Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  James E. Merrigan, K.C., Lori St. Croix, Melissa May, Robby Ash
• Personal Injury
  James E. Merrigan, K.C., Melissa May, Robby Ash
• Real Estate Law
  Dianna Alteen, Glen G. Seaborn, J. Annette Bennett
• Wills, Estates & Trusts
  Dianna Alteen, Glen G. Seaborn, J. Annette Bennett
• Criminal Defence
  Lori St. Croix, Robby Ash
• Family Law
  Amanda Brown, Melissa May

Offices 2