A well-respected and highly skilled lawyer, mediator, and arbitrator. Able to find solutions to difficult and complex problems through consensus, creativity, and respect for all parties. Track record for securing fair resolutions in emotionally charged, multi-party, and sensitive issues with a view to economic costs. Strategic thinker who strives to maintain or build on existing relationships.

Frank served as a Vice-Chair of the Nova Scotia Labour Board between 2016 and 2022 and has been on the Minister’s List of Arbitrators since 2013.

• Bachelor of Arts – Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 1985
• Certificate in Business Administration – Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 1986
• Bachelor of Laws – Dalhousie Law School, Dalhousie, University, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 1989
• Various Continuing Legal Education including:
  • Harvard Program on Negotiation -- Advanced Mediation Workshop: Mediating Complex Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC) – Qualified Mediator (Q. Med)

• Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (1990-08-10)
• Queen’s Counsel (2012) & King’s Counsel (September 8, 2022)
• Minister’s List of Arbitrators – Department of Labour and Advanced Education (2013)

Current Volunteer Activities:

• Council Member -- Federation of Law Societies of Canada (FLSC)
• Council Member -- Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Council (President 2018-2019)
• Committee Chair -- FLSC Canadian Common Law Program Approval Committee
• Committee Member -- FLSC Finance and Audit Committee
• CCLD/FLSC Working Group Member -- Legal Education and Entry to Practice
• Committee Member -- FLSC Standing Committee on the Model Code of Professional Conduct
• Committee Chair -- NSBS Code of Professional Conduct Conduct Committee
• Committee Member -- Professional Responsibility Policies and Procedures Committee (former Chair)

Email (frank@resolvearbmed.ca) or call for schedule of rates and cancellation fees.

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