Lawyer Profile

John T. Shanks

Halifax, Nova Scotia

John T. Shanks

Overview

John’s clients often come to him knowing the problems they are facing, but they are unsure of how to resolve them. Working with a diverse group of clients including municipalities, district health authorities, property owners, insurers, small business owners and firms in the construction industry, some of the ways John has helped his clients are by:

Member, Canadian Bar Association Member, Board of Directors, West Hants Minor Hockey Association, 2006 – present Member, Oversight Committee, Annapolis Valley School Board West Hants Middle School renovator, 2009 – 2010 Member, West Hants Planning Advisory Committee, 2002 – 2008 Professor, Civil Trial Practice, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University Coach, West Hants United Soccer Association, 2007 – present Member of organizing committee, 2012 banton boys eastern Canadian fast pitch championship

Practice Areas

  • Administrative Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1998 (NS)