CURTIS DAWE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Member of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation
Amy is a partner with Curtis Dawe Lawyers with over 27 years of litigation experience in range of practice areas. She completed a B.Sc.(Biology) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1992 and a LL.B from the University of New Brunswick in 1995.
Amy is a member of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation and the Canadian Media Lawyers Association on which she previously served as the Atlantic Canadian representative. She served two four year terms as a Bencher of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. She is a past Chair of Newfoundland and Labrador Crime Stoppers and was appointed an Honourary Life Member of the Royal St. John's Regatta Committee after serving for over 10 years a committee and executive member.
Annette is a partner with Curtis Dawe with over 25 years of litigation experience in a range of practice areas. She completed a B.A. from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1991 and an LL.B from the University of Windsor in 1994. She was admitted to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in 1995. She is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2021 she obtained a certificate in HLS4X Bioethics: The Law, Medicine, and Ethics of Reproductive Technologies and Genetics through HarvardX.
Annette has been the legal representative on the Non-Clinical Trials Committee for the Health Research Ethics Board in Newfoundland and Labrador since 2013. She is currently a director on the board of PLIAN (Public Legal Information Association of NL), an independent non-profit that provides general information and education with the intent of increasing access to justice. She is also a director on the Torbay History House Museum Board. In her spare time, she volunteers as a parent rep for the St, John's Legends, enjoys hiking the East Coast Trails with her family and is at work on a novel.
Job Titles:
- Senior Partner
- Member of the Law Society of Newfoundland
Mr. Bonnell is a senior partner of Curtis Dawe with 50 years of experience in a wide range of practice areas. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree (Political Science and History) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University in 1970. He was admitted to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in December 1970.
Mr. Bonnell is a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian Bar Association. He is an elder of St. David's Presbyterian Church and a member of the Presbytery of Newfoundland of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Dan has conducted legal research and writing for the Pro Bono Society of Canada. He is also a volunteer with the Canadian Bar Association, having served on the executive of the St. John's branch and as Civil Litigation Section Chair.
Professional Experience:
Frankie joined the firm as a Summer Student in May of 2022 and returned as an Articling Student in June of 2023. She anticipates being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in June of 2024. Born and raised in Happy Valley- Goose Bay, she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Certificate in Criminology from Memorial University (2020) and a Juris Doctor with an Aboriginal and Indigenous Law Specialization from the Schulich School of Law (2023). Frankie has a special interest in Family Law, Wills and Estates, Medical Malpractice Defence, Labour Law, and Insurance Litigation. Frankie hopes to take an empathetic and helpful approach with clients, ensuring to provide a trauma informed lens to practice. She hopes to grow and advance in her career to provide advice to clients in a wide range of areas.
Throughout her law school career, Frankie was involved with Pro Bono Dalhousie, the Dalhousie Law Student's Society Orientation Committee, the Domus Legis Society as well as the Canadian Bar Association at the Provincial and National level. She also volunteered as a Mentor with She Connects and Co-Chaired Metro University's Relay for Life in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. She previously served as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Premier's Youth Council and was the delegate for Labrador at Daughters of the Vote 2019.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Civil Litigation Section Chair
Greg is a partner at Curtis Dawe. He has practiced law as litigation counsel and advocate since 1989 following his LLB (1988) from the University of New Brunswick and his M.Ed. (1984) and B.A., B.Ed. (1981) and from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Greg is the Civil Litigation Section Chair and an instructor with the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Bar Admission Course. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
- Queen 's Counsel
Ian was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1996. He is also a Master of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ian has been consistently recognized by his peers as among The Best Lawyers in Canada. Ian has again been recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for his work in the areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Legal Malpractice Law. He was named "Lawyer of the Year" for his work in Corporate and Commercial Litigation in St. John's, NL.
Ian currently serves as a member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council. He is past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of St. John Ambulance and a past member of the St. John Ambulance National Board of Directors.
Professional Experience:
Leah is an associate with Curtis Dawe. She began practice in Nova Scotia, where she was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2022. Leah has been a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar since 2024. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Marine Biology at Memorial University in 2016, and her Juris Doctor at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University in 2021. Leah also completed a specialization in Marine Law through the Marine & Environmental Law Institute.
Practice Areas:
Civil Litigation, Municipal Law,Labour and Employment Law,Professional Negligence and Regulation,Construction Law,Maritime & Fisheries Law.
Professional Experience:
Liam joined the firm as an Articling Student in January 2024 and will be called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in February 2025. Liam received a B.A in Political Science and Psychology and a Certificate in Public Policy from Memorial University (2020) and a L.L.B from the University of Leicester, England (2022). Upon returning to Canada, he completed his certification to practice law through the Federation of Law Societies National Committee on Accreditation (2023). Liam has a special interest in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Real Estate Law, and Wills and Estates.
Professional Experience:
Nicole is joining the firm as an Articling Student in the Summer of 2024 and anticipates being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in June 2025. Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts (2016) and Bachelor of Education (2017) from Memorial University and her Master of Arts (2020) from Toronto Metropolitan University and York University. Nicole is set to graduate with a Juris Doctor degree from Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law in spring 2024.
Nicole has a special interest in Family Law, Wills and Estates, Media and Privacy, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Employment Law. When attending to clients' needs and resolving disputes, Nicole takes a compassionate and thorough approach to provide exceptional service.
Throughout her law school career, Nicole acted as Co-Editor in Chief of Schulich School of Law's newspaper and served on the Board of Directors of the Law Students Society. Nicole also completed a certificate in International Law from Queen's University with field students at the United Nations, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva.
Tim is a partner at Curtis Dawe. He received a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2012 and a Juris Doctor from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in 2015. He was called to the Bar of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2016.
Professional Experience:
Travis is a partner with Curtis Dawe. He joined the firm as an associate upon his call to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in 2018. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Memorial University (2014) and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Brunswick (2017).
Tr avis is the current Vice President of the Canadian Bar Association - NL Branch. He further volunteers as a member of the Board of Directors for the Rising Tide Association and Credit Counselling Services of NL. Throughout his university career, Travis was an active member of the student union in both MUN and UNB sitting as his faculty representative. In his final year of law school, he was recognized as the "Councillor of the Year" for his work. In his spare time, Travis enjoys experiencing the lively Newfoundland drama and musical scene as a member of the audience.