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Team

J. Brent Melanson

Lawyer

brent@melansonlaw.ca

Brent has been practicing for over thirty years in the civil litigation field. He has represented clients at the trial, appellate and Supreme Court of Canada levels. Brent completed his legal degree at Dalhousie University and a Masters in Political Science at the London School of Economics. Brent is a reoccurring instructor at the New Brunswick bar course and has spoken at many legal education conferences. Outside of the office, Brent enjoys skiing, sailing and spending time with his wife and three children.

Jessica Melanson

Lawyer

jessica@melansonlaw.ca

Jessica obtained her law degree from the University of New Brunswick. Jessica has spoken at a number of legal education conferences. Jessica is passionate about helping individuals access legal justice and understand the legal system. Outside of the office, Jessica volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Partners for Youth and the First Nations Children’s Futures Fund. Jessica also enjoys swing dancing, skiing, boxing, playing ultimate Frisbee and spending time with her dog, Dalek. And yes, Jessica is in fact Brent’s daughter.

Michaela Suddes

Paralegal

michaela@melansonlaw.ca

Michaela graduated from Durham College in Ontario with a Paralegal Diploma. After working in the legal field in Toronto, Michaela moved to New Brunswick. Michaela's favourite part of working in the area of law is helping clients navigate their claims. In her spare time, Michaela enjoys spending time with her partner, friends, family, and two cats, Banjo and Bella. Michaela also enjoys doing resin crafts and crocheting.

Sara Poirier

Accounting Clerk

Sara received her diploma in Business Administrative Accounting from the New Brunswick Community College of Fredericton. Outside of the office, you can find Sara participating in various outdoor activities, playing volleyball, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends.