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Civil litigation, with 70 years of trial work behind it.

Whether the problem involves your company, your reputation or an injury, GMG litigators give you efficient, courteous support in court or in mediation. We explain the difficulties plainly and take the cost-effective route to a result.

  • In court or in mediation
  • Cost-effective approach
  • First-chair trial counsel

Gilbert McGloan Gillis has more than 70 years’ experience in criminal trials and civil litigation, and the firm has contributed to several legal precedents along the way.

Whether the problem involves your company, your reputation or an injury, we support you efficiently and courteously, whether your matter ends up in court or in mediation.

What we handle

Commercial litigation

Disputes between businesses, partners, suppliers and customers.

Reputation

When something said or published is damaging your name or your company’s.

Class actions

Rod Gillis has served as local, regional and national counsel for a variety of clients.

Bankruptcy & insolvency

Disputes that arise when a business or individual can’t meet its obligations.

Injury claims

Serious injuries and the insurers behind them. Personal injury →

Complex litigation

Team approaches to complex cases, from trials to strategic partnering on technical and expert defence issues.

How we approach a case

  1. We explain the difficulties.Every case has weak spots. We take the time to walk you through them before they become surprises.
  2. We look for the cost-effective route.Litigation is expensive. We weigh each step against what it’s realistically going to get you.
  3. We work as a team.GMG litigators pool their experience across the firm’s practice areas on every file.

Trial experience you can lean on

Rod Gillis, K.C., is one of New Brunswick’s leading litigation lawyers. He has appeared as first-chair trial counsel throughout the province, and is a frequent speaker on litigation topics including expert witnesses, advanced cross-examination, complex trial preparation and case management. He holds an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Meet Rod →

Where we appear

From King's Bench to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Our lawyers have appeared as first-chair trial counsel throughout New Brunswick, and before federal courts.

New Brunswick

Court of King's Bench

Trials across the province, from Saint John to Fredericton and beyond.

New Brunswick

Court of Appeal

Appeals of trial decisions and complex points of law.

Federal

Federal Court

Trial Division matters.

National

Supreme Court of Canada

The country's highest court, when a case warrants it.

Tell us about the dispute.

Call, text or email. The firm is available 24/7, and your file is secure and at our fingertips from anywhere.

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  • Serving clients since 1929
  • Saint John and Fredericton