Gerald McMackin, Q.C.

A veteran hand.

Gerry has seen it all when it comes to practicing law: the good, the bad and the ugly. With close to 40 years of experience, he acts as counsel to many owner managed businesses and their families. He is experienced in developing and implementing business succession and estate planning solutions. Gerry is also actively involved in many charitable and community activities.

Areas of practice:

• Corporate/Commercial
• Owner Managed Business
• Financial Services
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Health
• Personal Services
• Estate Planning & Litigation

BAR ADMISSION(S)

New Brunswick, 1972

LAW SOCIETY(IES)

Law Society of New Brunswick

EDUCATION

University of New Brunswick, LL.B., 1972
University of New Brunswick, B.A., 1970

QUEEN'S COUNSEL

2004

ACTIVITIES

• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Member, STEP
• Honorary counsel, The Greater Saint John Community Foundation
• Director, Coast Tire & Auto Services, Ltd., 2002-present
• Director, Community Foundations of Canada, 2002-2010
• Governor, Wiggins Home, 1996-present
• Secretary, vice-president & director, The Greater Saint John Community Foundation, 1990-2001

LANGUAGE(S)

English

LEXPERT RATINGS

Estate and Personal Tax Planning / Estate Litigation

MARTINDALE-HUBBELL RATINGS

BV

EXTERNAL RATINGS

• Best Lawyers: Trusts and Estates, 2010-2012
• Recipient, Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal