About Elizabeth

Elizabeth is an Associate with the Accident & Personal Injury and Civil Litigation teams. Elizabeth is passionate about providing high quality, client-focused legal services. She understands the stress that can accompany a legal claim and is well-equipped to provide practical and supportive advice at every stage.

Elizabeth regularly assists clients on a range of matters including motor vehicle claims, disability claims, property disputes, tenancy issues, and general litigation matters. She has successfully appeared before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Small Claims Court, and Residential Tenancies Board.

Elizabeth is a volunteer at the Free Legal Clinic at the Law Courts. Outside of work, she can be found exploring the beautiful Nova Scotia coastline, playing intramural basketball, or volunteering with her local church community.

Elizabeth's Background

Education

  • 2022: Juris Doctor, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
  • 2019: Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Psychology), St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB

Employment

  • 2023-Present: Associate, BOYNECLARKE LLP
  • 2022-2023: Articled Clerk, BOYNECLARKE LLP
  • 2021: Summer Student, BOYNECLARKE LLP (Summer placement with Adsum for Women and Children)

Professional Memberships

  • Member: Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
  • Member: Canadian Bar Association
  • Member: Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association

Community Activities

  • Volunteer, Free Legal Clinic, Law Courts (Ongoing)
  • Volunteer, Life Rolls On, SurfAble NS (2026)
  • Assistant Coach, U12 Boys Basketball (2024-2025)
  • Former Volunteer, Souls Harbour Drop-In Center (2022-2023)
  • Former President, Dalhousie Youth Legal Education Society (2021-2022)
  • Former Volunteer, Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (2019-2020)

Awards & Honours

  • Dianne Pothier Memorial Prize, Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic (2022)
  • Law Foundation of Nova Scotia Scholarship (2019-2022)
  • Alistair Fraser Award, Second Highest Standing in Second Year Law (2021)
  • Governor General’s Medal, Highest Academic Standing of Graduating Class, St. Thomas University (2019)

Publications

  • Lafrance, M., Dreise, E., Gouliquer, L., & Poulin, C. (2022). “‘We’re Not Doing It To Be Nasty’: Caregivers’ Ethical Dilemmas in Negotiating Driving Safety with Older Adults”. Canadian Journal on Aging, 41(1), 7-14.