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JOHN BARKER, Canadian Lawyer, Partner of COX, DOWNIE & GOODFELLOW, specializing in the field of General Practice. Admiralty, Banking, Corporation, Municipal, Estate Planning, Probate, Personal Injury, Insurance, Labour, Securities and Public Utilities Law. Trials and Appeals.

Background

BARKER, JOHN was born on April 21, 1939 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Education

Dalhousie University (Bachelor of Arts, 1961. Bachelor of Laws, 1964). University of London, England (Master of Laws, 1966).

Lecturer on Civil Procedures, Dalhousie Law School, 1968-1973.

Viscount Bennett Fellow, 1964. Appointed Queen's Counsel, 1983.

Career

Working as a partner of COX, DOWNIE & GOODFELLOW. Admitted to the bar, 1967, Nova Scotia.

Achievements

  • JOHN BARKER has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Canadian Bar Association. Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (Member of Council, 19721975. 1982-1985).

Connections

Father:
Frank

Mother:
Elisabeth (Herlitzius) McCabe

Spouse:
Monica Smith

Spouse:
Hilary Tann

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Awards

  • Medal 1962; Award for service to British music.