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Family Law Team - Scott Lytle

Scott Lytle was born in Burlington, Ontario. He attended Wilfrid Laurier University where he was granted an Honours Bachelor degree in Business Administration. After a career in Hospitality Management, Scott attended Dalhousie Law School. He graduated in 2005 and was granted a certificate in Business Law together with his Bachelor of Laws.

Following graduation, Scott articled at Boyne Clarke. He was called to the Bar in 2006 and thereafter established a general practice at Cragg Law. The focus of his practice was family law, real property transactions, wills and estates, and personal injury, but he also gained significant experience in civil and commercial litigation. Scott has represented clients in several levels of court throughout the province, and also engages in collaborative processes as a method of dispute resolution when appropriate.

At Boyne Clarke, Scott is a member of the Family Law Team where he continues to specialize in divorce proceedings, cohabitation agreements, adoptions, and variation matters.

Scott is actively involved in minor sports, coaching both hockey and soccer in Bedford. He is a board member for F.C. Bedford, a recreational soccer association. In addition, he acts as the player/coach of their Men’s competitive team. He is volunteer counsel with the Halifax Refugee Clinic and a member of the Canadian Bar Association.

EDUCATION

LL.B. (2005) LL.B. with Business Certificate, Dalhousie University
(1988) Canadian Securities Course
B.B.A. (1986) Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario

EMPLOYMENT

2008 – Present Associate, Boyne Clarke Barristers & Solicitors, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
2006 – 2008 Associate, Cragg Law, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2005 – 2006 Articled Clerk, Boyne Clarke Barristers & Solicitors, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
2004 (Summer) Boyne Clarke Summer Student, Halifax Refugee Clinic, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1999 – 2005 Assistant General Manager, Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill (Sir Corp), Halifax, Nova Scotia
1997 – 1999 General Manager, Slainte Irish Pub (Prime Pubs Inc.), Hamilton, Ontario
1993 – 1996 General Manager, Bow & Arrow Pub (Neighbourhood Pubs Inc.), Toronto, Ontario

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES

Member – Canadian Bar Association
Member – Nova Scotia Bar Society

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Volunteer Counsel – Halifax Refugee Clinic (2004 – present)
Novice Coach – Bedford Minor Hockey Association (2005 – present)
Coach – Bedford Minor Soccer (2004 – present)
Board Member and Coach – F.C. Bedford (2007 - present)
Entertainment Coordinator for MS Walk – MS Society (2000)

AWARDS

Member - Dalhousie University Corporate/Securities Moot Team, 2nd Place Factum, 2nd Place Overall (2005)
Awarded the highest recognition in Sir Corp for continuous performance excellence (2004)
Prime Pubs General Manager of the Year (1997)