M. John Mate

Partner St. John's Phone: (709) 570-5530 Fax: (709) 570-5730 coxandpalmer.com Administrative Assistant Nancy Jewers coxandpalmer.com Phone: (709) 570-5539 Fax: (709) 738-7999

Practice Areas

Litigation: Has represented a variety of clients in complex Commercial, Banking, Insurance and Quasi-Criminal matters.

Lead counsel for the Plaintiff in Newfoundland's First Class Action Lawsuit.

Has successfully appeared before all levels of court in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador including the Provincial Court, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Trial Division and the Court of Appeal. John has conducted various trials and appeals both alone and in conjunction with a litigation team. John also has experience appearing before administrative tribunals.

Insurance: Has represented major insurers of Auto, Home, and General Commercial Liability.

Banking and Financial Services Litigation: Has extensive Banking Litigation experience and has represented Chartered Banks, Credit Unions and other financial institutions in pursuing claims and in defending claims against large and small financial institutions.

General Commercial: Has represented a variety of clients in purchase and sale of operations and business assets, public and/or private financing, recovery of commercial debts, organization and incorporation of public entities and internal management issues.

Immigration: Primarily represents businesses, families and individuals who require assistance in Applying for Permanent Residency, Work Visas, or Visitor visas to Canada. Also has assisted individuals wishing to obtain permission to leave their home country to visit Canada. John also has experience representing Refugee claimants wishing to immigrate to Canada.

Marine: Represents a variety of clients in financing vessel purchase or construction.

Has considerable experience litigating fishing license disputes, representing both individuals and larger enterprises.

Law Society Memberships

Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador

Bar Admission

Newfoundland and Labrador, 1998

Law School

University of Windsor

Education

Memorial University of Newfoundland (B.A., 1994)
University of Windsor (LL.B. 1997)

Professional Activities & Affiliations

Former Executive Director, Action Environment

Activities Within Firm

Member - Banking and Financial Services Practice Group
Member – Business Practice Group
Member - Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group
Member - Marine Law Practice Group

Community and Volunteer Activities

Board Member & Member - Resource Centre for the Arts - LSPU Hall (1996 - )
Board Member - Newfoundland and Labrador Historic Trust
Former Treasurer, Resource Centre for the Arts - LSPU Hall