Matthew R. Hiltz

Associate Fredericton Phone: (506) 453-9615 Cell: (506) 476-1977 Fax: (506) 453-9600 coxandpalmer.com Administrative Assistant Jennifer Patterson coxandpalmer.com Phone: (506) 462-4762 Fax: (506) 453-9600

Practice Areas

Matthew is an associate practicing in our Fredericton office.  He was called to the bar in 2010 after studying law at the University of New Brunswick and receiving his LL.B. in 2009.  Prior to this he received a Bachelor of Science from Bishop's University in 1993 with a major in Biology.  Matthew's practice focuses primarily on labour and employment and administrative law as well as commercial and insurance litigation.  In his spare time, Matthew enjoys camping, cooking, golf, and spending time with his beautiful wife, young son and golden retriever. 

Law Society Memberships

Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of New Brunswick
York-Sunbury Law Society

Bar Admission

New Brunswick, 2010

Law School

University of New Brunswick

Education

University of New Brunswick, LL.B. (2009)
Bishop’s University, B.Sc. Biology (1993)

Awards

• Philip Holland Prize in Criminal Procedure (UNB, 2009)
• Frederick D. Toole Memorial Scholarship (UNB, 2009)
• Gale Cup Moot, Member of 4th Place Team (UNB, 2008-2009)
• Donald M. Gillis Scholarship (UNB, 2008)
• Trilateral Moot, Member of 1st Place Team (UNB, 2007-2008)
• Trilateral Moot, Best Oralist (UNB, 2007-2008)
• Borden Ladner Gervais Prize (UNB, 2007)
• Emond Montgomery Prize in Property (UNB, 2007)
• Canada Law Book Prize - Contracts (UNB, 2007)
• Carswell Prize - First Year (UNB, 2007)

Publications

Co-Authored - "Read the Lease! New Brunswick Court of Appeal Reviews Impact of Lease on the Insurer's Right of Subrogation Against the Lessor", Risk Management Council (March, 2009)

Activities Within Firm

Member, Labour & Employment Practice Group
Member, Insurance Practice Group
Member, Social Committee

Community and Volunteer Activities

Webmaster, London Dog Owners Association (www.londondogownersassociation.ca)