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Sarah Shiels

Clear. Candid. Client-focused. 

These values infuse the legal work at Shiels Marine Legal Services Inc. We understand that the marine environment is unique and we work with our clients to provide informed legal services that work for them. Simple. 

Our Services

At Shiels Marine Legal Services Inc., we provide legal services and support to participants in the marine industry.

Marine Litigation

We represent clients at a broad range of hearings.  

Transactional Support

We can help your transaction to close smoothly.

Marine Real Estate & Infrastructure

We help with development, leasing, and disposal of maritime and coastal properties. 

Drafting and Interpretation

We can put things in writing and help you to understand legalese. 

Other Legal Services

We focus on marine work but our approach is flexible. 

Contact Us to Get Started

Let us know how we can help you. 

Sarah Shiels

Experienced
Counsel

Sarah Shiels founded Shiels Marine Legal Services Inc. in 2023 to focus on the unique legal needs of the marine industry. Sarah has practiced law in Nova Scotia for over a decade and has a certificate of Marine Law specialization from Dalhousie University. 


Sarah is routinely involved in marine litigation, advising ports and harbours, vessel and license transactional work, licensing appeals, and fisheries defence work. She has appeared before the federal court and all levels of court in Nova Scotia. She was appointed a Small Claims Adjudicator in 2022.

Contact Us for Legal Assistance

We are here to assist you. Feel free to contact us with any legal questions or concerns that you may have.

Sarah Shiels

242 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1C9

Phone: 902-881-2810

Fax: 902-881-2660

Thank you!

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Saturday

Sunday

Closed

Closed

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