Areas of Practice

Professional Negligence

Professional negligence is a broad term that essentially means acting against a professional service provider, if and when they have provided their services in a negligent manner. McLellan, Brennan have acted both for the plaintiffs and defendants on professional negligence matters, and these matters have included accountant or lawyer professional negligence issues, medical malpractice and engineering actions. We act both in the prosecution and defence of these actions.

There are a great number of self-regulating professions on Prince Edward Island, including the medical and legal professions. These self regulating bodies handle disciplinary matters internally, often through a formal administrative tribunal. The lawyers of McLellan, Brennan have represented and defended professionals before these bodies, provided counsel to these bodies, as well we have served on these disciplinary bodies and have prosecuted complaints.

If you are a professional who has had a complaint lodged against you we advise you to contact a lawyer for legal advice to protect your career. Often times, through legal representation, outcomes can be negotiated which may be less harsh then those imposed at a disciplinary hearing and proper representation is needed at such a hearing to ensure that your rights are upheld and your side of the story is heard.