Jillian Allen

Lawyer (Counsel)
Family Law, Fertility Law
Allen Law Professional Corporation

Jillian (she/her) helps family law clients during some of their most challenging life experiences with sensitivity and foresight, using a no-nonsense approach when advising on the reality of each situation.

Jillian has proven herself skilled both in and out of the courtroom. She is organized, has great attention to detail, and ensures she maintains effective communication with her clients as she navigates them through their legal complexities.

Recognized for her commitment to social justice early on, she was the recipient of the David M. Jones Award, which is awarded to a law student whose character has been a source of inspiration and optimism to their classmates and to the law school community. Jillian’s infectious smile and genuine desire to help ensures that she develops a quick and easy rapport with her clients.  Jillian recognizes that each client is unique and has different priorities, and she strives to find the optimal resolution for each client.

Jillian provides services to clients in the Ottawa area as well as the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Cornwall, L’Orignal, Russell, Embrun, Hawkesbury, and Casselman.

Jillian is counsel to Fresh Legal and practices in association with Fresh Legal, not in partnership, providing services through Allen Law Professional Corporation.

Did you know?

  • If Jillian wasn’t a lawyer she would probably be… An art dealer.

  • Jillian is licensed to practice law in two countries and three jurisdictions.

  • Jillian loves to travel. Her favourite place she has visited so far is Iceland.

  • Her family likes to spend time outdoors and playing sports. She would rather be inside reading a good book or Vanity Fair, or watching the Real Housewives.

Learn More:

  • 2010: LL.M., Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California

    2009: LL.B., Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

    2006: Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Minors in Psychology and Fine Art, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

  • Law Society of Ontario, 2018

    County of Carleton Law Association

    Nova Scotia Barristers' Society, 2013

    State Bar of California, 2013

  • Volunteer - Shepherds of Good Hope Soup Kitchen, Ottawa, Ontario

    Former Volunteer - Wolfville Food Bank, Nova Scotia

    Former Volunteer - Artists' Legal Information Society, Nova Scotia

    Former President - Grand Pre and Area Community Association, Nova Scotia

    Former Board Member - Kings Point-to-Point Transit, Nova Scotia

 

Contact Jillian:

E: jillian@freshlegal.ca

T: 613-627-4800 x103

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