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Robb Baird: McInnes Cooper’s newest Associate in New Brunswick
Published:
October 11, 2013
We are pleased to announce the addition of our newest Associate in New Brunswick. Robb Baird will be serving clients from our Fredericton office in the area of corproate and business law. Robb is eager to demonstrate his dedication to the success of our clients and to the practice of law. He joins a team of more than 200 lawyers working from seven offices across the Atlantic region, serving clients across North America and abroad. McInnes Cooper is one of the 20 largest law firms in Canada, and clients count on us to be there with the expertise and solutions they need.
Welcome Robb!
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