Alanah Josey

Alanah offers legal services with estate planning, real estate, and family law. She was called to the Bar in Nova Scotia in 2019, and has since appeared at trial level and appellate level courts throughout Nova Scotia, as well as family court in Alberta.

Alanah has an undergraduate education in ancient philosophy and published her first peer reviewed journal article as an undergraduate student. Her writing skills were honed at the University of New Brunswick in the law department, where she acted as a research assistant and teaching assistant, as well as a student intern at the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. Alanah won the Legal Writing Prize and the Barry Morrison prize during her legal studies and graduated on the Dean’s List. Since that time, she has published numerous blog posts, articles, and case reviews, as well as peer reviewed publications.

Alanah’s writing and communication skills serve her well in all areas of her practice. She is focused and detail-oriented, working closely with her clients at each step in the process to meet each client’s particular needs. If you need a gentle hand to guide you through the legal process, Alanah’s got you. If you need a firmer approach, she’s got you there, too. Alanah is adaptable, and her practice is client-focused. If you’re looking for a dependable, efficient lawyer, Alanah would be happy to speak with you about the legal services you need. 

Outside of the office and the courtroom, Alanah is a fitness and outdoor enthusiast. You’ll find her cycling, hiking, at the gym, on the water, or horseback riding.

Alanah is a member of the following organizations:

• Nova Scotia Barristers Society
• Canadian Bar Association
• Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association
• Real Estate Lawyers Association of Nova Scotia

 
Some of Alanah’s publications include:

• https://link.edgepilot.com/s/514c2347/9LOioprNvUCmWKwirRZ0IA?u=https://themanitobalawjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/MLJ_45.5/455-the-balancing-approach.pdf
• https://www.robsoncrim.com/single-post/r-v-kirkpatrick-2022-scc-33-case-analysis-consent-to-sexual-activity-and-condom-use-by-alanah-josey
• https://www.robsoncrim.com/single-post/278-applications-for-production-by-alanah-josey
• https://www.robsoncrim.com/single-post/defending-peace-bond-applications-a-josey
• https://www.robsoncrim.com/single-post/2018/12/19/ThisIsNotConsent-Relevant-Evidence-in-Sexual-Assault-Trials?fbclid=IwAR1GEiKtTUCl9gcqwhHr8986U1gaXtECe0cjpZl-QYDmHtuVVS432zETP6s
• https://www.robsoncrim.com/single-post/2019/04/10/Criminalizing-mental-health-problems-the-elimination-of-the-curative-discharge?fbclid=IwAR0VcqdEOOwNVqI-Jdyn0f8SBMBPgT9AB_YWqBB0svoFXPoJs4TXjjtGIxI
• https://www.robsoncrim.com/single-post/2019/07/10/The-right-to-reasonable-bail-and-statutory-interpretation-why-s-50321h-of-the-Criminal-Code-is-not-a-basket-clause
• https://www.canliiconnects.org/en/commentaries/62065
• https://www.canliiconnects.org/en/commentaries/62251