COVER FEATURE
KEY MURRAY LAW: The Local Law Firm Helping the Island and Its Team Flourish
By Alana Lauren Photos Sara Bakker
The legal specialties of Key Murray Law’s team vary; many employees are well-versed in several. Ryan MacDonald, a partner with the firm, focuses on more than one type of law, including real estate--which, he says, was exceptionally important throughout 2020 and 2021.
relaxing several policies, lawyers are now also able to meet and sign documents remotely through video conference platforms. KML is invested in their Islander clientele, donating to dozens of PEI causes (including the Prince County Hospital Foundation and Camp Gencheff). The firm is returning to the Charlottetown Festival for 2021 as a sponsor of Dear Rita ; KML is also a participating sponsor for the 2023 Canada Winter Games. The team is present annually at the Prince County Hospital Foundation’s fundraiser dinner, MacDonald notes. “The firm believes in sponsoring events that give us an opportunity to give back to, and be part of, the communities in which we live and work.” There were amazing family office parties happening behind the scenes at Key Murray Law prior to COVID-19. Events for the legal team’s loved ones featured pizza, sleigh rides, bouncy
“Many PEI law firms have been busy during the pandemic,” says
MacDonald. “Real estate transactions are one area where KML [Key Murray Law] has seen an increase in business, since many people are relocating to the Island or refinancing.” Accessibility to Islanders is an evident priority for KML. Clients can visit offices in Charlottetown, O’Leary, Souris, or Summerside; together, the offices comprise a team of several dozen people. Clients can also retain an English- or French-speaking lawyer. With the government and courts
“The most common reason we’re retained is a word-of-mouth referral, which would not be possible without great client service and great clientele.”
- Ryan MacDonald, Key Murray Law
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