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Legal Assistants

Our Legal Assistants in St. John’s

At Gittens, de Beer & Associates, we understand that solving legal issues is a tedious task. Legal assistants are of great help in this situation. On this page, you can find information about our talented and dedicated legal assistants. Give us a call today to learn more.

Terri Crane

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Terri Crane

Terri joined Gittens, de Beer & Associates in August 2014. She is a mother of two and is an avid lover of true crime and DIY.  She graduated from Academy Canada with Honours in Social Sciences (Criminology) in 2001. When not at work, Terri can be found volunteering with animal rescue, advocating for youth mental health matters, and spending quality time with her cats.  She enjoys live entertainment, a good psychological thriller, and cozy nights at home crafting.

  • EDUCATION
    Undergraduate degree, Sociology, University of Toronto Bachelor of Laws, University of Ottawa, 1981
  • AREAS OF PRACTICE
    Civil Litigation Personal Injury Taxation Law
  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
    Past president, YM-YWCA Former chair, UNICEF Newfoundland and Labrador Past member, Multicultural Society
  • CONTACT INFO
    Email: egittens@gittenslaw.com Tel: 709-579-8424, Ext. 221 Fax: 709-738-1339
terricrane

Michael Ryan

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Michael Ryan

An avid sports and pop culture enthusiast, Michael has been employed at Gittens, de Beer & Associates since November of 2014, where he is involved in a variety of different aspects of office work, ranging from reception to records management. He can be reached at our St. John’s office.

  • EDUCATION
    Undergraduate degree, Sociology, University of Toronto Bachelor of Laws, University of Ottawa, 1981
  • AREAS OF PRACTICE
    Civil Litigation Personal Injury Taxation Law
  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
    Past president, YM-YWCA Former chair, UNICEF Newfoundland and Labrador Past member, Multicultural Society
  • CONTACT INFO
    Email: egittens@gittenslaw.com Tel: 709-579-8424, Ext. 221 Fax: 709-738-1339
michaelryan

Maryna Markaryan

LEGAL ASSISTANT

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Maryna joined Gittens, de Beer & Associates in June 2022.
She obtained her Bachelor and Master Degree in International Law through Kyiv International University and Bachelor and Master Degree in Law through the State Higher Educational Institution Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman. 
In November 2021 Maryna defended a thesis "Administrative and Legal Status of Foreign Diplomatic Missions of Ukraine" on specialty Administrative Law and Process, Financial Law and Informational Law. She obtained her academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). 
Maryna has 14 years of teaching experience in various universities in Ukraine and started her legal practical experience in Canada in 2022.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and travelling.

  • EDUCATION
    Undergraduate degree, Sociology, University of Toronto Bachelor of Laws, University of Ottawa, 1981
  • AREAS OF PRACTICE
    Civil Litigation Personal Injury Taxation Law
  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
    Past president, YM-YWCA Former chair, UNICEF Newfoundland and Labrador Past member, Multicultural Society
  • CONTACT INFO
    Email: egittens@gittenslaw.com Tel: 709-579-8424, Ext. 221 Fax: 709-738-1339
Maryna Markaryan

Ibukunoluwa Bolarinwa

LEGAL ASSISTANT

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Ibukun joined Gittens, de Beer & Associates in February 2024 as a Legal Assistant.

Ibukun graduated with an LL. B degree from Ekiti State University in 2018 and BL from the Nigerian Law School in 2020.  While at the Nigerian Law School she completed her attachments at the Magistrate Court.  She practiced law for 4 years before moving to Newfoundland and Labrador and appeared before both Supreme Court and High Court.  Ibukun specialized in Intellectual Property Law.  

She is now continuing her legal career in Canada and is in the process of completing her NCAs and then plans on writing the Newfoundland and Labrador bar exams.

Outside of work, Ibukun enjoys spending time with family, watching movies and shopping.

  • EDUCATION
    Undergraduate degree, Sociology, University of Toronto Bachelor of Laws, University of Ottawa, 1981
  • AREAS OF PRACTICE
    Civil Litigation Personal Injury Taxation Law
  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
    Past president, YM-YWCA Former chair, UNICEF Newfoundland and Labrador Past member, Multicultural Society
  • CONTACT INFO
    Email: egittens@gittenslaw.com Tel: 709-579-8424, Ext. 221 Fax: 709-738-1339
Ibukunoluwa Bolarinwa

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Brittany Mercer

LEGAL ASSISTANT

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Brittany joined Gittens, de Beer & Associates in June of 2024 after graduating from the Legal Administration program at the College of the North Atlantic. Prior to her experience at CNA, Brittany studied Ecology & Conservation at Memorial University where she participated in many environment conservation projects and volunteered with numerous wildlife organizations.

 

In her free time, Brittany enjoys watching true crime, caring for her houseplants, and cuddling with her two cats.

  • EDUCATION
    Undergraduate degree, Sociology, University of Toronto Bachelor of Laws, University of Ottawa, 1981
  • AREAS OF PRACTICE
    Civil Litigation Personal Injury Taxation Law
  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
    Past president, YM-YWCA Former chair, UNICEF Newfoundland and Labrador Past member, Multicultural Society
  • CONTACT INFO
    Email: egittens@gittenslaw.com Tel: 709-579-8424, Ext. 221 Fax: 709-738-1339
Brittany Mercer
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