Kailey O’Neil

Kailey O’Neil brings depth, preparation and disciplined analysis to her litigation practice. With experience in civil litigation, construction law, and labour and employment matters, she supports clients by ensuring their cases are thoroughly researched and strategically developed.

Working primarily on the research and drafting side of litigation files, Kailey prepares pleadings, motions and detailed legal memoranda that shape case strategy before matters ever reach court. Her approach reflects a belief that effective advocacy begins long before a judge enters the room.

“I like digging in and teasing apart the information and finding the answer,” she says. “That’s the part of the law I’ve always enjoyed.”

Kailey earned her Juris Doctor at the University of New Brunswick and began practising civil and construction litigation in Ontario. She gained experience handling matters of varying complexity, including personal injury and construction litigation work for a regional municipality. She later pursued advanced study at Osgoode Hall Law School, completing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Labour Relations and Employment Law while continuing her practice.

In addition to her private practice experience, Kailey returned to the University of New Brunswick to teach Civil Procedure, Construction Law and Insurance Law. She has also taught International Business Law in UNB Saint John’s MBA program. Teaching sharpened her ability to break down complex procedural and substantive legal issues into clear, practical guidance – an approach that benefits both colleagues and clients.

Originally from Ontario, Kailey has longstanding family ties to New Brunswick and chose to build her practice here after completing her legal studies at UNB. She joined Lawson Creamer in 2021 and values the firm’s collaborative culture and emphasis on long-standing client relationships.

Outside her practice, Kailey enjoys time with her young family and remains active in her community. She is a certified scuba diver and has completed Grade 10 piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Labour Relations and Employment Law – Osgoode Hall Law School

Juris Doctor – University of New Brunswick

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Film and Media Studies – Queen’s University

New Brunswick

Ontario

• Lawson Creamer
• Regional Municipality of York
• Eccleston LLP
• University of New Brunswick – Contract Academic Instructor
• University of New Brunswick Saint John – MBA Program

• English
• French (intermediate)