Karen M. Seeley, Partner
Ms. Seeley was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007 after earning her B.A. (Political Science and History) from McGill University and Juris Doctorate (Hons) from the University of Saskatchewan. Her legal focus is on Criminal Law, Family Law, and Corporate Law.
Even as a young child, while her contemporaries dreamed of becoming astronauts and hockey stars, Ms. Seeley knew she wanted to become a lawyer. She has been interested in the law for as long as she can remember, and as a lawyer she loves being able to assist her clients through the most difficult periods of their lives and being able to provide them with sound legal advice.
“McAuley & Partners is a full service firm, and we provide exceptional services to clients in all areas of practice.”
Ms. Seeley has successfully defended two family law matters on appeal at the Divisional Court, Superior Court of Justice. In her free time she loves to read and to travel. She has been and remains a very active member of several local associations: President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer for the District of Kenora Law Association; Chair, Vice-Chair and Board Member of the Dryden Regional Health Centre; and Vice-Chair and Board Member of FIREFLY.
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Brock A. Moore-Bunney, Partner
Mr. Moore-Bunney was called to the Manitoba Bar in 2011 and the Ontario Bar in 2012. He earned his Bachelor of Social Sciences, with honours, from the University of Ottawa and graduated from the Robson Hall Law School at the University of Manitoba in 2010. He practices with a focus on Real Estate, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Wills & Estates.
In his third year as an undergrad at the University of Ottawa, Mr. Moore-Bunney shifted the focus of his career to the law when he realized his greatest enjoyment were the law-orientated criminology courses. As a lawyer, Mr. Moore-Bunney now finds his greatest enjoyment is in the people, and helping his clients through any and all legal matters.
Mr. Moore-Bunney is also very active in his community. He is a coach for the Falcons (of the Dryden Minor Football league) and is a member of the Dryden Fire Service and the Dryden Flying Club. You can find him outdoors in his spare time—camping, fishing, boating, sailing and golfing in the summer and snowmobiling, snowboarding, and playing hockey in the winter. He can also be found on the local music scene, as the guitarist and singer in a local rock band.
“McAuley & Parters is a great law firm for our clients because of our experience, attention to detail, professionalism, and our ability to assist our clients in multiple areas of the law.”
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Carlynne S. Bell, Associate
Ms. Bell was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2015, and to the Queensland (Australia) Bar as a Solicitor in 2013. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Hons) from Brock University in 2010, Juris Doctorate from Bond University in 2012, and her Post Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (Hons) from Bond University in 2013. Her professional focus is on Family Law.
A passion to help people through difficult and emotional life problems drove Ms. Bell into the law. Her goal as a lawyer is to ensure that, no matter how overwhelmed and frustrated her clients may be when they first pick up the phone, they end up feeling they have successfully closed the door on their past and are ready to embark on a new and positive future. She is passionate about achieving timely and rewarding results to her client’s Family Law issues and helping them move confidently into the next phase of their lives.
“We meet the highest standards of competence and professionalism. No matter how difficult the challenges, we are committed to developing honest, ethical, and cost-effective solutions.”
Ms. Bell enjoys playing baseball, soccer, and hockey. She also weight trains, snowshoes and kayaks, and it’s her passion for the outdoors that drove her to put down roots in the Dryden area. When the weather isn’t in her favour, Ms. Bell can be found indoors indulging her love of reading and writing. She is also on the Firefly Board of Directors.
Ms. Bell regularly appears in both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. She is a member of several organizations: Kenora District Law Association, FIREFLY Board of Directors, and the Ontario Bar Association – North Western Representative.
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Teanna L. Sheridan, Associate
Ms. Sheridan was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2017. Raised in Ear Falls and Dryden, Ms. Sheridan always knew she wanted to stay in Northwestern Ontario. Ms. Sheridan attended Lakehead University for her undergraduate degree. In her second year she set her sights on law school. In 2013 Ms. Sheridan graduated from Lakehead University with a four year Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with First Class Standing. She then joined the Charter Class of Lakehead University’s brand new Faculty of Law, the first new law school in Ontario in 40 years. Originally interested in Family Law and Real Estate, Ms. Sheridan quickly found her passion for Criminal Law as well.
Ms. Sheridan has been involved with McAuley & Partners since 2015 when she summered with us following her second year of law school. She went on to complete a four month placement with us during her third year as part of Lakehead University’s Integrated Practice Curriculum. After graduating with her Juris Doctor in 2016, Ms. Sheridan joined the firm as an Articling Student. After three years of involvement with the firm, she is very excited to be joining us as an Associate in July 2017.
Ms. Sheridan loves being outdoors. She especially loves to be on the lake, whether it is frozen or not. She loves fishing, swimming, camping, gardening, paddle boarding and snowmobiling. She is also an avid equestrian and can often be found visiting her family’s hobby farm in Ear Falls. Ms. Sheridan is also a member of the Executive of the Dryden Area Young Professionals Network.
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Peter A. Burns, Special Counsel
Since being called to the Bar in 1964, Mr. Burns has practiced law in Dryden, with a focus on Estate Planning, Corporate, Real Estate, and Business Law.
With a lawyer for a father, Mr. Burns was exposed to the law at an early age and pursued his career with a B.A. from St. Michael’s College in Toronto followed by a law degree (Juris Doctorate) from the University of Toronto. His passion for the law is driven by his clients—he loves connecting with the people of Northwestern Ontario and assisting them with their legal issues.
Having earned his pilot’s licence as a teenager, Mr. Burns particularly enjoys connecting with his remote clients as a fly-in lawyer. He is an active member and former president of the Dryden Flying Club, and operates his Supercub Aircraft on floats throughout the fly-in season.
“McAuley & Partners offers a diversity of legal services in a general environment. I am particularly proud of the fact that five former members of our firm have been appointed judges.”
Mr. Burns is a lifetime member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. He’s been married to his wife Marilyn for over fifty-five years and they have three adult children.
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