About

At Kelly A. Driscoll Prof Corp, we have a client-centred approach – meaning that we offer the kind of services that we would want if we needed a lawyer.  We get that a lot of people are nervous around lawyers so among other things, in order to put our clients at ease, we will:

Our areas of practice can be found on our services page.

Kelly A. Driscoll, BBA, LLB Barrister & Solicitor

Kelly A. Driscoll, BBA, LLB

Barrister & Solicitor

Born and raised in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Kelly initially made her way to the Fredericton/Oromocto area when she attended the University of New Brunswick for both her B.B.A. and LL.B.  She was called to the bar in June 2009 and opened her own law practice in September 2009.

Believing that legal advice should not be unaffordable for members of the general public, Kelly volunteers her time with the Fredericton Legal Advice Clinic and other initiatives related to access to justice.

Kelly’s primary areas of practice include:

  • Family Law;
  • Real Estate; and
  • Wills & Estates.

In the rare moments when she is not working, Kelly can usually be found doting on one of her cats or attempting to sneak back into her office (…usually with a cat in tow).

 

Patrick Clendenning, BSc, BCL, LLB Barrister & Solicitor

Patrick Clendenning, BSc, BCL, LLB

Barrister & Solicitor

Born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Patrick’s career journey began with a passion for understanding the intricacies of the world. He pursued his academic endeavors and graduated with a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of New Brunswick in 2012. Drawn to new horizons and seeking fresh experiences, Patrick and his spouse Sasha embarked on an exciting chapter in Montreal, Quebec.

As fate would have it, Patrick’s intellectual curiosity led him towards the captivating field of law. Enrolling at McGill University, he immersed himself in the study of both common law and civil law, obtaining his degrees in 2018. Equipped with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles from two distinct perspectives, Patrick possesses a unique advantage when approaching his clients’ diverse legal matters.

Driven by a desire to contribute to his community, Patrick and Sasha, along with their beloved pups Miko and Stella, returned home to Fredericton in 2020. Patrick successfully completed his articling at the firm of Whitehead, Miles & Allen, solidifying his practical skills and expanding his knowledge of local law. He was admitted to the New Brunswick Bar in 2023.

Amber Benoit Office Manager & Property Admin

Amber Benoit

Office Manager & Property Admin

Amber Benoit graduated from Compu College with an Executive Office Assistant diploma in 2009.  She has consistently worked in the legal profession since that time.

Amber enjoys spending time with her husband, her two beautiful daughters, her dogs, and her best friend in the whole world, Jessica Park… in that exact order.   A military spouse, Amber has resided in the Oromocto community for a number of years.  She looks forward to having the opportunity to use her knowledge to assist her community.

 

 

Sarie Lakes, B.A. Paralegal

Sarie Lakes, B.A.

Paralegal

Sarie graduated with honours from Atlantic Business College in 2015 as a Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant, after which she worked with our firm for over two years. In 2017, she decided to return to school and graduated with distinction from St. Thomas University in 2020 with a double major in Human Rights and Communications & Public Policy and a minor in Political Science.

Sarie is a proud Frederictonian, which is where she resides with her husband and two Havanese, Milo and Mason.  In her spare time, Sarie, not Siri, enjoys volunteering her time with various initiatives, participating in moot court competitions, and listening to the podcast My Favourite Murder (SSDGM).

Despite being warned of the difficulties of being a lawyer, Sarie’s passion for the law has led her to receive admission to the University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Law for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Sarie currently assists us on a casual basis while she attends school.

Jessica Park Paralegal

Jessica Park

Paralegal

Jessica Park graduated with Distinction in 2020 from Eastern College’s paralegal program.  She previously worked with us and left briefly to explore other opportunities.  While she was gone, Jessica learned title abstracting and other new skills.  Thankfully, she has found her way back to Kelly A. Driscoll Prof Corp.

Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband, her two handsome sons, her dog, her many cats and her best friend in the whole world, Amber Benoit.  She is our principal office clown in our office of many clowns.

Jessica and her family were posted to Oromocto in 2016 and have resided here since that time.  She is happy to use her skills to assist our clients.

Cindy Keeping Receptionist

Cindy Keeping

Receptionist

Cindy Keeping graduated from the Eastern Community College stenography course in 1988.  As a military spouse, Cindy has travelled the country and worked in three different provinces.  Cindy joined our office in 2023 after she and her spouse settled in the Oromocto area.

When not in the office, Cindy can frequently be found at the campground with her friends, Jessica and Amber.