The Lawyers of Fitch Violande
Our team
CO FOUNDER, LAWYER
Nick Fitch
Nick Fitch grew up in Chester, Nova Scotia, moving to Halifax to attain his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Saint Mary’s University, followed by his law degree at Dalhousie University, graduating in 2010.
After graduation, Nick articled and continued as a lawyer at Cragg Law, a general law practice in Halifax. Nick enjoys a varied general practice with a focus on criminal defence, civil litigation, and corporate, estate, and property law.
CO FOUNDER, LAWYER
James Violande
James grew up in Glace Bay and spent most of his summer at his grandparents’ cottage on the Mira River. He attended Cape Breton University, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration.
After his graduation, James moved to Fort McMurray, Alberta, where he worked as a consultant in the financial sector and as a training coordinator in the construction sector. Before too long, James realized he did not want to spend a significant part of his life away from his family and friends, so he moved back home to Nova Scotia to study law at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law. After law school James articled with a small firm in Glace Bay before relocating back to Halifax to be closer to his partner, Katelyn. James was a contractor for Bland and Associates Law and Notary Public before co-founding Fitch Violande in October of 2015. James has a general law practice but particularly enjoys helping people with matters relating to criminal defence, family law, personal injury law, and property law.
LAWYER
Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer joined Fitch Violande as an associate in May 2023.
Originally from Cape Breton, she completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. Jennifer then moved to Halifax to attend the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, where she graduated with her J.D. in 2021.
Jennifer articled with a criminal defence and family law firm in Halifax before being called to the Nova Scotia bar in 2022. She then completed internships with the International Bar Association in the UK and the Canadian Bar Association’s Young Lawyers International Program before joining Fitch Violande.
Jennifer practices criminal and family law, as well as some small claims and residential tenancies matters. She accepts legal aid certificates on a case-by-case basis.
LAWYER
Lily Bender
Lily joined Fitch Violande as an associate in June 2024.
Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Lily earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Guelph in 2020. She then moved to Halifax to attend the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University where she specialized in criminal law, earning her Juris Doctor Degree in 2023.
Lily completed her articles with a Halifax law firm where she gained experience in a variety of legal practice areas including family law, criminal law, and civil litigation. She was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2024.
Lily maintains a general practice with a focus on criminal and family law.
LAWYER
Alfred Seaman
Alfred grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (St. Mary's University) and Law Degree (Dalhousie University), graduating in 2008.
After graduation, Alfred worked for a small, general practice law firm in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, for 3 years. He then worked for Nova Scotia Legal Aid (Dartmouth Criminal Office) for 9 years before changing gears and practicing Child Protection Law with the Department of Justice for 3 years. Following that, he worked for a Halifax-based Family Law firm for several months before joining Fitch Violande, where he practices in the areas of Criminal Law, Family Law, and Wills/Estate Planning.