Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Alternative Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Law
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Michael L. Phelan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property Law. Michael L., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Linda Cox
Our organization was navigating a particularly sensitive situation involving the protection of traditional cultural expressions, which sat at the intersection of intellectual property law and Indigenous rights. We needed counsel who understood both the legal nuances and the profound cultural significance. Michael Phelan at Conlin Bedard was recommended to us, and his involvement was transformative. Drawing on his deep recognition in both Aboriginal Law and IP, he provided a strategy that was legally robust and culturally respectful. His approach to Alternative Dispute Resolution was invaluable; he skillfully facilitated negotiations that avoided protracted litigation and resulted in a mutually respectful agreement that protected our heritage. For a lawyer with his decades of experience since graduating Dalhousie in '71, his perspective was incredibly forward-thinking. Michael’s professionalism, calm demeanor, and genuine commitment to a positive outcome were evident at every turn. We achieved a result that felt just, and I would not hesitate to engage his services again for any complex general practice matter in Detroit.
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