Originally from New Brunswick, Meryn earned a Communications degree from St. Thomas University, including a semester abroad in Sweden, before attending Dalhousie University on a Schulich Scholarship. She graduated in 2016 as the youngest member of her class and received the Estate of E. Bligh Prize for the highest standing in civil law subjects.

After articling at Cox & Palmer in Halifax, Meryn moved to Peterborough to join John McGarrity at Steeves & McGarrity Law.

Meryn practices exclusively in family law and is known for her practical, client-focused approach. She has been consistently recognized as one of Peterborough’s top family lawyers. Inspired by her law school mentor, Rollie Thompson, she focuses on collaborative family law, helping clients resolve disputes through negotiated agreements whenever possible.

Deeply involved in her community, Meryn serves as Vice Chair of the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation and Secretary of the Peterborough Law Association. She is a member of the Women’s Business Network, 100 Women Peterborough, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, The Advocates’ Society, and Durham Region Collaborative Practice, and previously served as an adjudicator with Tribunals Ontario.

Meryn values Peterborough’s unique balance of community and natural beauty, with easy access to farmland and cottage country just minutes away. She is proud to contribute to addressing the growing need for high-quality family law services in the region through her work building a client-centered practice.

Outside her practice, she enjoys horseback riding, strength training, cycling, reading fiction, and studying Italian. She is a dedicated animal lover, with four dogs and a horse, and holds multiple national powerlifting records.

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