Robert P. Pittman, KC Professional Profile

• Barrister and Solicitor in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1977
• Notary Public, 1976
• Sole Practitioner, Robert P. Pittman Law Office
• Queen’s Counsel, 2010
• King’s Counsel, 2022

Legal Experience

• Maintained a private law practice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador since 1977 as a private practitioner.
• Provided general and corporate counsel to corporations, institutions, municipalities and students' union.
• Appeared at all levels of courts in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Federal Court of Canada and before administrative and quasi-judicial tribunals.
• Conducted numerous trials and civil litigation in areas set out in preferred areas of practice.
• Conducted numerous trials and hearings in the areas of the Criminal Code of Canada, provincial statutes, federal statutes and regulatory bodies and tribunals.

Professional Associations

• Canadian Bar Association, Member (1976-present)
• Canadian Bar Association, Newfoundland Branch, President (1990-1991)
• Canadian Bar Association, Newfoundland Branch, Executive Member (1986-1992)
• Canadian Bar Association, National Executive (1989-1990)
• Canadian Bar Insurance Association, National Director (1991-1997)
• Law Society of Newfoundland, Member (1977-present)
• Law Society of Newfoundland Bar Admissions Course, Lecturer (1999-present)
• Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, Past-Member of Various Standing Committees
• National Committee of Canadian Bar Association, Member (1987-1989)
• Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, Member Legal History Committee

Community and Social Affiliations

Rotary Club of St. John's, Director (2003-10); (Treasurer-2006-07; (Secretary 2007-08) (V.P. 2008-09); (President 2009-10); Rotary Club of St. John's Member (1999-present)

Newfoundland Historical Society, Member (2000-present)

Crow's Nest, Officers' Club, Member (1999-present)

Crow's Nest, Officer's' Club, Director (2001-05)

St. John's YM-YWCA, President (1989-90)

St. John's YM-YWCA, Executive (1986-91)

Chair, Queen's College Corporation Foundation (2007-11)

Royal Commonwealth Society, Past-Member, RCS Council (2004-05)

Canadian Bible Society, Director (2003-06)

St. John's Kinsmen Association, Past Director

St. John's Board of Trade, Past Member

Cubs and Beavers, Boy Scouts of Canada, Leader (1990-96)

Minor League Soccer, Hockey and Baseball Coach (1992-98)