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Martha McCarthy

Canadian lawyer known for representing M. in the landmark M. v. H. case for equal rights for same-sex couples in Canada

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About Martha McCarthy

Martha McCarthy was a Canadian lawyer.

Martha McCarthy is a Canadian lawyer who specializes in LGBT issues of family law. McCarthy is best known as the counsel for M. in the landmark Supreme Court of Canada case, M. v. H. which established equal rights for same-sex couples in Canada. In 2007, McCarthy received the Excellence in Family Law award from the Ontario Bar Association.

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Who was Martha McCarthy?

Canadian lawyer known for representing M. in the landmark M. v. H. case for equal rights for same-sex couples in Canada

What was Martha McCarthy's occupation?

Martha McCarthy was a lawyer.

What nationality was Martha McCarthy?

Martha McCarthy was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Martha McCarthy

Β· Wikidata: Q6774487

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