Language(s) spoken: English
Bar Admission(s): Newfoundland and Labrador, 2025
Legal Assistant(s): Dedra Hickman
Lexton’s practice centers on tax law, including tax planning and dispute resolution, alongside corporate and commercial law. With a strong background in accounting and law, he brings a unique perspective to complex tax and financial matters, helping clients navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. As a licensed CPA with over 10 years of experience, Lexton has worked with a diverse range of clients, from large publicly traded companies to owner-managed businesses, providing tailored advice that considers both legal and financial impacts.
Currently pursuing his Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, Lexton is expanding his expertise in estates and trusts. Known for his collaborative and thoughtful approach, he focuses on delivering practical solutions that align with each client’s business and financial goals while minimizing risk and maximizing opportunities.
Dalhousie University, Juris Doctor, 2024
Chartered Professional Accountant, 2015
University of Saskatchewan, Master of Professional Accounting, 2015
University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Commerce, 2014
Board member (treasurer), O’Brien Farm Foundation, 2020 – 2021
Board member (treasurer), Family Business Association of Saskatoon, 2019-2020
Steering committee member, Canadian Tax Foundation – Young Practitioners, 2018 – 2020
Robert B. MacLellan Memorial Scholarship in Business Law – Highest Grade Point Average in Business Specialization Courses
Alistair Fraser Award in Commercial Law – Highest Combined Standing in Commercial Law Subjects
Cox & Palmer Corporate Taxation Prize – Highest Mark in Taxation of Corporations
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP Prize – Highest Combined Marks in Business Associations, Commercial Law (Secured Transactions or Sale of Goods) and Taxation I
Edwin and Patricia Harris Prize – Highest Weighted Average in Taxation Courses
A. Tomblin Memorial Prize – Highest Mark in Bankruptcy Law