About DBC Legal

Danielle is a decorated Army Logistics Officer who retired in 2000 after a rewarding career where she played key leadership roles in the evolving business of logistics and supply within the department of National Defence, in support of its military operations at home and abroad. Upon her retirement, she and her husband – Dr. Jean Corbin – moved their family to our area and have never looked back. A firm believer that one should never stop learning, Danielle completed her Law degree (Juris Doctor) in 2022 at uOttawa’s French Common Law Program and her articles as a judicial law clerk at the Federal Court. She was called to the Bar in 2023.

Danielle brings a unique approach to law, one that has been forged by a professional career that spans over 35 years. However, she feels that it is through her volunteer work and community engagement with organizations such as Temiskaming Victim Services, the North on Tap Craft Beer Festival, the Festival des Folies FrancoFun as well as her experience in more structured not-for-profit governance, as past Chair of the Board of the North East Local Health Integration Network and Governor of NOSM University, that have helped her become a better lawyer…and a better person. 

To find out more about Danielle unique career path into law, click this link to hear an interview she did with Gabrielle Sabourin of Radio-Canada’s “À l’échelle humaine” (available in French only) Retourner aux études à 50 ans (radio-canada.ca)

Her profile is also available on LinkedIn

Melissa is one of our highly trained and professional Real Estate and Wills & Estates Clerk. Melissa first joined Doupe Law in October of 2020 before joining DBC Legal. She says that her favourite area of law is Real Estate, hands down! Melissa graduated from Northern College’s Law Clerk Program in 2014. In her spare time you can find Melissa painting, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.

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Kayla is graduate of Canadore College with an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design and also a graduate of Northern College with a certificate in Mineral Exploration Techniques (MinEx). 

She is bilingual in both French and English and will always greet you with a smile! She has years of customer service and loves making people feel welcome. In her spare time, you will find her spending time with family and friends, looking for adventures, bringing her children to sports activities or simply being a couch potato.

This very good boy is learning from Piper and takes his CMO-in-training role very seriously. He guarantees free kisses with every visit. Nixon was adopted from the Northern Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in Temiskaming Shores. If you are thinking of adding a pet to your home, please consider adopting from a not-for-profit rescue. They will also gladly accept your charitable donations. If animals are near and dear to your heart, why not consider gifting proceeds from your Estate when you draft your Will. 

Every office needs an emotional support floof, no? We welcome  Finnegan – born Saturday July 19, 2025 – as the latest furry addition to the office and the Corbin Family. Cuddles are guaranteed! As he is still quite young, he is in the office most days but is growing in leaps and bounds. Thank you to Dockside Goldens at Bass Lake in Coleman Township, for allowing us to adopt one of their amazing puppies. As the saying goes, if it isn’t a Retriever…it’s just a dog (but shhhhh, don’t tell Piper!)

Loïc, who is a graduate of Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie (ESCSM), is a second-year university student at uOttawa in Kinesiology.  After a summer at DBC Legal, he’s changed his career path and he now wants to become a lawyer! 😉 His bilingualism, customer service skills and commitment to excellence, contribute to a warm, efficient and positive work environment; he is a keen learner who hopes to benefit from his experience in a legal setting. When not in the office, you are most likely to find him on the beach volleyball court! He is also an entrepreneur who started his own car detailing business!

After 40 incredible years in law – filled with deeds, deals and decades of memories – Janet has finally hung up her law clerk hat and has begun her retirement! We want to thank Janet for her leadership, dedication and the outstanding work she has done on behalf of clients over the years. Janet, you shall be missed!!!