John McKiggan K.C.
Lawyer Partner
John dedicates his practice exclusively to representing persons who have suffered an injury or loss as a result of medical malpractice, car and truck accidents(or other serious personal injury claims) and institutional liability. He has a special interest in representing victims in civil claims...
1959 Upper water Street, Suite 502 Halifax, NS B3J 3N2
| Civil Litigation | Medical Malpractice | Personal Injury | Wrongful Death |
Patrick O’Neil
Lawyer Partner
Patrick is a partner with Burchell MacDougall LLP. His preferred areas of practice include corporate/commercial law, real estate and estate planning. Patrick grew up in Enfield, Nova Scotia, and received a Bachelor of Arts (Criminology/Sociology) from Saint Mary’s University. Patrick obtained a...
255 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, NS B3M 4G2
| Corporate and Commercial | Estates and Trusts | Real Estate |
Angela Walker, K.C.
Lawyer Partner
The family law lawyers at MDW Law in Halifax, Nova Scotia, have chosen to practice family law because of our passion for this work. We are solution-oriented, and we take the time to truly listen to you. With compassion and sensitivity, we can chart a clear course to resolution. Family law is...
5755 Young Street Halifax, NS, B3K 1Z9
| Divorce | Family | Mediation and Arbitration |
Lisa Teryl
Lawyer Founder
Lisa was raised in St. Margaret’s Bay. She founded Teryl Scott Lawyers Inc. with her brother Shawn Scott. She is senior legal counsel. She has been a practising lawyer for more than 25 years. Lisa is passionate about empowering laypeople with the law and making the law more accessible and...
380 Bedford Hwy Suite 101, Halifax, NS B3M 2L4
| Divorce | Employment | Estates and Trusts | Family | Mediation and Arbitration |
Michael Brill
Lawyer
Michael Brill is a devoted and passionate personal injury lawyer who consistently works hard to fight for the rights of his clients. He received his LL.B at the University of Leicester, and then went on to complete his LL.M at the University of Leeds. Michael joined Barapp law firm as an...
5991 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3H 4R7
| Personal Injury | Products Liability |
Alexander J. Mackillop
Managing Partner
Alexander has a general practice with a focus on criminal law, frequently litigating in Provincial Court and also having experience litigating in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and the Court of Appeal. Furthermore Alexander practices corporate law, business law, and medical cannabis law. He...
5121 Sackville St, Halifax, NS B3J 1K1
| Business | Corporate and Commercial | Criminal |
Katie Enman
Owner and Founder
Katie Enman is the owner and founder of Shoreline Immigration Inc. She’s a licensed consultant and member in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) as well as a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC). Katie...
1459 Hollis St Unit 302A, Halifax, NS B3J 1V1
| Citizenship and Immigration |
Brian P. Casey
Q.C.
Brian practices on the firm’s Business and Criminal Litigation teams. He routinely conducts trials and appeals in commercial, civil, criminal and disciplinary matters. He has been successful counsel in the Supreme Court of Canada and in the Courts of Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Ontario,...
99 Wyse Rd Unit 600 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z5
| Business | Criminal |
BLOIS, NICKERSON & BRYSON
Our Family Law Team understands the emotional turmoil and financial reality many people face in matters of family law. We will assist and guide you through the issues and the process for your unique family law situation. Family law matters most often arise upon the breakdown of a family or when...
1100-1645 Granville Street Halifax, NS B3J 1X3
| Administrative | Bankruptcy and Insolvency | Citizenship and Immigration | Civil Litigation | Corporate and Commercial | Criminal | Estates and Trusts | Family | Insurance | Intellectual Property | Personal Injury | Real Estate | Taxation |
Wagners Law Firm
Wagners has many unique qualities, including nearly 80 years combined of legal experience, including in-depth in trials. Our law firm in Halifax is recognized for our extensive trial work and our vast abilities in the courtroom. While we are skilled trial lawyers, we also know when it is an...
1869 Upper Water St, Suite PH 301, Halifax, NS, B3J 1S9
| Disability Law | Medical Malpractice | Personal Injury | Products Liability | Slip and Fall | Wrongful Death |
James Violande | Fitch Violande Barristers & Solicitors
James grew up in Glace Bay and spent most of his summer at his grandparents’ cottage on the Mira River. He attended Cape Breton University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration. After his graduation, James moved to Fort McMurray, Alberta, where he worked as a consultant in the...
5571 Cunard Street, Suite 203 Halifax NS B3K 1C5
| Corporate and Commercial | Criminal | Estates and Trusts | Family | Personal Injury |
Kelly L. Greenwood
Lawyer
Kelly advises on estate planning and elder law issues including preparation of wills, alter ego and joint partner trusts and testamentary trusts, enduring powers of attorney, and personal care directives. Kelly acts as proctor for many estates, advising personal representatives and beneficiaries...
1801 Hollis St., Suite 1800 Halifax, NS, Canada B3J 3N4
| Corporate and Commercial | Environmental | Estates and Trusts | Real Estate |
Peter T. Zed
Partner
Peter is an associate in the Halifax office practicing in the areas of corporate & commercial, financial services, mergers & acquisitions and real estate law. He also works with small to mid-sized business owners as they grow their enterprises. Peter also counsels licensed cannabis...
Purdy's Wharf, Tower I 1100-1959 Upper Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3N2
| Bankruptcy and Insolvency |
Brian Hebert
Partner
With an economics and business law background, Brian helps our personal injury clients prove their economic losses which is good news for injured business owners and professionals. But Brian is not just a numbers guy by any means. We’ve seen him single-handedly take on insurance companies in...
903-5670 Spring Garden Road Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1H6
| Environmental | Medical Malpractice | Personal Injury |
George de Berdt Romilly
president
George is the President of the Canadian environmental consulting firm de Romilly & de Romilly Limited, obtained his Masters’ Degree (LL.M) in Marine and Environmental Law from Dalhousie University in 1992, specializing in the areas of international environmental law, maritime law, and oil...
5 Spray Avenue, Mason’s Point St. Margaret’s Bay Halifax, NS B3Z 1Z3
| Administrative | Environmental |
Laura Kanaan
Partner
Laura is a family lawyer, mediator and collaborative lawyer. She represents clients in cases involving custody, access, support and division of assets. Laura enjoys solving complex problems. She takes a results-oriented approach to client issues and strives to generate unique, cost-effective...
5657 Spring Garden Road Park Lane Level M3 Halifax, NS B3J 3R4
| Family |
Elizabeth Wozniak
Elizabeth is from Alberta. She has a LL.B from Dalhousie (2001) and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta (1994). She is the founder of North Star Immigration Law Inc. She has taught immigration and refugee law at Schulich School of Law (Dalhousie University) and often presents...
1684 Barrington Street – 5th Floor P.O. Box 272 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2N7
| Citizenship and Immigration |
Michael R. Brooker, Q.C.
Queen’s Counsel Designation, 2002 Nova Scotia Bar Admission 1985 Dalhousie University (B.A. (Hons.)), 1981 Past Member and Chair of the Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Clayton Professional Centre, Suite 210 255 Lacewood Dr Halifax NS B3M 4G2
| Environmental |
wickwire holm
An established law firm located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Wickwire Holm has been serving clients for over 150 years. We pride ourselves on our solid relationships with our clients. Acting as strong advocates and providing sound, dependable and timely legal services are the cornerstones of our...
1801 Hollis Street Suite 2100 PO Box 1054 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
| Corporate and Commercial |
Eric Atkinson
Quebec and NS Bar
For more than 35 years, Eric has practiced almost exclusively in matters of tax and commercial law where he uses his dual training in common law and civil law. Eric also has extensive experience in various forms of tax litigation, including negotiations with the Audit and Appeal divisions of...
610 East River Road, Suite 260 New Glasgow, NS B2H 3S2
| Corporate and Commercial | Estates and Trusts | Taxation |
Cassandra L. Armsworthy
Family Law Lawyer
Cassandra practices primarily in the area of family law and child protection. She has experience representing clients on a wide variety of issues, including divorce, custody, grandparent access, child support, spousal support, and property division. She has appeared in the Family Court of Nova...
1718 Argyle Street 5th Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3N6
| Divorce | Family |
Noella Martin, K.C.
Lawyer
Noella is a member of our Labour & Employment, Regulatory / Administrative, Municipal, and Litigation services areas. Noella has represented employers at virtually every type of labour or employment related hearing, including the Labour Board, arbitrations and all levels of court. Noella...
1801 Hollis Street PO Box 1054 Halifax NS B3J 2X6
| Administrative | Civil Litigation | Labour | Municipal |
James P. Boudreau
Lawyer
Jim is a member of our Litigation, and Labour & Employment services areas. While Jim's civil litigation practice is particularly focused on the defence of professionals, including architects, engineers and accountants, and employment law, he also offers general counsel to a number of...
1801 Hollis Street PO Box 1054 Halifax NS B3J 2X6
| Bankruptcy and Insolvency | Construction | Insurance | Labour |
Marc Dunning, P. Eng.
Partner
Marc is a member of our Environmental, Litigation, Labour & Employment, Municipal, Regulatory/Administrative, and Bankruptcy / Insolvency services areas. With his background as a Professional Engineer and former environmental consultant Marc represents clients in all things environmental,...
2100-1801 Hollis Street PO Box 1054 Halifax NS B3J 2X6
| Bankruptcy and Insolvency | Civil Litigation | Environmental | Labour | Municipal | Real Estate |
Aaron Connolly
Lawyer
Aaron is a member of our Labour & Employment Group. Aaron also works with members of the Corporate & Commercial Transactions, Aboriginal Law, Administrative Law, and Human Rights groups. Aaron graduated from the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law, where he was on the Dean’s List...
1801 Hollis St., Suite 1800 Halifax, NS B3J 3N4
| Aboriginal | Administrative | Corporate and Commercial | Employment | Labour |
David G. Hutt
Lawyer Managing Partner
David is Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP's managing partner. He completed undergraduate studies at McMaster University before receiving his law degree from Dalhousie in 1997. He has been with BWB and its predecessors ever since. David practices almost entirely in civil litigation, focusing on...
1801 Hollis St., Suite 1800 Halifax, NS B3J 3N4
| Civil Litigation | Corporate and Commercial | Disability Law | Employment | Estates and Trusts | Insurance | Labour | Professional Liability |
Jeff Aucoin
Jeff Aucoin is an experienced litigation lawyer with a focused practice in commercial leasing disputes, construction disputes, insurance defence, and product liability matters. Based in Halifax, Jeff is highly respected within local construction and commercial real estate communities throughout...
Purdy’s Wharf Tower II 1300-1969 Upper Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 2V1
| Construction | Insurance | Products Liability |
Robert Cowan
Robert is a Partner in our Halifax office who practices corporate and business law with a particular specialization in technology and intellectual property. Robert works extensively with early and growth stage companies in various industries across multiple sectors. As a former in house lawyer...
Purdy’s Wharf Tower II 1300-1969 Upper Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 2V1
| Intellectual Property |
Tyana R. Caplan
Partner
As a skilled negotiator and persuasive advocate, Tyana works closely with her clients to problem solve on a range of issues, including professional liability, disciplinary, and regulatory matters; medical malpractice; insurance claims and coverage; and contractual disputes. Her clients include:...
600-1741 Lower Water Street Halifax, N.S. B3J 0J2
| Civil Litigation | Health | Insurance | Personal Injury | Professional Liability |