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...
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...
Tom is a Partner and practices in the areas of Commercial Real Estate Development, Business Law, and Bankruptcy & Insolvency. Practicing law for over 40 years, Tom was a Founding Partner of Boyne, Crocker & Jones when the firm began in 1972 and during that period has served the firm in...
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...
After 13 years of providing tax and legal services to the public through large accounting and law firms, and two years of working as in-house counsel, I decided to hang my shingle out on my Jennings Street home. I’ve always enjoyed advising clients on their business and tax law needs, but felt...
Since his admission to the Bar, he has been with Walker, Dunlop. He has been an active member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society. A Queen's Counsel, Peter served on the Council of the Society and on the Provincial Council of the Canadian Bar Association.
David Lewis is a native Haligonian. He left the province to attend Mount Allison University where he received his Bachelor of Commerce in 1995. He then attended the University of New Brunswick where he earned his Bachelor of Laws in 2003 before returning to Nova Scotia.
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.
Brian graduated from Dalhousie Law School in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1988. Prior to law school, Brian attended Saint Francis Xavier University where he earned recognition for academic excellence while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics and was elected to both the University Senat
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,
Laura practices primarily in the areas of family law, criminal defence and civil litigation.In her family law practice, she represents clients in cases involving custody, access, support and division of assets.
We provide great service and practical solutions for all categories of immigrants. Our lawyers believe that all immigration issues should be addressed with creativity and attention to detail. The majority of our ongoing immigration work is for repeat clients and through referrals and...
Christene is a partner and lives in Queensland, Nova Scotia. Her practice focuses on business and intellectual property law. She is often invited to speak on intellectual property as well as matters relating to business related issues including financing, privacy and other topics.
Highly respected by his clients and peers, David is often ranked by his peers as a leading Canadian lawyer. As a result, in addition to an active practice, he often writes about and speaks at conferences on matters relating to the fields of construction, personal injury, insurance and media law.
Born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Allen was admitted to the Bar, Prince Edward Island in 2000, Nova Scotia in 2002 and New Brunswick in 2012. He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University in 1995 and his LL.B. from the University of New Brunswick in 1999.
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
George is a Partner and practices in the areas of wills and trusts, estate administration and litigation, and real estate, with a focus on guardianship applications and estate advice. George is currently Chair of the Residential Real estate team and a former member of the firm's Articling Committee.
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...
Clarence Beckett takes pride in offering over three decades of exceptional legal experience to his clients. He practices in the areas of Civil Litigation and Insurance Law with an emphasis on defence. Clarence has served as Patterson Law's managing partner, Litigation Group Chair, and Insurance...
Lloyd Berliner practices litigation concentrating in family, employment, expropriation and personal injury law. Lloyd offers exceptional leadership and legal counsel to his clients in those areas. As a caring member of the community, Lloyd is involved in numerous local and national organizations...
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...
Selina is a member of our Litigation services group practising in the areas of Insurance, Construction, and Bankruptcy/Insolvency. She also provides advice to clients in matters relating to Labour and Employment specifically as a certified Workplace Investigator. Selina enjoys a varied practice...
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,...
Jennie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Acadia University in 2011, and her JD with Distinction from the University of New Brunswick in 2014. She was an active member of her law school community as a volunteer with Pro Bono Students Canada and the Fredericton...
Garnet is known for his endless supply of energy and optimism, quick smile and dry sense of humour. He is passionate about working with and helping his clients in their entrepreneurial and business pursuits and provides practical advice and creative solutions for their business legal needs....
Alan is one of Atlantic Canada’s most senior solicitors. His practice is concentrated in corporate, commercial, real property transactions and estate matters. For many years, Alan has acted for and has provided general counsel advice to Nova Scotia’s largest construction conglomerate. He has...
With an economics and business law background, Brian helps our personal injury clients prove their economic losses. Good news for injured business owners and professionals. But Brian is not just a numbers guy by any means. We’ve seen him singlehandedly take on insurance companies in wrongful...
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...
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...
Rob has a diverse commercial practice, with emphasis on transactions relating to technology, intellectual property (including trademark prosecution), entertainment, computing, privacy and advertising.
Whether it’s litigation or any other legal issue, Carman’s clients come to him seeking advice on how best to deal with a problem. Drawing on his nearly 40 years of experience, Carman is able to identify and recommend practical and cost-effective solutions which fit within the context of the...
Andrew is a highly skilled and effective litigator and advocate. He has been recognized by the (peer reviewed) publications Best Lawyers in Canada and Benchmark Canada, as a leading litigator. Andrew is dedicated to achieving optimal results for his clients and brings rare judgment,...