Nova Scotia Lawyers Directory

Western Overseas stands out as a premier Immigration Consultant in Canada, renowned for its comprehensive range of services encompassing study visas, spousal open work permits, visitor visas, post-graduation work permits, LMIA, Express Entry, PNP, and business visas. Boasting a team of...

At Sampson McPhee, we have long been guided by a tradition of above and beyond for our clients by helping them achieve success. This tradition continues to serve as our foundation and our inspiration. Today, success for our clients means advancing our position as knowledgeable,...

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...

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...

Brianna first started at Sheldon Nathanson Law as a student in 2014, then articled with the firm in 2016. Brianna was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2017 and has been with the firm ever since. Brianna has a diverse practice, primarily in the areas of personal injury law, family law, child...

Stacey is a partner with Burchell MacDougall LLP. She was born and raised in Guysborough, Nova Scotia and attended Dalhousie University for both her undergraduate and law degree. Stacey practices exclusively in personal injury. Stacey has been passionately advocating for those injured in...

At The Yuill Law Firm, we pride ourselves on our professionalism as well as our extensive knowledge of the law. Bradford G. Yuill was called to the bar more than 30 years ago and has built and grown The Yuill Law Firm based on decades of general practice law service. As your lawyer in Nova...

Lucas Fraser was born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. He is a proud member of the Middle River Fraser clan, and Point Aconi Leblanc family, he has familial connections all over this little piece of paradise we call Cape Breton. Born the eldest of four sons to a local fisherman and laboratory...

Nick joined Lorway MacEachern McLeod Burke in 2016 as an associate after articling with the firm. In 2020, Nick became a partner of the firm and has an interest in Criminal Law, Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation, Civil Litigation, Property Law, Wills and Estate Planning. Nick has...

I bet you never thought you'd be texting with your lawyer. We communicate with you however you like. In person? Great. Zoom or Facetime? Awesome. Good work takes time, but not forever. We invest in technology to provide our services in the most efficient (and paperless) way possible. No hidden...

Ellen is a member of our Litigation group, where her practice focuses on criminal litigation and family court matters. She was appointed to the Bar Council, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, Central District, in 2016. Her enthusiasm and dedication extends to her community work. She acted as a...

Steve graduated from Dalhousie University in 2016, was called to the bar in 2017, and has practiced in his hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia ever since. Steve has appeared in contested hearings at various levels of court within Nova Scotia including: The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, The Nova...

Cheryl MacKenzie Butler was born and raised in Cape Breton and serves as a lawyer in Sydney, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 1999 and was admitted to the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society in 2000, primarily focusing on property law. Her aim is to inform and assist...

Harvey has been a senior partner with Sampson McPhee for over 20 years. For over thirty years, Harvey has provided diligent representation to clients in injury cases, as well and residential and commercial proceedings, corporate and civil litigation, estates, wills and trusts. He has experience...

Jennifer Garagan has over a decade of experience in the practice of Personal Injury law and Insurance litigation. Her practice includes claims arising from motor vehicle accidents and disability policy denials. She focuses on protecting her clients’ legal rights so that they may focus on...

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...

Adam is a partner with Burchell MacDougall LLP and practices exclusively in civil litigation, including personal injury and insurance matters, debt claims, estate disputes, construction liens, labour and employment law, and corporate commercial litigation. Truro, Nova Scotia is Adam’s hometown,...

Ron Chisholm has practiced law in Truro Nova Scotia for more than 25 years.  He articled with Patterson Kitz, then worked for 3 years as an associate in a smaller firm before founding the partnership Yuill Chisholm Law Firm.  For the next 12 years he built a successful practice engaging...

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...

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...

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,...

We represent injury victims who were involved in a car accident, slip and fall, or other incidents which lead to injury, loss, or disability. Injury and loss can be stressful – we get that… Often, there’s so much misinformation and confusing lingo that people struggle to find out exactly what’s...

With over 30 years of representing individuals and corporations throughout Nova Scotia, Jeremy Gay is a Dartmouth lawyer who brings experience and focus to assist clients with their legal matters.

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...

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...

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...

At MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law, our team is committed to working for you. We do not recover fees or expenses until we secure compensation for you. We use the advice and knowledge of expert witnesses — including medical specialists, accident reconstruction specialists, illustrators,...

Jackie was born and raised in rural Ontario. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto with majors in Psychology and Criminology. Jackie moved to Nova Scotia in 1992 and received her Bachelor of Law degree from Dalhousie University in 1997. She articled in Dartmouth...

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...

I practice law because of the human relationships it invites. I enjoy the process of helping clients in practical and creative ways. My practice involves an iconoclastic mix of corporate/commercial law, health law, municipal law, litigation and property law. I have been very fortunate to...

Geoff Muttart is a native of Kings County, Nova Scotia and has practiced law in Kentville since 1995. In addition to his law degree, he has a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology. He has specialized training from DalTech in Environmental Law and related legislation. He is also an...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As an undergraduate business student at Cape Breton University, Travis wasn’t sure where he was headed but a small push from a favourite professor sent him on the path to Dalhousie Law School, and Burchell MacDougall LLP. With a background of finance and economics from obtaining a business...

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...

Vern Hearn grew up in Evanston, a small village in Cape Breton, and his love of small communities has shaped his life and his law practice. He attended St. Francis Xavier University for his undergraduate degree, a BBA in Information Systems, and went on to law school at Dalhousie University....

Derrick has been practicing law for 40 years. He started in general law practice in Wolfville, Nova Scotia in partnership with Linden Smith, Q.C. until 1983. Afterwards, he started his own practice – Kimball and associates, which has been open for more than 35 years. Admitted to the Nova Scotia...

As a senior partner at Sampson McPhee, Elsbeth began her working life as a chartered accountant and business valuator; she draws on this experience in her work as a corporate and tax lawyer. In addition to this, she maintains a thriving estate planning practice. Elsbeth remains active in the...

Ian received his law degree from the University of New Brunswick in 2011. After graduating, Ian articled with a regional firm in Prince Edward Island where he continued to practice until he relocated to Sydney to join the law office of LaFosse MacLeod in 2014. Ian has a general practice with a...

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

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...

Jane has practiced in our real property/estate planning department since being called to the Bar in 2008.  Her real property practice primarily focuses on residential and commercial real estate transactions, in which Jane works with individuals, institutions and business owners to review and...

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...

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...

I have practised law in Nova Scotia since my admission to the Nova Scotia Barristers Society in 1986. I am presently Legal Counsel of the firm and Managing / Owner of the Halifax Office. I have focused most of my practise on real estate, corporate and litigation. I am a former Adjudicator of...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

Joseph A. JeBailey is a Halifax Lawyer in Nova Scotia, Canada. Experience includes working with the Government of Canada (Citizenship & Immigration Canada) as well as with the Nova Scotia Nominee Program to assist clients throughout the Immigration Process. A Canadian Immigration Lawyer...

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...

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:...