Best Lawyers in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Maddy’s practice involves representing plaintiffs in class actions involving institutional abuse, environmental issues, pharmaceutical and product liability, Crown liability, privacy breaches, and a variety of other systemic issues. Maddy has a law degree from the Schulich School of Law (2010) and a Master of Law from Cambridge University (2014). She is a recipient of the Right Honourable Paul Martin Sr. Scholarship and was recognized by Cambridge University for her academic achievement...
Raymond F. Wagner, Q.C. is the founder and principal of Wagners. He has dedicated the majority of his 40 years of legal practice to representing injured plaintiffs. His practice has a primary focus on class actions, medical negligence with a special focus in birth trauma, and personal injury litigation. He obtained his law degree from Dalhousie Law School and was called to the Bar of Nova Scotia in 1980. Mr. Wagner is a compassionate advocate, known for his candor, civility and practical advi...
Chad Horton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Chad, who practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tara is the “M” in MDW Law. A proactive and well-respected litigator with a reputation of being firm but fair, she joined MDW Law as a partner in May 2015 and is the leader of the firm’s personal injury and insurance litigation practice group. She received her King’s Counsel designation in 2019 and was recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada™ as “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation in Nova Scotia. She has been recognize...
Laura is a family lawyer, mediator, and collaborative lawyer, currently serving as the CEO of MDW Law. MDW Law has established itself as a leader and innovator in handling complex cases. Since 2021, Laura has led this innovative group, developing a client-focused model for practicing law in a team-based environment. Laura enjoys solving complex problems and takes a results-oriented approach, striving to generate unique, cost-effective solutions. She uses alternative dispute resolutions to hel...
Erin is an estate planning and real estate lawyer with 36 years of experience. She maintains a robust practice that covers estate planning, real estate and the probate and administration of estates. Erin’s deep experience in both estate planning and real estate law enables her to prepare tax planned estates with lasting relevance. Estate Planning: Erin advises clients on Wills, Personal Care Directives and Powers of Attorney – all recommended elements of a comprehensive estate pla...