Bettina Quistgaard
About Bettina Quistgaard
Bettina Quistgaard is a lawyer based in Halifax, NS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2024. Bettina Quistgaard is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Employee Benefits Law
- Labour and Employment Law
Current Firm: Pink Larkin
Education: University of Toronto, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Halifax, NS
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