Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 
Chad Horton is a Partner at MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He practices in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation and has more than 15 years of experience representing clients in complex insurance and injury matters.
Before joining MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law, Chad practiced as insurance defense counsel with a large Nova Scotia law firm, where he worked closely with senior litigators and developed extensive experience handling claims involving automobile accidents, occupiers’ liability, property insurance, professional liability, and insurance coverage disputes.
Over the course of his career, Chad has represented more than 20 insurance companies and has appeared before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, and a range of administrative tribunals. His litigation experience includes claims involving chronic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, orthopedic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, psychiatric injuries, and other serious personal injury matters.
In 2013, Chad was invited to serve as counsel to one of Canada’s largest property and casualty insurers. In that role, he defended hundreds of personal injury claims and gained significant insight into how insurance companies investigate, assess, and litigate claims.
Chad joined MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law as a Partner in 2020. His background in insurance defense provides clients with practical insight into the strategies and processes often used in personal injury and insurance litigation. He now focuses on helping injured individuals pursue fair compensation and navigate disputes with insurance companies.
Chad has built a practice grounded in preparation, advocacy, and client service. He works closely with individuals and families throughout Halifax and across Nova Scotia who are dealing with the effects of motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, long-term disability claims, and other insurance-related disputes.
Outside of the practice of law, Chad is a long-time strength and conditioning enthusiast and former Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner with Titan’s MMA. He values discipline, consistency, and resilience, qualities that continue to influence his approach to litigation and client representation.
