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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...

I am a Partner at MacGillivray Injury & Insurance Law and the team lead for the Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims . I represent people whose long-term disability benefits have been denied, terminated or delayed by an insurance company. While I have handled a range of personal injury and insurance claims, including motor vehicle accident claims, slip and fall claims, as well as sexual assault claims, my practice is primarily focused on leading MacGillivray Injury & Insurance Law’...

Jennifer “Jenn” Langille was born and raised in the community of Caribou in rural Pictou County, Nova Scotia. From an early age, she was actively involved in her community and was a longtime member of the Heatherbell Girls Pipes and Drums. Jenn began her post-secondary studies at Saint Mary’s University before continuing at St. Francis Xavier University, where she worked as a tour guide and in the admissions office. She later attended Dalhousie Law School while balancing a d...

Justin Kimball is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Justin practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Kimball since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Justin Kimball is held by other lawyers.

Ansley Simpson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Disability (LTD, CPP-D), Civil Litigation Born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Ansley has worked in the legal field for over 20 years. She began working as a Legal Assistant and Paralegal while completing her Psychology degree (Honours) at Acadia University. Ansley received an academic scholarship to Dalhousie Un...

Leigh began her practice at a large downtown law firm in the area of labour law. She soon realized that she loved the challenge of preserving personal relationships in the heat of legal battle. In 2007, she found her way to practicing family law, mediation and divorce law. Leigh founded the family law firm of Davis Reierson in 2010. She later joined MDW Law as Counsel in January 2023, and is now a Partner at the firm. Leigh has had the privilege of representing individuals in a broad range of...

Jamie MacGillivray is the founder of MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He has practiced personal injury litigation and insurance law since 1994 and has focused exclusively on plaintiff personal injury litigation since 1999. Through his work representing injured individuals and families across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, Jamie has handled a wide range of motor vehicle accident claims, insurance disputes, disability claims, and serious injury cases. Jamie h...

Lisa Wagner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Lisa practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Wagner since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lisa Wagner is held by other lawyers.

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 clai...

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...