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As an experienced family law practitioner, Angela understands the importance of providing a supportive space for clients going through difficult family transitions. This is obvious in her ability to quickly build rapport with clients and her dedication to enabling and encouraging transformations as her clients work toward resolution. Her passion for people and providing dynamic and customized solutions are what enable Angela to strive to make the seemingly impossible, possible. Angela’s...

Danielle MacLean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Danielle, who practices law in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Known for her practical advice, attention to detail and client-focused approach, Danielle has built her practice around...

Philip Moreira is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Philip practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia Best Lawyers has recognized Philip Moreira 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 Philip Moreira is held by other lawyers.

Garnet E. Brooks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Garnet E. practices law in Bedford, Nova Scotia Best Lawyers has recognized Garnet E. Brooks since 2025. 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 Garnet E. Brooks is held by other lawyers.

Loreatha Boehner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Loreatha practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia Best Lawyers has recognized Loreatha Boehner 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 Loreatha Boehner is held by other lawyers.

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...

Janus Siebrits is a Partner at MacGillivray Injury & Insurance Law in Halifax, Nova Scotia . He has been engaged exclusively in personal injury and insurance litigation, with a focus on long-term disability claims and motor vehicle accident litigation . Janus earned his LL.B. at the University of South Africa in Pretoria and practised as a member of the Western Cape Provincial Bar before coming to Canada. He was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2006 and has 20 years of legal experience. H...

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’...

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...

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...