J. Gordon "Gordon" MacKay, K.C.
About J. Gordon MacKay, K.C.
J. Gordon MacKay, K.C. is a lawyer based in Charlottetown, PE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2008. J. Gordon MacKay, K.C. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Administrative and Public Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Labour and Employment Law
Current Firm: Carr, Stevenson & MacKay
Education: University of New Brunswick, graduated 1980
Location: Charlottetown, PE
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