Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 
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 has significant courtroom and litigation experience, with numerous reported decisions published in the CanLii legal database. His work has involved advocating for individuals dealing with the financial, physical, and emotional effects of serious injuries, while helping clients navigate complex insurance and legal issues.
He has been recognized by Lexpert as “Repeatedly Recommended” in personal injury litigation and has received peer recognition through legal industry directories for his work on behalf of plaintiffs in injury and insurance matters.
Jamie is also interested in how litigation can promote accountability and address practices that affect individuals, communities, and the environment. He believes personal injury litigation plays an important role in helping people access justice and seek fair treatment when facing large corporations and insurance companies.
Jamie lives in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, with his wife and children. Outside the office, he enjoys maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and outdoor activities.
