Joel Sellers

Jamie has practiced personal injury and insurance law since 1994, and exclusively since 1999. He is the principal and founder of MacGillivray Law which is now one of the region’s leading Plaintiff personal injury practices and the largest in Atlantic Canada. Jamie has extensive trial experience with 39 entries for decisions in the CanLii case law database. Jamie is “Lexpert Ranked” for being Repeatedly Recommended, and has been recognized by his peers as a “Leading Pra...

Peter McVey, KC is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Peter, who practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert B. Carter, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Disability (LTD, CPP-D), Civil Litigation Bob was born in Wolfville and raised in Halifax and St. John’s, Newfoundland. He graduated from Dalhousie University in 1993 and the University of New Brunswick Law School in 1998. Bob was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1999. Bob is a leader in his field. Recognized by his peers,...

Maddy’s practice involves representing plaintiffs in class actions involving institutional abuse, environmental issues, pharmaceutical and product liability, Crown liability, privacy breaches, and a variety of other systemic issues. Maddy has a law degree from the Schulich School of Law (2010) and a Master of Law from Cambridge University (2014). She is a recipient of the Right Honourable Paul Martin Sr. Scholarship and was recognized by Cambridge University for her academic achievement...

Jenn was born and raised in the little community of Caribou, located in rural Pictou County. Jenn kept herself busy outside of school as a longtime member of the Heatherbell Girls Pipes and Drums. Jenn spent a year studying at Saint Mary’s University before attending Saint Francis Xavier University, where she worked as a tour guide and in the admissions office. Jenn then attended Dalhousie Law School, while juggling a busy work schedule as a Caseload Planner for the Victorian Order of N...

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...

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...

Lyndsay Jardine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Lyndsay, who practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lyndsay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Garnet E. Brooks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Garnet E., who practices law in Bedford, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Garnet E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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