Richard A. Hirsch

Nicolle was called to the Nova Scotia bar in 2002 and practices exclusively in the area of personal injury and insurance related claims. She has many years of experience and has represented clients before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Nicolle enjoys a work life balance that includes time with family and friends, as well as time to read, meditate, and practice yoga. She can often be found trail walking with her furry friend, Lucy.

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...

Chad has practiced insurance and personal injury law for 15 years and brings a unique perspective to the team at MacGillivray Law. As a former insurance defense litigator at a large private practice defense firm in Nova Scotia, Chad practiced with and received formal mentorship from four generations of some of the very best defense lawyers in the province (several of whom have gone on to sit as Justices on the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal). Throughout that ...

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.

Ali practiced law for ten years in Pakistan where he prosecuted and defended criminal cases, as well as represented client in constitutional matters. Before being called to the Bar in Nova Scotia, Ali was a research analyst with MacGillivray Law for three years. Since being called to the bar in Nova Scotia, Ali has represented clients before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia as well as the Federal Canadian Pension Plan Disability Tribunals (CPP). Ali believes that everybody should have to answ...

Mike Dull, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Mike, who practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Life events that involve our families are often the most difficult to meet. Since 1998 Kim Johnson has helped people struggling with the deconstruction and reconstruction of their concept of “family” due to separation, divorce, custody disputes, and estate matters. Whether the problem is a straightforward Will or Agreement, or a complex contested divorce involving business assets, pensions, or high conflict people, her goal in every case is to find timely and practical answers to ...

Brian Hebert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Environmental Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Brian, who practices law in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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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...