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Patterson Law Celebrates Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada

Patterson Law is proud to announce that several firm lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. This prestigious recognition is based entirely on peer review, reflecting the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues.

We are pleased to highlight the following award recipients:

Halifax, NS

  • Janice E. Beaton, K.C. – Family Law
  • Ryan P. Brennan – Real Estate Law
  • Kate D. Harris, K.C., TEP – Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
  • Michael M. Kennedy – Commercial Leasing Law, Real Estate Law
  • Robert M. Purdy, K.C. – Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation
  • Paul E. Radford, K.C. – Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates
  • Jared B. Schwartz – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
  • Michael P. Scott – Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defence

Truro, NS

  • Ellen R. Burke – Family Law
  • Jane M. Gourley-Davis – Real Estate Law
  • Jennifer Hamilton Upham – Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
  • Dennis J. James, K.C. – Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law, Municipal Law
  • Karen J. Killawee – Family Law
  • George L. White, K.C. – Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates

New Glasgow, NS

  • Julie MacPhee – Labour and Employment Law
  • Mary Jane Saunders – Trusts and Estates
  • Joel Sellers – Real Estate Law

Bridgewater, NS

  • R. Andrew Kimball – Corporate Law

Additionally, we are excited to announce that Kristin Pike from our Quinn St. office in Halifax has been recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ (2025 Edition) for Real Estate Law. These awards are given to lawyers earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

We are also proud to announce that George L. White, K.C., from our Truro office, has been honoured as the 2025 Edition “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law. This distinguished award highlights George’s exceptional expertise and dedication in the field, further exemplifying the high standards of excellence upheld by Patterson Law.

Recognition by Best Lawyers is a testament to the high regard in which our lawyers are held by their peers and underscores our commitment to excellence in the legal profession. We congratulate all our lawyers on this well-deserved honour.