Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 recognizes Patterson Law
Published August 25, 2022
Patterson Law is proud to announce that two of its lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in the Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2023 Edition. Additionally, this year’s guide names 21 lawyers in the firm earning a total of 35 rankings across 12 practice areas. Recognition in Best Lawyers™ is based solely upon peer evaluation.
Lawyers of the Year
“Lawyer of the Year” awards are given to lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location. Special congratulations to the following Patterson Law “Lawyers of the Year” for 2023:
Jane M. Gourley-Davis, Real Estate Law, Truro
Stephen A. Johnston, Corporate Law, Truro
Recognized Lawyers
Congratulations to the following lawyers recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada:
Halifax, NS
Janice E. Beaton, Q.C.
Family Law
Ryan P. Brennan
Real Estate Law
Alan G. Ferrier, Q.C.
Criminal Defence
Kate D. Harris Q.C. TEP
Corporate Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Michael M. Kennedy
Commercial Leasing Law
Real Estate Law
R. Andrew Kimball
Corporate Law
Robert H. Pineo
Expropriation Law
Robert M. Purdy Q.C.
Insurance Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Paul E. Radford Q.C.
Commercial Leasing Law
Corporate Law
Trusts and Estates
Jared B. Schwartz
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Michael P. Scott
Criminal Defence
C. Jennifer Talbot
Corporate Law
Truro, NS
Jane M. Gourley-Davis
Real Estate Law
Jennifer Hamilton Upham
Corporate Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Dennis J. James, Q.C.
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Labour and Employment Law
Municipal Law
Stephen A. Johnston
Corporate Law
Karen J. Killawee
Family Law
George L. White, Q.C.
Corporate Law
Trusts and Estates
New Glasgow, NS
Ellen R. Burke
Family Law
Richard S. Goodman Q.C.
Real Estate Law
Joel Sellers
Real Estate Law
About Best Lawyers
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
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