Patterson Law is proud to announce that three of its lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in the Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2024 Edition. Additionally, this year’s guide names 21 lawyers in the firm, earning a total of 33 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 2024:

Halifax

Robert M. Purdy KC – Insurance Law

Paul E. Radford KC – Commercial Leasing Law

Truro

Jennifer Hamilton Upham – Corporate Law

Recognized Lawyers

Congratulations to the following lawyers recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada:

Halifax, NS

Michael M. Kennedy (2008)

Commercial Leasing Law

Real Estate Law

Paul E. Radford KC (2018)

Commercial Leasing Law

Corporate Law

Trusts and Estates

Kate D. Harris K.C. TEP (2018)

Corporate Law

Tax Law

Trusts and Estates

R. Andrew Kimball (2021)

Corporate Law

Jared B. Schwartz (2019)

Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

C. Jennifer Talbot (2022)

Corporate Law

Michael P. Scott (2023)

Criminal Defence

Janice E. Beaton, K.C. (2018)

Family Law

Robert M. Purdy KC (2006)

Insurance Law

Personal Injury Litigation

Ryan P. Brennan (2023)

Real Estate Law

Truro, NS

Dennis J. James, K.C. (2018)

Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Labour and Employment Law

Municipal Law

Jennifer Hamilton Upham (2020)

Corporate Law

Trusts and Estates

Stephen A. Johnston (2022)

Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

George L. White, K.C. (2018)

Corporate Law

Trusts and Estates

Karen J. Killawee (2018)

Family Law

Jane M. Gourley-Davis (2020)

Real Estate Law

New Glasgow, NS

Ellen R. Burke (2023)

Family Law

Richard S. Goodman K.C. (2022)

Real Estate Law

Joel Sellers (2023)

Real Estate Law

Mary Jane Saunders (2024)

Trusts and Estates

Bridgewater, NS

Benjamin Carver (2024)

Trusts and Estates

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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