The 2026 listing of leading Nova Scotia Family & Divorce Lawyers details Nova Scotia-based lawyers practising within the areas of family, divorce, parenting, spousal maintenance and matrimonial law matters in Nova Scotia who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Preeminent
Janice Beaton KC, Patterson Law – Halifax
Julia Cornish KC, Conrad Dillon Robinson Law – Halifax
Leigh Davis, MDW Law – Halifax
Shelley Hounsell-Gray KC, Presse Mason Barristers & Solicitors – Halifax
Yvonne LaHaye KC, Conrad Dillon Robinson Law – Halifax
Angela Walker KC, MDW Law – Halifax
Leading
Cassandra Armsworthy, Patterson Law – Truro
Michelle Axworthy, Cox & Palmer – Halifax
Ellen Burke, Patterson Law – Truro
Elaine Gibney KC, Elaine Gibney Law – Sydney
Kristy Hall, Patterson Law – Truro
Kelsey Hudson, Conrad Dillon Robinson Law – Halifax
Kim Johnson, MDW Law – Halifax
Laura Kanaan, MDW Law – Halifax
Karen Killawee, Patterson Law – Truro
Nicole MacIsaac, Valley Family Law – Annapolis Royal
Daniel Roper, Burchell MacDougall -Truro
Recommended
Danika Beaulieu, MDW Law – Halifax
Peter Crowther, BOYNECLARKE LLP – Halifax
Candee McCarthy, Candee McCarthy Law – Sydney
Diana Musgrave, LM Legal Solutions – Halifax
Amber Penney, LM Legal Solutions – Halifax
Kerri-Ann Robson, Carruthers MacDonell & Robson – Shubenacadie
Hannah Rubenstein, LM Legal Solutions – Halifax
Judith Schoen, Burchell MacDougall – Halifax
James Violande, FVW Law – Halifax
Noelle Yhard, LM Legal Solutions – Halifax