UPDATE: Brookshire Law Office contacted me in August 2022 and offered/reimbursed one of the…read moreinvoices.

From the owner: Brookshire Law Office serves the residents of HRM and North Hants and has done so since 1996. The…read morefirm offers a wide range of legal services including matters related to Family Law, Property and Probate. The Halifax Office overlooks the Bedford Basin and is located at 101-647 Bedford Highway while the North Hants Office is located in the "Old Hotel" in Kennetcook.

Do not hire Patterson Law. A few years ago, my aunt died. The executor hired Patterson law to…read morehandle the legal details. Unfortunately, there was a lot of drama, animosity and distrust amongst our family, including towards the executor. I won't get into the details of that. But, look: I'm sure we're not the first and won't be the last family to have disputes over an estate. Patterson law made several sloppy mistakes in names and dates and, most importantly, insisted that beneficiaries sign a form saying that we received all expected payouts from the estate, before we actually received anything. I wrote to the lawyer. He never responded. His paralegal responded that this is "standard practice". I am sure you can understand that, in a situation where there is already a lot of tension and distrust, this added a lot of fuel to the fire! Note that as executor of an estate, you can hire any lawyers you want. You don't have to stick with the lawyers who helped write the will.

From the owner: Our Halifax community lawyer's office provides residents with expert advice and legal services in…read morethe areas of real estate law, wills and estates, and administrative law. Walker Law Inc. is an established firm that opens the doors to a more secure future. Visit our website for more information, or, give us a call today.

Excellent Team at MDW Law. Derek was swift and professional. He really went above and beyond for us.read more

I can't recommend MDW Law enough! We started our journey in our custody battle in 2019, we actually…read morehad retained a different law firm ...that just wasn't the right fit for us and the cause. We "shopped" around, and we were referred to MDW LAW by another firm. Being told that with how unique our case is that they would do an amazing job representing us and my grandson. We retained MDW Law in 2020 and we couldn't be more pleased. They understood our case but mostly they believed in us! It's been a long road, however they have made it easier to comprehend. The communication is exceptional. You will notice I use they when referring to this law firm...well that's because the whole firm at some point has worked with us or on our case. They have become extended family to us. They have seen the good, the bad and definitely the ugly from my family...they have never given poor advice to us. We just recently went to trial...which of course is very emotionally, mentally and physically draining. Our team has maintained our truth and represented us with nothing but respect. We did win our trial!! The level of personal attention given to us and our grandson has exceeded anything I could have imagined. So if you are seeking an amazing law firm, truly look no further. Their passion will not disappoint! Thank you MDW LAW we are forever grateful for you ALL.

HORRIBLE ! I retained LISA this lawyer to assist with an appeal related to parenting time with my…read morechildren, a serious and time-sensitive matter. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. Her rates were significantly higher than other lawyers I considered, and given that she represented having 25 years of experience, I expected a high level of competence and efficiency. That was not my experience. A considerable amount of billed time appeared to be spent essentially studying basic appeal procedures, and I observed her asking a paralegal what seemed to be simple, foundational questions. This was concerning, particularly given the level of fees being charged. There were also major issues with document preparation. I was provided forms that were not usable, including notarization documents that lacked the required structure. Because I was outside Canada, this created urgent complications and forced me to redo critical materials myself at the last minute. Most concerning was the lack of communication and reliability. At a critical deadline, she became completely unresponsive and unavailable, leaving me to handle an important filing on my own without guidance. This caused delays in my appeal and added significant stress to an already high-stakes situation. I also observed inconsistencies in billing, including charges that did not appear to align with the nature or level of work performed. Overall, given the rates charged and the level of experience represented, the service I received did not reflect the professionalism, preparedness, or competence that one would reasonably expect. Others may wish to carefully consider experience with appeals, responsiveness, and billing transparency before retaining counsel.HORRIBLE

From the owner: Teryl Scott, Lawyers Inc. is premised upon a commitment to deliver sound judgment to our clients on…read moretheir most difficult and important matters. Clients turn to our lawyers because we listen attentively and provide them with straightforward answers? Not merely a redefinition of the problems. Our lawyers are known for the clarity, timeliness, and effectiveness of their counsel, and as a result have become our clients? call of first resort for solutions to their toughest legal challenges. In sum, the proven, demonstrated experience of Teryl Scott, Lawyers Inc. allows us to provide our clients with unmatched legal services, which is why our clients continue to call upon Teryl Scott, Lawyers Inc. to provide counsel in their most complex issues and the sound judgment to help them make the hard calls. The firm offers legal services in areas of law which include family, probate, real estate, wills and wrongful dismissal.