Top Maritime Lawyers In Halifax

Wagners Law Firm brings nearly 80 years of combined experience in personal injury and trial law, handling cases like car accidents, medical malpractice, and class actions. Clients appreciate the team’s professionalism and clear communication, though some note the process can feel complex given the nature of serious injury claims.

MacGillivray Injury & Insurance Law focuses exclusively on personal injury and insurance litigation, serving clients since 1994. Their team assists with claims related to accidents and long-term disability benefits, often providing home visits for seriously injured clients. Customers appreciate their clear communication and support throughout the process, though some note that claim negotiations… more...

MacGillivray Injury & Insurance Law focuses exclusively on personal injury and insurance litigation, serving clients since 1994. Their team assists with claims related to accidents and long-term disability benefits, often providing home visits for seriously injured clients. Customers appreciate their clear communication and support throughout the process, though some note that claim negotiations can take time.

Stewart McKelvey specializes in maritime law, representing owners, charterers, insurers, and service providers in matters like vessel acquisition, contracts, and accident response. The firm also advises on insurance and fisheries issues. Clients appreciate the firm’s extensive expertise, though some note occasional communication delays.

McInnes Cooper specializes in Canadian Maritime Law, advising clients worldwide on complex issues involving ships, marine insurance, and regulatory matters. Their team supports a diverse range of industries, including oil exploration and marine finance. Clients appreciate the knowledgeable staff and efficient service, though some find the firm’s broad expertise can feel formal.

With over a century of service in Atlantic Canada, Cox & Palmer offers tax advisory expertise for individuals and businesses, including tax planning, mergers, and reorganizations. Their team is known for professionalism and thorough legal guidance, though some clients find consultation rates higher than average and have noted occasional responsiveness issues.

Established in 1986, we represent clients in the marine, transportation, and related industries. Our client base includes small, medium, and large corporations. We advise on all aspects of the corporate and commercial components of our client's business. A significant part of the firm's experience and work relates to admiralty and shipping law, marine insurance, and related litigation. For the… more...

Established in 1986, we represent clients in the marine, transportation, and related industries. Our client base includes small, medium, and large corporations. We advise on all aspects of the corporate and commercial components of our client's business. A significant part of the firm's experience and work relates to admiralty and shipping law, marine insurance, and related litigation. For the second time running Canadian Lawyer Magazine has named us as a leading maritime boutique firm. Metcalf & Company is the only maritime law firm of its size east of Montreal, and accordingly a unique entity in Eastern Canada. We focus on understanding our client's business and their needs. This is reflected by the technical and maritime experience of our lawyers, whether it be as deckhands and engineers, as in-house counsel to shipping companies, or as managers and operators of an offshore supply ship company. We apply that experience to offer our clients frank, commercially-minded advice. Throughout Atlantic Canada Metcalf & Company provides contentious and advisory services to all parties in the marine and transportation insurance business including local, national, and international clients including a number of P&I Clubs as well as Hull and Machinery and general insurance underwriters headquartered in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.