Our Team

Read biographies and learn more about the members of our legal team by selecting a link below:

Peter Landry (Retired)

Maurice McGillivray

Meet Our Lawyers

Landry McGillivray was founded in 1976 by Peter Landry and Maurice McGillivray. Today, our law firm includes 11 lawyers, as well as 17 legal assistants and support staff.

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A Dedication to Service

After nearly 40 years of service, we still provide some of the most comprehensive legal services in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Among our clients we enjoy a reputation for innovation and in creating a lawyer-client synergy that is unparalleled.

A Reputation for Quality

The law firm of Landry McGillivray comprises a unique blend of partners and associates, each bringing their unique skills and experiences to assist in a broad range of legal areas. Although we are a law firm that strives for results, every employee of our firm is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of the ethical code.

Peter M. Landry, B.Comm., LL.B. — Retired

Our most senior lawyer, Peter was called to the Bar in 1974 and founded Landry McGillivray in 1976 with Maurice McGillivray. Peter’s preferred practice areas are personal injury, general litigation, wills, estates, and trusts, as well as residential real estate transactions.

Peter is a published author and maintains a personal website that focuses on his interests including history, economics, and legal philosophy.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Real Estate
Civil Litigation

Professional Memberships

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society— Former Member of Bar Council
American Trial Lawyers’ Association
Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association
Dartmouth Bar Society — Past President

Bar Admission

Nova Scotia (1974)

Education

Saint Mary’s University (B.Comm., 1971)
Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1974)

Contact

Email: slg@landrymcgillivray.ca

Phone:902-463-8800

Fax: 902-463-0590

Maurice G. McGillivray, K.C. — Partner

A founding member of the firm, Maurice was called to the Bar in 1975. Maurice has a broad general practice, while also specializing in residential and commercial real estate law. His other preferred areas of practice are corporate and commercial law, wills and estates.

Practice Areas

Real Estate
Corporate and Commercial
Wills, Estates & Trusts

Professional Memberships

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society— Former Member of Executive Committee
Lawyers’ Insurance Association of Nova Scotia (LIANS)— Former Chair of the Board
Continuing Legal Education Society — Former Director
Dartmouth Bar Society

Community Involvement

St. Joseph’s Early Childhood Centre — Former Member & Chair

Bar Admission

Nova Scotia (1975)

Education

Saint Mary’s University (B.Comm., 1972)
Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1975)

Contact

Email: mgm@landrymcgillivray.ca

Phone: 902-463-8800

Fax: 902-463-0590

Legal Assistants

Marylin McMullen (Legal & Real Estate Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-465-3461

Email: mrm@landrymcgillivray.ca

Donald L. Shewfelt, B.A., B.B.A., LL.B. — Partner

A lifelong resident of Dartmouth, Don articled with another Dartmouth firm before joining Landry McGillivray upon his call to the Bar in 1988. Don has been a partner at Landry McGillivray since 1995.

Don’s specialty is personal injury and insurance litigation. He also has extensive experience in commercial and general litigation. Don rounds out his practice with residential real estate transactions and wills and estates work.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Real Estate

Professional Memberships

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association
Dartmouth Bar Society

Community Involvement

Minor Hockey (Volunteer Coach)
Minor Soccer (Volunteer Coach)
Minor Lacrosse (Volunteer Coach)

Bar Admission

Nova Scotia (1988)

Education

Mount Saint Vincent University (B.A., 1982, B.B.A., 1984)
Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1987)

Contact

Email: dls@landrymcgillivray.ca

Phone: 902-463-8800

Fax: 902-463-0590

Legal Assistants

Crystal McGill (Legal Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-454-9007

Email: cmcgill@landrymcgillivray.ca

Hannah Gates (Real Estate Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-454-1906

Email: hgates@landrymcgillivray.ca

Stephen D. Ling, B.Sc., M.B.A., LL.B. — Partner

Stephen has practised law with Landry McGillivray since 1993, starting as an articled clerk, and has been a partner since 1995. A native of Prince Edward Island, Stephen was involved in real estate, international manufacturing, import/export, and retail businesses before commencing his legal studies. He brings a wealth of hands-on business experience to the firm.

Stephen’s busy real estate practice focuses on condominium law, land acquisition, subdivision development, new home construction residential purchases and sales, and real estate financing. Stephen has an equally busy corporate and commercial practice, encompassing a wide variety of complex transactions, including corporate wind-ups, tax reorganizations, amalgamations, franchising, family trusts, and retirement compensation agreements.

Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial Law
Real Estate & Development
Tax Reorganizations
Wills, Estates & Trusts

Professional Memberships

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Dartmouth Bar Society

Bar Admission

Nova Scotia (1994)

Education

Acadia University (B.Sc., 1975; M.B.A., 1977)
Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1993)

Contact

Email: sdl@landrymcgillivray.ca

Phone: 902-463-8800

Direct Line: 902-465-3488

Fax: 902-463-0590

Legal Assistants

Jillian O’Donnell (Property Paralegal)

Direct Line: 902-465-3452

Email: jodonnell@landrymcgillivray.ca

April Harris (Property Paralegal)

Direct Line: 902-465-3441

Email: aharris@landrymcgillivray.ca

Timothy J.C. Hall, B.Sc. (Hon.), M.B.A., LL.B. — Partner

A true Dartmouth native, Tim completed his articles with Landry McGillivray and joined the firm as an associate in 1994 upon his admission to the Bar. Tim became a partner at Landry McGillivray in 2002.

Tim’s preferred areas of practice are personal injury, insurance and civil litigation, real estate, corporate, commercial, and administrative law. He has extensive administrative law experience, having represented clients before numerous administrative tribunals, including Canada Pension Plan (CPP) review tribunals, Pension Appeals Board, Workers’ Compensation Board, Employment Insurance (EI) appeals, and university disciplinary panels.

Tim is bilingual in French and English, having received a diploma from Université de Laval and also having attended immersion programs at Université Ste. Anne, Université de Québec à Trois-Rivière, and Collège de Jonquière.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Real Estate
Civil Litigation
Administrative Law
Employment

Professional Memberships

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association
Dartmouth Bar Society

Community Involvement

Auburn Drive High School Soccer Team (Head Coach)
Dalhousie University Varsity Soccer (Former Player — 4 Years)

Bar Admission

Nova Scotia (1994)

Education

Dalhousie University (B.Sc. (Hon.) Psychology, 1988; M.B.A., 1993; LL.B., 1993)
French Certificate Laval University, Quebec City

Contact

Email: tjch@landrymcgillivray.ca

Phone: 902-463-8800

Fax: 902-463-0590

Legal Assistants

Denise Elderkin (Legal Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-454-2140

Email: delderkin@landrymcgillivray.ca

Matthew Warris (Legal Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-454-2141

Email: mwarris@landrymcgillivray.ca

Angela Fillmore (Real Estate Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-453-4691

Email: afillmore@landrymcgillivray.ca

Patrick J. Eagan, M.S., LL.B. — Associate

Patrick joined Landry McGillivray in June 2004, having practised in the Halifax Regional Municipality since 2002. A New Brunswick native, Patrick began his legal career in British Columbia, where he was called to the Bar in 1997 and practised law until 2001.

Patrick’s practice focuses on litigation, particularly in family, criminal, and civil matters, including debtor-creditor law, commercial litigation, and personal injury.

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Family Law
Criminal Law

Professional Memberships

Community Involvement

Halifax Refugee Clinic (Conducts Pro Bono Refugee Hearings)
Provincial & Federal New Democratic Party (Volunteer Campaign Worker)
Coverdale Women’s Advocacy Centre (Past Volunteer)

Bar Admission

Nova Scotia (2001)
British Columbia (1997)

Education

University of Rhode Island (M.S. in Natural Resources, 1992)
University of New Brunswick (LL.B., 1996)

Contact

Email: pjeagan@landrymcgillivray.ca

Phone: 902-463-8800

Fax: 902-463-0590

Legal Assistant

Macayla Beairsto (Legal Assistant)
Direct Line: 902-454-1546

Email: mbeairsto@landrymcgillivray.ca

D. Mark Gardiner, B.A., B. Soc. Sci., LL.B — Associate

D. Mark Gardiner joined the firm as an associate lawyer in 2010. Mark enrolled in the Foundation Year Program at the University of King's College in 1987 and obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1991. His interest in the criminal justice system led him to Ottawa, where he worked as a probation officer and a counsellor for federal inmates on day parole.

During his two years in Ottawa, he also obtained a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree in Criminology from the University of Ottawa, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His fondness for the Maritimes led him back to Halifax in 1994, where he was accepted into the Dalhousie Law School. Since obtaining his Law Degree in 1997, Mark has focused primarily on providing strong advocacy in criminal and civil litigation, but he also has broad experience in family, real estate and personal injury law.

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation
Family Law

Criminal Law
Personal Injury

Professional Memberships

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society

Bar Admission

Nova Scotia (1997)

Education

University of King's College (B.A. in Sociology)
University of Ottawa (Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology)
Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1997)

Contact

Email: mgardiner@landrymcgillivray.ca

Phone: 902-463-8800

Fax: 902-463-0590

Legal Assistants

Jennifer Storey (Legal Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-454-6726
Email: jstorey@landrymcgillivray.ca

Angela Fillmore (Real Estate Assistant)
Direct Line: 902-453-4691
Email: afillmore@landrymgillivray.ca

Graham McGillivray B.Sc., M.B.A, LL.B. — Associate

Graham has practiced law with Landry McGillivray since 2013, starting as an articled clerk. A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Graham obtained his law degree and Master of Business Administration from Dalhousie, and previously obtained his Bachelor of Science from King’s College. He now splits his time between Halifax and Edmonton, and is a member of the bars of both Nova Scotia and Alberta.

Graham’s practice is focused in the areas of corporate and commercial law and wills, estates, and trusts.

In the area of corporate and commercial law, Graham helps clients at all stages of their businesses, whether starting a business, growing, or selling a business. Graham brings commercial common sense to his practice, helping clients seize opportunities and minimize risks.

In the area of wills, estates, and trusts, Graham helps clients develop estate plans that are tailored to their diverse needs. Graham believes that the value of a good estate plan isn’t just in the “final product” – having their will, power of attorney, and other documents done – but in the process taken to get there. By working with clients to consider their current and future lifestyle needs, family situations, retirement plans, and business and tax situations, Graham helps clients develop a complete estate plan that provides real peace of mind. Graham also helps executors and beneficiaries with estate administration matters, and advises clients on trusts outside the estate context.

When he’s not helping clients, Graham tries to get out and enjoy what nature has to offer in beautiful Nova Scotia and stunning Alberta, and waits with bated breath for the next series of Doctor Who.

Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial Law
Wills, Estates & Trusts

Professional Memberships

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Law Society of Alberta
Canadian Bar Association

Bar Admission

Alberta (2015)

Nova Scotia (2014)

Education

Dalhousie University (LL.B & M.B.A., 2013)

University of King’s College (B.Sc., 2007)

Contact

Email: gmpm@landrymcgillivray.ca

Phone: 780-266-3516

Fax: 902-463-0590

Legal Assistant

Email: gmpm@landrymcgillivray.ca

Craig Arsenault BRSS, M.A., J.D. — Associate

Craig joined Landry McGillivray in June 2015 as an Associate and will build a general practice, focusing on Corporate, Real-Estate and Civil Litigation.

Originally from Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, Craig obtained his law degree from the Dalhousie Schulich School of Law in 2014. During his time there, he was a three-time recipient of the Schulich Scholarship, he was the Director of the Corporate Law Clinic and the President of the Sport and Entertainment Law Society. Prior to attending law school, Craig received his Master of Arts in Sport Management from Brock University, and his Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Brunswick, majoring in Sport Management and minoring in Business.

Outside of the office, he is a long-time Floor Hockey and Softball Coach with Special Olympics Nova Scotia, and also coaches the Eastern Shore High School Boys hockey team. Craig is an avid golfer and enjoys spending as much of his free time as possible on the Eastern Shore.

Practice Areas:

Corporate and Commercial
Real Estate
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Wills, Estates & Trust

Professional Memberships:

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Canadian Bar Association

Community Involvement

Special Olympics Dartmouth Floor Hockey and Baseball (Head Coach)
Eastern Shore High School Hockey (Coach)

Bar Admission:

Nova Scotia (2015)

Education:

Dalhousie University (J.D., 2014)
Brock University (M.A. Sport Management, 2012)
University of New Brunswick (BRSS, 2008)

Contact:

Email: carsenault@lmlawyers.ca

Phone: 902-463-8800

Fax: 902-463-0590

Legal Assistants:

Jennifer Storey (Legal Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-454-6726

Email: jstorey@landrymcgillivray.ca

Angela Fillmore (Real Estate Assistant)

Direct Line: 902-453-4691

Email: afillmore@landrymcgillivray.ca

Aaron Schwartz, B.Comm., J.D. – Associate

Aaron joined Landry McGillivray in June 2017 as an Associate and will build a general practice, focusing on Corporate, Real-Estate, and Civil Litigation.

Originally from Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, Aaron obtained his law degree from Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law in 2016. During law school, Aaron was a recipient of the Clifford Rae Achievement Award. In his final year of law school, Aaron completed a semester abroad in Norway at the University of Bergen. Prior to attending law school, Aaron received his Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, with Honours, from Memorial University of Newfoundland, majoring in Accounting.

Outside of the office, Aaron spends his time with family and friends and plays in several recreational hockey leagues, still waiting for his big break. He is also an avid traveler, spending much of his free time exploring other countries or researching his next destination.

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