Civil Litigation

Representing plaintiffs and defendants in civil disputes, with strong, passionate advocacy for the party facing a more formidable opponent.

Scope of work

• Personal injury
• Contract & tort disputes
• Professional negligence
• Property & real-estate disputes
• Debt recovery & enforcement
• Defamation
• Small Claims Court matters
• Negotiation, mediation & trial

Civil litigation is never easy. Time and again we see individuals and companies forced to face off against an equally or more formidable opponent. It is exactly when the odds appear stacked against a party that strong, passionate, well-prepared representation matters most.

The firm brings long-standing experience to representing parties of every kind, frequently those confronted by a more powerful counterpart. The matters handled run the full range of civil litigation, from personal injury, to complex economic and commercial disputes, to claims involving institutions and lenders. Clients expect persistent and intelligent representation aimed at the widest possible measure of success, together with consistent communication and service throughout. That combination is the firm’s prime commitment.

In Nova Scotia, civil claims proceed under the Civil Procedure Rules before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, with smaller matters resolved more efficiently in the Small Claims Court. Every file is assessed for the route most likely to serve the client: many disputes are best resolved through negotiation or mediation, while others require the discipline of discovery, motions, and trial. We are equally prepared for either.

Derek Brett is recognized for his skill in technology-driven litigation strategy and has been featured on Voice of America and in the Orlando Sentinel for that work, a reflection of the firm’s approach of bringing modern, evidence-focused tactics to civil disputes that other counsel might treat conventionally.