About Hillary

Hillary is a co-founder of Merida Law. Born and raised in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, she graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 2015 and worked in private practice, building her experience in family law, real estate transactions, wills and estates, and probate before co-founding Merida Law with Katie Brady and Jennifer Reid in 2022. Hillary takes a compassionate, community-minded approach, listening to each client's circumstances to help them reach realistic and efficient resolutions. Outside work, she enjoys time with family and friends, day trips around Nova Scotia, and her cats.

Education & credentials

Law school
Dalhousie Law School

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Hillary Brannen’s licence and standing in the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society directory ↗