About Philip

Philip's practice centers on family law, real estate, wills and estates, and civil litigation. Before practising law he worked as a real estate agent, and he has written for LexisNexis, co-authoring the Legal Writing and Research Manual through its 6th, 7th and 8th editions. He obtained a Bachelor of Science from Saint Mary's University before attending Dalhousie Law School for his Bachelor of Laws. He maintains a long-standing involvement with Gymnastics Nova Scotia, Alta Gymnastics Club and Titans Gymnastics and Trampoline Club, and volunteers as a board member of Live Art Dance.

Practice areas

Family Law Real Estate Law Wills, Estates & Trusts Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Education & credentials

Law school
Dalhousie Law School
Undergraduate
Saint Mary's University, Bachelor of Science

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