Sampson McPhee is a full-service law firm based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, that has served Cape Breton clients for more than 35 years. Its lawyers cover corporate and commercial law, criminal defence, employment, family law, personal injury, real estate, and wills and estates, among other areas. The firm also has a history of pro bono work and community involvement across Cape Breton Island.

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1978–2018 · median 41 years in practice 7 of 9 lawyers
Law schools
University of New Brunswick (3), Dalhousie University (2), Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University (2), University of Calgary 8 of 9 lawyers

Where to find them

66 Wentworth Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 6T4 · 902-539-2425

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