Atherton Nicholson
6 lawyers · Established 2013 · Halifax County
One of 27 law firms listed in Dartmouth, and one of 10 handling Criminal Defence.
Atherton Nicholson, Barristers and Solicitors, is a small trial-law firm in downtown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Formed as a partnership in 2013 by Patrick Atherton and Tanya Nicholson, who had previously practised together at Scaravelli & Associates, the firm's lawyers handle criminal defence, family law, wills and estates, and civil litigation matters.
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Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 6
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1978–2017 · median 27 years in practice 6 of 6 lawyers
- Law schools
- Dalhousie University 1 of 6 lawyers
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Where to find them
52 King Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2R5 · 902-429-4104
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