MMGD Law is a criminal and regulatory defence firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, serving clients throughout the Atlantic region. Its name comes from its four founding partners, MacEwen, MacDonald, Giacomantonio and Degen, and its lawyers focus on criminal defence, regulatory defence, appeals and trial law. The firm requires a conflict-of-interest check before taking on a new client.

Practice areas

Criminal Defence

Good to know

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Fees & payment

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Lawyers 5

Jack Bennet Associate, Appeals & Trial Law Criminal Defence James Giacomantonio Partner, Criminal Defence, Regulatory Defence & Appeals Criminal Defence Jennifer MacDonald Partner, Criminal Defence Criminal Defence Pat MacEwen Partner, Criminal Defence Criminal Defence Steve Degen Partner, Criminal Defence Criminal Defence

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
2004–2024 · median 11 years in practice 4 of 5 lawyers
Law schools
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University (3) 3 of 5 lawyers

Who handles what

Where to find them

5475 Spring Garden Rd., Suite 603, Halifax, NS. B3J 3T2 · 902-425-5252

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