PATH Legal is a social justice law firm founded in 2022 by Emma Halpern and Mike Dull, based in Halifax and serving people facing marginalization across Atlantic Canada. The firm's work spans prison advocacy, administrative law, civil litigation, Charter litigation, and class actions focused on systemic harm and institutional accountability. It works alongside community partners such as the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia.

Practice areas

Administrative & Regulatory Law Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Class Actions

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Lawyers 4

Emma Arnold Staff Lawyer Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionAdministrative & Regulatory Law Emma Halpern Co-Founder & Legal Director Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionAdministrative & Regulatory Law Jessica Rose Consulting Lawyer Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionAdministrative & Regulatory Law Mike Dull Co-Founder & Lawyer Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
2008–2019 · median 12 years in practice 2 of 4 lawyers
Law schools
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University (2) 2 of 4 lawyers

Who handles what

Where to find them

1741 Brunswick St Ste 120, Halifax, NS B3J 3X8

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