Notice of Receivership: H. Edward Patterson

October 1, 2024

The Complaints Investigation Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that, further to H. Edward Patterson’s suspension from practice on June 3, 2024, pursuant to Regulation 4.5.1 under the Legal Profession Act, it has resolved that it is in the public interest to appoint Kelly Mittelstadt as Receiver for the law practice of H. Edward Patterson, pursuant to Section 51(1) of the Legal Profession Act. Continue reading

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Notice of Referral to Hearing: Donn Fraser

July 22, 2024

The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (the “Society”) will hold a hearing, at a date and time to be determined, respecting charges against Donn Fraser, a member of the Society.

The Society charges Donn Fraser, of Stellarton, Nova Scotia with professional misconduct and conduct unbecoming in that he breached provisions of the Code of Professional Conduct (the “Code”), and the Legal Profession Act (the “Act”) and the Regulations made thereunder.

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Model Code of Professional Conduct Amendments

July 18, 2024

The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society invites lawyers to provide feedback on the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s (FLSC’s) Model Code Standing Committee’s proposed Code amendments in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 27.

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Notice to the Public

July 5, 2024

Execution of Search Warrant: Billy Sparks Law The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that a Warrant to Search was executedat the law office of Billy Sparks Law on March 14, 2024, by Halifax Regional Police,pursuant to Sec. 487 of the Criminal Code of Canada. To read the entire Notice, please click here

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