by Justice Department, NS

Fourteen Nova Scotia lawyers are being recognized with the prestigious King’s counsel designation.

Justice Minister and Attorney General Brad Johns announced the appointments today, February 8. The King’s counsel designation took effect for the first time since 1952 immediately following the death of Queen Elizabeth in September.

It is bestowed annually to members of the legal profession to recognize exceptional merit and outstanding contributions to the legal community.

“My sincere congratulations to this year’s appointees,” said Minister Johns. “The King’s counsel designation is a symbol of high regard and reserved for those who have truly demonstrated their commitment to the legal profession and to their communities. Each one of these individuals is deserving of the honour of being named the King’s counsel.”

The appointees are:

Karen Kinley, Halifax
Patrick C. Lamey, Port Hawkesbury
Stephen McGrath, Halifax
J. Philip Leefe, Bridgewater
Deanne MacLeod, Halifax
Janice Maloney, Millbrook
Eric Ralph (Rick) Woodburn, Halifax
Robert J. Currie, Halifax
Wilfred Dean Smith, Halifax
Sarah Campbell, Halifax
Helen Jane Anderson, Halifax
Jason Cooke, Halifax
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