Welcome to Arnold McKiggan Hutchison
We have a simple philosophy: Do one thing and do it well. Each of the lawyers at Arnold McKiggan Hutchison dedicate their time and efforts to one specific area of law.
Serious Personal Injury Claims
Legally, we are not allowed to say we are the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Nova Scotia. No one can. You will need to judge for yourself.
But we can say that we have been nominated by Canadian Lawyer magazine for their annual Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firms in Canada list and we have been included in Best Lawyers International.
How to Find the Best Injury Lawyer for your Case
Before you call your insurance company or talk to an insurance adjuster, before you sign any forms, before you speak to a lawyer for your personal injury claim; take a few minutes to watch our educational videos, order one of our Free Public Legal Education Guides read our tips on How to Find the Best Trial Lawyer in Nova Scotia or just give us a call to get some more information that may help you.
Halifax injury lawyer John McKiggan Q.C. helps provide peace of mind to innocent victims who have been injured by medical malpractice , birth injuries , car accidents, or sexual abuse claims .
When it is time to get help, call John McKiggan Q.C. at Arnold McKiggan Hutchison.
Criminal Defence
Halifax Criminal Defence lawyer Josh Arnold Q.C. represents persons facing criminal charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, drug possession charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and drunk driving or breathalyzer charges.
Innocent until proven guilty means innocent until proven guilty...
If you are facing criminal charges, deciding who to hire as your lawyer may be the most important decision of your life.
When it is time to get help, call Josh Arnold Q.C. or Ian Hutchison at Arnold McKiggan Hutchison.
Our Commitment
At Arnold McKiggan Hutchison, we only take cases that we truly believe have merit and meet our rigorous selection criteria. When we commit to your case, our whole team works together on your behalf to achieve the best result in the most favourable time frame.
A Trusted Source of Legal Information
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Halifax Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog
- Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Judge’s “Copycat” Decision (In Part): Cojocaru v. British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Centre Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued a decision in a complicated medical malpractice case that raised the issue of when it is ....
- Appeal Court Upholds Jury Decision in Med Mal Trial: Goodwin v Olupona Judge or Jury? In most provinces in Canada, it is possible to have a civil case tried by judge alone or by judge and jury. I discussed this recently ....
Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
- The Cost of an Offer to Settle: Visual Design Consultants Inc. v. Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada Litigation can be costly and time consuming. As a result, most personal injury claims in Nova Scotia are settled before trial. Most settlement ....
- Hockey Canada insurance doesn't cover concussions! Say what? As a personal injury lawyer I have seen many examples of the dangers of brain injuries in sports. In particular I have written about the potential ....
Sexual Abuse Claims Blog
- Brown v. Canada: Court Puts Brakes on Aboriginal Class Action For close to twenty years I have had the privilege of representing Nora Bernard and the survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School. I was ....
- Are Pedophiles born that way? As a sexual abuse claims lawyer I have learned more than I want to about the deviancies that cause adults to prey on children. New research coming out ....


