Samuel Eisner

Samuel is excited to join McKiggan Hebert as an associate practicing in all areas of law. He joins the firm with a background in environmental law, insurance law, and administrative law. Samuel has worked on large and challenging legal files in both federal and provincial courts across Canada. He is fluent in English and French.

Before going to law school, Samuel worked for a large health insurance company. There, he experienced how difficult it can be for ordinary people who have been injured to advocate for their rights. It is for this reason that Samuel has decided to practice exclusively on the plaintiff/claimant side.

Professional Credentials:

Samuel graduated from Dalhousie’s Schulich School Law in 2024 with a law degree and a certificate in Environmental Law. Samuel was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2025 and is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society and the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyer Association.

During law school, Samuel received the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia Scholarship, the largest offered based on academic merit. In 2023/2024, Samuel competed in the Stetson International Environmental Law Moot and was awarded “best written argument” in the North America round. In 2024, Samuel was awarded the Insolvency Institute of Canada prize in Insolvency Studies for receiving the highest grade in Dalhousie’s bankruptcy law course.

Samuel graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science from Dalhousie University.

Legal Experience:

Prior to joining McKiggan Hebert, Samuel articled at Ecojustice Canada’s Halifax office where his work focused on challenges to industrial approvals on behalf of affected local individuals, environmental charities, and indigenous communities. Samuel also worked as a summer student and as a pro bono student at East Coast Environmental Law conducting legal research on property law and coastal protection.

Community:

Originally from New Brunswick, Samuel has deep family connections and love for the Maritimes. He has called Halifax home since 2016.

Like many Nova Scotians, Samuel enjoys spending time near the water and volunteers his time helping promote coastal access across the province. Samuel has helped author several papers on coastal access law and has presented on the topic at Coastal Zone Canada 2025. Samuel was also a writer, researcher, and guest in the podcast “Right of Way” which won the 2025 Canadian Podcast Award in the Outstanding Science Series category.

Samuel’s deep love for the environment does not end at the beach. He is proud to be the Atlantic Director and volunteer board member of Sierra Club Canada. During warmer months, Samuel enjoys hiking, cycling, and getting up early to listen to songbirds.