For over 35 years, Sampson McPhee has been providing innovative and practical legal solutions for Cape Bretoners.
At Sampson McPhee, we have long been guided by a tradition of above and beyond for our clients by helping them achieve success. This tradition continues to serve as our foundation and our inspiration.
Phone: 902-563-5900
E-mail: rsampson@sampsonmcphee.com
With over thirty years' experience, Robert is a founding partner of Sampson McPhee. Robert operates a multi-faceted practice. His client work is broad-based, with a provincial, national and international scope. From fisherman, farmers, labour relations, small business owners to CEOs, his clients come to know and benefit from a passionate ally.
ROBERT SAMPSON K.C.
Partner
Phone: 902-563-5911
E-mail: hmcphee@sampsonmcphee.com
Harvey has been a senior partner with Sampson McPhee for over 20 years. For over thirty years, Harvey has provided diligent representation to clients in injury cases, as well and residential and commercial proceedings, corporate and civil litigation, estates, wills and trusts.
HARVEY MCPHEE K.C.
Partner
Phone: 902-563-5924
E-mail: ecassidy@sampsonmcphee.com
As a senior partner at Sampson McPhee, Elsbeth began her working life as a chartered accountant and business valuator; she draws on this experience in her work as a corporate and tax lawyer. In addition to this, she maintains a thriving estate planning practice.
ELSBETH CASSIDY
Partner
Phone: 902-563-5907
E-mail: tmaclennan@sampsonmcphee.com
Tyler also has extensive experience dealing with both residential and commercial property transactions. Additionally, he practices in the areas of taxation, wills and estates and aboriginal law.
TYLER MACLENNAN
Partner
Phone: 902-270-3650
E-mail: lgillis@sampsonmcphee.com
Liam has appeared before all levels of court in Nova Scotia and a diverse set of administrative bodies and tribunals. He has represented clients in negotiating with, and taking action against, insurance companies in order to recover damages under automobile insurance policies.
LIAM GILLIS
Partner
Phone: 902-563-5904
E-mail: mhannem@sampsonmcphee.com
Over the course of his career, Murray has developed a strong property law practice serving both commercial and residential clients all over Cape Breton Island. He is also one of the most seasoned Estate practitioners on the island.
MURRAY HANNEM
Associate
Phone: 902-563-5906
E-mail: kobrien@sampsonmcphee.com
Kelly received her Juris Doctor from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, where she was on the Dean's List. She was also awarded the Wanda Szubielski Prize in Law the for highest standing in Civil Litigation subjects and the Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP Prize for the highest standing in Business Associations.
KELLY O’BRIEN
Associate
Phone: 902-563-5909
E-mail: kunsworth@sampsonmcphee.com
Katie received her Juris Doctor from the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law in May of 2023 where she received the Cape Breton Barrister’s Society Scholarship and Christopher Hicks Scholarship in Criminal Law during her studies.
KATIE UNSWORTH
Associate
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Our experienced lawyers have the capacity and the knowledge to handle complex cases in all areas of the law to a diverse client base.
Sampson McPhee explained the process and kept me informed from day one. They say they’ll represent you until the end and they do just that.
You made my problem your own, and you won for me. I would recommend Sampson McPhee to anyone who needs a tough legal team.
Top notch service both times I have used them for selling and buying a house.
We have been using Sampson McPhee for our legal needs, for the past 20 years. Our children have now begun using your firm for their first time home purchases and legal needs.
We have been using Sampson McPhee for our legal needs, for the past 20 years. Our children have now begun using your firm for their first time home purchases and legal needs.
Their skill and sincerity impressed me. Thank you for keeping me informed and for being there whenever I needed you throughout the years.
I didn't have the energy or skills to navigate my case alone. With Sampson McPhee, I knew my case would be handled right.
