Our Lawyers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.