Kaitlin Pierce (She/Her)
Kaitlin Pierce has been practicing law since 2019. She has handled insurance claims, on the Plaintiff and Defendant side, at all stages of the litigation process, including motions, discoveries, and trials. Before returning to Nova Scotia, Kaitlin worked in British Columbia at a boutique litigation firm. There, she gained experience across a range of civil litigation matters including bodily injury, estate litigation, commercial litigation, and residential tenancy matters.
Kaitlin has appeared before the BC Supreme Court, BC Provincial Court, Residential Tenancy Board, Trademarks Opposition Board, Civil Resolution Tribunal, NS Supreme Court, and NS Small Claims Court. She also facilitates settlements through alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and settlement conferences.
Beyond her legal practice, Kaitlin is a dedicated volunteer and mentor. She has consistently volunteered with Access Pro Bono and has provided mentorship to law students at various universities. Kaitlin is also passionate about inclusion and has authored an article for those in the legal profession on this topic.
Professional affiliations:
Member, Law Society of British Columbia, 2019
Member, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, 2023
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Recent decisions:
Weterings v Liang, 2022 BCSC 2158
Gurung v Trampleasure, 2020 BCSC 1643
Winick v Goddard, 2020 BCSC 4
Education:
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS 2015-2018
Saint Francis Xavier University, Faculty of Arts, Antigonish, NS 2011-2015
- Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Gender Studies
Achievements and Publications:
- Women in Law Award – Boutique Law Firm of the Year, Lawyer Monthly Magazine 2022
- Panelist: BC Estates Forum 2022
- Eunice W. Beeson Memorial Award for academic achievement and community involvement, 2018
- Publication: “Gender Neutral Language Tips: Words have an Impact on Inclusion” Society Record, Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society, 2016
