Personalized support for all of your legal needs

Serving clients in the fields of real property, family, estate, corporate, criminal and civil law since 1975.

At Carruthers MacDonell & Robson, we help clients achieve peace of mind in trying times.

We deliver highly-skilled, effective, and innovative legal representation to our clients in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. We take our time to listen to and understand our clients’ concerns and customize a solution that directly responds to their individual needs.

Our Firm

Carruthers MacDonell & Robson is a full-service law firm, meeting its clients’ legal needs with four lawyers and eight support staff. The firm was founded in 1975 at its current location in Hants County, Nova Scotia.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our History

Carruthers MacDonell & Robson was founded in 1975 in its current location at the Shubenacadie Professional Centre in Hants County, Nova Scotia. Robert A. Carruthers joined the firm in 1977 as an article clerk and the firm became Carruthers & Associates in 1980. The firm expanded to become Carruthers & MacDonell in 1993 when Joseph MacDonell joined the firm. It again expanded in 2009, when Kerri-Ann Robson became a partner and it became Carruthers MacDonell & Robson. Carruthers MacDonell & Robson is a full-service law firm, meeting its clients’ legal needs with four lawyers and nine support staff.

Core Values

We adhere to the following core values that serve as our guide for continual growth and excellence. At Carruthers MacDonell & Robson, where the people matter, these values help us to provide a quality service for our clients.

1. Integrity — We provide honest advice and reliable service to all of our clients regardless of the size and complexity of their matter. Without integrity, we are nothing!

2. Commitment and Advocacy — We are committed to our clients and our standard of excellence.

3. Respect — We value our clients, colleagues and ourselves; we treat others as we would want to be treated.

4. Leadership — We lead with conviction and understanding.

5. Balance — We create a work environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and celebrates family-work balance for employees. Work does not need to be painful or joyless.

6. Training — We believe in training and developing our employees to maximize their potential so they can excel as an individual. Job and core competencies are identified for employees, and development opportunities are provided to deepen their knowledge and improve their skills.

7. Passion — We love what we do, and our heart goes into our work.