MCCARTHY KUSZELEWSKI LAW
We are a versatile, full service Halifax Law firm experienced in areas of Criminal Law, Family law, Civil Law and much more. We have a team of experienced lawyers ready to fight for your cause. When choosing a Halifax lawyer it is important to feel comfort, trust and reliability. We truly care about your case and the outcome. Keeping our client's best interest at heart and providing the best possible service is our main priority.
HIRE AN EXPERIENCED HALIFAX LAWYER
Being accused and charged with a crime is a serious matter. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty and a person facing criminal charges can potentially face penalties and consequences such as imprisonment and a criminal record.
A criminal arrest of any nature requires the legal advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney who can protect your rights and fight for your innocence. Criminal defense attorneys handle a variety of criminal cases, including impaired driving, assaults, drug charges, and murders. When looking for a criminal defense lawyer, you'll want to find the best one for your case. As such, you should concentrate on the lawyer's expertise, skill level, and knowledge.
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At McCarthy Kuszelewski Law we have a team of experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who have a vast array of legal knowledge in many areas of law.
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OUR LAWYERS
Laura Mccarthy
Laura McCarthy is a Halifax native and received her combined honors degree in microbiology & immunology and biochemistry & molecular biology from Dalhousie University. Laura obtained her Juris Doctorate law degree from the Schulich School of Law in 2012. Laura articled with Cox & Palmer of Halifax before joining Howe Law in June 2013. Laura opened McCarthy Kuselewski Law in June 2014 where she currently practices family and criminal law.
Our Mission is very simple- To have extremely satisfied clients. We understand many good people can easily make mistakes or get arrested when they have done nothing wrong. Many crimes are falsely reported and many people are wrongly charged. Guilty until proven innocent is how it sometimes seems to go. Regardless of the merits of the case, being accused of a crime often results in a tremendous amount of emotional pain and anxiety for the accused and their loved ones. Our goal at McCarthy Kuszelewski Law is that your Lawyer in Halifax is to make this process as painless as possible. We also take the time to explain the procedure and the various strategies available for obtaining the best result for your matter.
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Laura Mccarthy
Experienced in all areas of Criminal Law and family mattersLaura Mccarthy
Laura McCarthy is a Halifax native and received her combined honors degree in microbiology & immunology and biochemistry & molecular biology from Dalhousie University. Laura obtained her Juris Doctorate law degree from the Schulich School of Law in 2012. Laura articled with Cox & Palmer of Halifax before joining Howe Law in June 2013. Laura opened McCarthy Kuselewski Law in June 2014 where she currently practices family and criminal law.
Our Mission is very simple- To have extremely satisfied clients. We understand many good people can easily make mistakes or get arrested when they have done nothing wrong. Many crimes are falsely reported and many people are wrongly charged. Guilty until proven innocent is how it sometimes seems to go. Regardless of the merits of the case, being accused of a crime often results in a tremendous amount of emotional pain and anxiety for the accused and their loved ones. Our goal at McCarthy Kuszelewski Law is that your Lawyer in Halifax is to make this process as painless as possible. We also take the time to explain the procedure and the various strategies available for obtaining the best result for your matter.
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Laura Mccarthy
Experienced in all areas of Criminal Law and family matters
Lyle Howe
Lyle worked at various Law firms in HalifaxLyle Howe
Lyle Howe was born in November 1984 to single teenage parents. Lyle is a north end Halifax native with roots to Africville.
Lyle is no stranger to the mean streets of Halifax. He had to face it head on when his young cousin was murdered. At that point, Lyle realized that he was going to work hard and make a difference for the people of his community.
He worked hard through high school and graduated on the honor roll and was accepted to Dalhousie University in 2003. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology and a minor in Law and Society.
In 2006, Lyle was accepted to Dalhousie University Law School. Lyle continued to work hard and in 2009, graduated from law school and was called to the bar in June of 2010.
Lyle worked at various Law firms in Halifax and Dartmouth before he opened Howe Law in August 2011.
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Ray Kuszelewski
Experienced in Criminal law, family, immigration & civil, labour & employment.
Ray Kuszelewski
Ray is a member of the bars of Ontario (87), Nova Scotia (96), Newfoundland and Labrador (06) and Manitoba (13). He has practiced in various levels of courts in each province, including jury trials and criminal appeal work.
In Manitoba his practice was in criminal Big Case Management, including murders and attempts, aggravated assaults and sexual assaults, robberies and arsons.
He returns to Nova Scotia in order to reconnect with the bar and the community. He will dedicate his practice to criminal law but will use his vast experience in other areas as well.
×Ray Kuszelewski
Ray is a member of the bars of Ontario (87), Nova Scotia (96), Newfoundland and Labrador (06) and Manitoba (13). He has practiced in various levels of courts in each province, including jury trials and criminal appeal work.
In Manitoba his practice was in criminal Big Case Management, including murders and attempts, aggravated assaults and sexual assaults, robberies and arsons.
He returns to Nova Scotia in order to reconnect with the bar and the community. He will dedicate his practice to criminal law but will use his vast experience in other areas as well.
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Ray Kuszelewski
Experienced in Criminal law, family, immigration & civil, labour & employment.
Godfred Chongatera
Originally from Ghana, Godfred completed his Master of Laws from the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University in Halifax, and Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario, London Ontario. He has also received the Certificate of Qualification in Law from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA). He received his Bachelor of Laws LLB and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Ghana, in Ghana. Godfred was called to the Nova Scotia Bar as a lawyer and admitted to membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society after having completed his articling process with Stewart McKelvey Law firm in Halifax.
Godfred believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to be heard, even if that means giving people a second chance. Godfred will work with his clients using whatever the law offers, to provide the best solution to the clients’ problems. Godfred is resilient, hardworking and brings a toughened approach to his clients. He does not rest and will do everything within the law to ensure success for his clients. He is committed to excellence and pays attention to detail, with drive to success through relentless effort and ethical values. Godfred‘s unique cross-cultural legal education and extensive community involvement across cultures helps him to serve clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Godfred is passionate and active in his community. He serves as a board member of the African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes (ADAM), and the African Community Investment Cooperative of Canada Ltd., (ACICC) Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a lawyer and advocate, Godfred is committed, and actively involved and interested in the Nova Scotian community, economic and social development. He understands the sensitivities and values of Nova Scotians.
Godfred enjoys playing football (soccer), running and watching hockey. He also enjoys reading, dancing, following politics, and is interested in volunteering with local organizations. In June 2015, Godfred formally associated himself with MK Law.
Areas of Practice- 1. Criminal Defense
- 2. Personal injury
- 3. Immigration law
- 4. Litigation-Corporate/Commercial
- 5. Employment and Labour
- 6. Family law
- 7. Environmental law: regulatory offences; environmental assessment and environmental due diligence
- 1. Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
- 2. Canadian Bar Association
Godfred Chongatera
Practices Criminal Defense, Personal injury, Immigration law, Litigation-Corporate/Commercial, Employment and Labour, Family law
Alexander Mackillop
A barrister and solicitor
Alexander Mackillop
Alexander is a barrister and solicitor in our Halifax office with an interest in all areas of law and a passion for helping the community.
Originally from Truro, Nova Scotia, Alexander obtained his law degree from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in 2015. While at law school, Alexander stayed grounded and connected to his passions such as, basketball, charity work, friends, and family. Alexander co-chaired the Dalhousie Schulich School of law 1st year sports committee, and Alexander also helped coach several youth and university basketball teams while in law school. Additionally, Alexander was the recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Student Community Award presented by Challenging Aids and Malaria in Africa (“CHAMA”).
Alexander has gained valuable experience in criminal law and family law volunteering with Nova Scotia Legal Aid for three years while in law school. He also furthered his experience spending six months with Dalhousie Legal Aid and expanding his legal experience into youth criminal and poverty law. Additionally, Alexander worked for the Federal Department of Justice in the tax and civil litigation sector.
Prior to attending law school, Alexander obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminology from Saint Mary’s University. Alexander also attended Kings College where he competed as a member of the King’s College Varsity Men’s Basketball Team.
Alexander is looking forward to continue helping the community, while staying connected to the things that have made him the man he is today.
×Godfred Chongatera
Originally from Ghana, Godfred completed his Master of Laws from the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University in Halifax, and Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario, London Ontario. He has also received the Certificate of Qualification in Law from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA). He received his Bachelor of Laws LLB and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Ghana, in Ghana. Godfred was called to the Nova Scotia Bar as a lawyer and admitted to membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society after having completed his articling process with Stewart McKelvey Law firm in Halifax.
Godfred believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to be heard, even if that means giving people a second chance. Godfred will work with his clients using whatever the law offers, to provide the best solution to the clients’ problems. Godfred is resilient, hardworking and brings a toughened approach to his clients. He does not rest and will do everything within the law to ensure success for his clients. He is committed to excellence and pays attention to detail, with drive to success through relentless effort and ethical values. Godfred‘s unique cross-cultural legal education and extensive community involvement across cultures helps him to serve clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Godfred is passionate and active in his community. He serves as a board member of the African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes (ADAM), and the African Community Investment Cooperative of Canada Ltd., (ACICC) Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a lawyer and advocate, Godfred is committed, and actively involved and interested in the Nova Scotian community, economic and social development. He understands the sensitivities and values of Nova Scotians.
Godfred enjoys playing football (soccer), running and watching hockey. He also enjoys reading, dancing, following politics, and is interested in volunteering with local organizations. In June 2015, Godfred formally associated himself with MK Law.
Areas of Practice- 1. Criminal Defense
- 2. Personal injury
- 3. Immigration law
- 4. Litigation-Corporate/Commercial
- 5. Employment and Labour
- 6. Family law
- 7. Environmental law: regulatory offences; environmental assessment and environmental due diligence
- 1. Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
- 2. Canadian Bar Association
Godfred Chongatera
Practices Criminal Defense, Personal injury, Immigration law, Litigation-Corporate/Commercial, Employment and Labour, Family law
Lyle Howe
Lyle worked at various Law firms in HalifaxLyle Howe
Lyle Howe was born in November 1984 to single teenage parents. Lyle is a north end Halifax native with roots to Africville.
Lyle is no stranger to the mean streets of Halifax. He had to face it head on when his young cousin was murdered. At that point, Lyle realized that he was going to work hard and make a difference for the people of his community.
He worked hard through high school and graduated on the honor roll and was accepted to Dalhousie University in 2003. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology and a minor in Law and Society.
In 2006, Lyle was accepted to Dalhousie University Law School. Lyle continued to work hard and in 2009, graduated from law school and was called to the bar in June of 2010.
Lyle worked at various Law firms in Halifax and Dartmouth before he opened Howe Law in August 2011.
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