John A. Keith

Partner Halifax Phone: (902) 491-4217 Fax: (902) 421-3130 coxandpalmer.com Administrative Assistant Amy Blue coxandpalmer.com Phone: (902) 421-6262 ext 5220 Fax: (902) 421-3130

Practice Areas

Born in Montreal, Quebec and raised in Berwick, Nova Scotia, John completed his education at Mount Allison University (B.A. Hons. 1986) and Queen's University Law School (LL.B. 1991). John was called to the Ontario Bar in 1993 and the Nova Scotia Bar in 1999. His practice covers Administrative law, Construction law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, and Financial Services, Banking & Insolvency.

Law Society Memberships

Canadian Bar Association
Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
Law Society of Upper Canada

Bar Admission

Ontario (1993)
Nova Scotia (1999)

Law School

Queen's University

Education

Mount Allison University (B.A. with Honours 1986)
Queen's University (LL.B. 1991)

Industry Recognition and Awards

• Martindale-Hubbell Ratings: AV
• Listed as a leading practitioner by the publication The Best Lawyers in Canada for his practice in the area of Commercial Litigation.

Publications

Editor - Credit & Banking Litigation Newsletter

Professional Activities & Affiliations

• Bar-Bench Subcommittee on Nova Scotia's Rules of Civil Procedure
• Member of the Bar-Bench Steering Committee for re-drafting Nova Scotia's Rules of Civil Procedure in force as of 2009

Activities Within Firm

Chair - Halifax Litigation Practice Group