Lawyer Profile

Brian W. Downie

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Brian W. Downie

Overview

Brian is a Partner in the Halifax office of Cox & Palmer. He was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1982 after completing his education at Saint Mary’s University (BA HONS, 1979) and Dalhousie Law School (LLB, 1982).

Brian’s practice focuses on health law and medical defence, including acting as counsel to the Canadian Medical Protective Association and its member physicians.

Brian was appointed to Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel) in 2002. In 2020, Brian was made a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Health Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1982 (NS); 2002 (NS)