Lawyer Profile
Paul W. Festeryga
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Firms including national and multinational public companies, as well as small and large family-owned enterprises come to Paul for his broad experience in this field. He provides advice on a wide range of tax matters, including:
Paul is sought out for his knowledge in tax, corporate tax, estate planning and litigation, tax litigation and owner-managed businesses. Some of Paul’s current and past clients do business in the following industries:
Dalhousie University, LL.M., 1987 Queen’s University, LL.B., 1985 Carleton University, B.A., 1982
Member, Canadian Bar Association Firm practice group leader, Tax, Estates & Trusts, Stewart McKelvey Member, Society of Trust and Estate Planners Past Member, Editorial Board, Canadian Tax Journal Past Member, Income Trusts, The Uniform Law Conference of Canada Committee Past member, Carleton University President’s Advisory Panel Member and past governor, Canadian Tax Foundation
Best Lawyers 2024 Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Best Lawyers 2021 Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax King’s Counsel, 2016 Best Lawyers 2016 Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Recipient, Lexpert Zenith Award, 2014 Best Lawyers 2014 Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Best Lawyers 2012 Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Best Lawyers: Tax Law, 2006, 2008 – 2026 Best Lawyers: Trusts and Estates, 2006, 2008 – 2026 Lexpert rating: Corporate Tax, 2026 Lexpert rating: Estate & Personal Tax Planning, 2008 – 2026 Martindale-Hubbell rating: BV Distinguished®
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1988 (NS); 2016 (NS)