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Murray J. Ritch, K.C.
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Assistant: Wanda Dagnall
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AREA OF PRACTICE
Insurance Defence, Insurance Subrogation
YEAR OF CALL
1974
PRACTICE OVERVIEW
Murray’s practice has focused exclusively in the area of civil litigation and insurance defence. Murray represents a number of national and international insurers and is well-known in the Nova Scotia insurance industry. He has appeared before all levels of court in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
King’s Counsel – 1995
Best Lawyers in Canada – Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation
Lexpert Directory – “Most Frequently Recommended” for Litigation-Commercial Insurance and “Repeatedly Recommended” for Personal Injury
In December of 2017, Murray was recognized as one of Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers by Lexpert Publications.
Murray was named the Best Lawyers® Canada 2019 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax.
Education
Murray was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario
University of Western Ontario
Dalhousie Law School
Harvard Law School Mediation Program
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Murray is a frequent speaker at Canadian Bar Association and industry-related seminars and professional development programs.
About Murray
Murray is married to Lorabeth. Together they have a son, Stuart.
Murray enjoys rowing, swimming and is an under-achieving golfer.