Matthew W. Napier, Q.C.

Matthew W. Napier, Q.C.

E-mail: mnapier@boyneclarke.ca

Phone: 902.460.3448

Fax: 902.463.7500

Assistants:

MATTHEW W. NAPIER, Q.C. received his Bachelor of Arts (1977) and his Bachelor of Education (1979) from Saint Mary’s University. He received his Bachelor of Science (1976) and his LL.B. (1982) from Dalhousie University. Matt was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1982 and was appointed to Queen’s Counsel in December 2008.

Matt is a Partner and leads the largest legal team in Atlantic Canada practicing exclusively in the area of Personal Injury Law. Over the past 25 years, he has handled one of the largest volumes of Plaintiff Personal Injury cases in Nova Scotia. “Helping While You Heal” is the team’s mantra, the focus of the team being to do the best they can for those who have been injured. Please visit his website at www.lawyerfortheinjured.ca to see features such as “FAQ’s,” “Breaking News,” “Testimonials,” “about Matt and his Team,” and more.

Best Lawyers confirms Matt has been selected by his peers as one of The Best Lawyers in Canada.

For years Matt has been an active Board member with the Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia and continues as their legal adviser. Matt is actively involved with the Canadian Paraplegic Association of Nova Scotia, especially advising on legal issues. He has been extensively involved with his Church’s Parish Council. Matt is an avid golfer and runner, and he enjoys playing tennis and skiing.

EDUCATION

  • 1982: LL.B., Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • 1979: Bachelor of Education (Gold Medal for Highest Marks), Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • 1977: Bachelor of Arts, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • 1976: Bachelor of Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

EMPLOYMENT

  • 1988 – Present: Partner, BOYNECLARKE LLP, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • 1982 – 1988: Associate, BOYNECLARKE LLP, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • 1982: Articled Clerk, BOYNECLARKE LLP, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • 1981: Articled Clerk, Dalhousie Legal Aid, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • 1980: Law Student Program, Halifax City Police, Halifax, Nova Scotia

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Member – Canadian Bar Association
  • Member – Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (Admitted in 1982; past elected representative and Chair of the Library Committee)
  • Member – Nova Scotia Medical/Legal Society
  • Member – Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member – American Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member – Atlantic Province Trial Lawyers Association

COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Past Board Member – Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
  • Member of Nominating Committee – Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
  • Member – Canadian Paraplegic Association (Nova Scotia)
  • Past Member – Correctional Services Employee Relations Board
  • Past Board Member – Metro Food Bank
  • Past coach – minor league sports
  • Member – various tennis clubs and golf courses
  • Past Chair – local Church Council and continued extensive involvment
  • Veteran – Canadian International Marathon and other ½ marathon runs

AWARDS

  • December 2008 – Appointed to Queen’s Counsel
  • 2007 to present – Annually included in “The Best Lawyers In Canada”

PRESENTATIONS

Matt has presented various papers and spoken at numerous conferences dealing with personal injury cases, including to lawyers, the Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia, Canadian Paraplegic Association (Nova Scotia), Dalhousie University Law School and Dalhousie Physiotherapy Department, and the Nova Scotia Association of Occupational Therapists.

AREAS OF PRACTICE