Meet your lawyer

A good lawyer-client relationship involves trust. This is especially true when dealing with Life & Legacy Planning or making life altering investment decisions involving the purchase or sale of your home. David will strive to make you feel comfortable at the outset, informed throughout the process of your file and, ideally, eager to come back with your next property transaction or estate planning need.

Comfort & confidence through trust

David earned his business degree from Acadia University after enjoying the wonderful Foundation Year Program at Dalhousie’s King’s College. David attended the University of Liverpool (England) before starting his legal career as a litigator in Toronto in 2010. After returning to Nova Scotia, David did some consulting work for First Nations, worked as an entrepreneur and small business owner before starting Burton Law in 2020.

#Haligonian@Heart

David, one of six children, grew up on Halifax’s Robie Street. Unbeknownst to David his informal legal education began as a child at the family dinner table where his busy professional parents led nightly ‘debates’ on the days’ events with his siblings and the added flavour that comes with a live-in foreign exchange student.

David believes that in order to fully appreciate what makes Halifax so special you have to leave and experience life elsewhere. David spent seven years in his mother’s native Scotland, three years living in the Caribbean, and the best part of a decade working as a lawyer in Toronto before returning home. Now that David’s found his way home he has no intention of ever leaving!

David is so much more than a Haligonian lawyer; he is:

• an entrepreneur;
• an avid rugby player and hiker;
• a Big Brother; &
• a lover of Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

Reach out to David by email ([email protected]) or by phone at 902-800-1584.

Make David your lawyer now!

 
 
 
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 Based on 11 reviews 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Nat 
 
June 21, 2023.
 
 
  
As a first-time home buyer we knew there would be a steep learning curve but David did a fantastic job at helping us understand each part of the process. We're so pleased to be able to work directly with a real estate lawyer with as much knowledge and experience as David Burton.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Kyla MacKinnon 
 
February 28, 2023.
 
 
  
Taking care of these items can seem daunting, but we are so grateful for how stress free it was, thanks to Burton Law. Dave made everything clear and easy for us to understand. He is incredibly thorough, helpful and professional. I highly recommend using Burton Law to complete any items you need assistance with.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jason Timms 
 
July 5, 2022.
 
 
  
Burton Law was great.  Great communication, great skills, and through throughout the entire process.  I would be glad to work again with Dave.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Maddison Dennison 
 
March 24, 2022.
 
 
  
Always a pleasure to deal with.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Erica Baker 
 
March 15, 2022.
 
 
  
David was extremely helpful and honest. He took the time to really understand my case and gave me all of my options before proceeding. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Brent Hirtle 
 
March 9, 2022.
 
 
  
David was great to deal with. I would recommend him to anyone.

Brent Hirtle
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Gurkaran Chowdhry 
 
November 4, 2021.
 
 
  
David Burton was an absolute pleasure to work with. Closed two homes with him in the HRM, and he was very professional, very timely, and extremely patient and thorough. David took the time to make sure everything was crystal clear, and went in-depth in his review of all of the covenants of the properties and all of the details of the contracts. I normally find legal proceedings to be quite daunting, but was very comfortable throughout the process because of David's great attention to detail, patience, and commitment to his clients. Will definitely continue working with him moving forward!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Raji Chowdhry 
 
October 4, 2021.
 
 
  
Highly competent Lawyer at a very competitive price.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 leeza chowdhry 
 
October 1, 2021.
 
 
  
Working with David was a breeze. He helped us in every way to make our closing easy and with No hiccups. Guided us thru the whole process. Was very helpful and had answers to all our questions.
We would highly recommend David for all your legal needs.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Cameron Perry 
 
October 1, 2021.
 
 
  
David has been a great help with real estate and other legal concerns. He has always been responsive, knowledgable, and generous with his time. You'll be glad you found him!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

Fun Fact

As a young child, David spent many summer days fishing for mackerel. Decades later, David will happily share the location of his favourite childhood mackerel spot with any client. Keen anglers are encouraged to act fast as this secret won’t survive the encroaching million dollar homes for much longer. Hint: it might be on the Arm somewhere?