J. Philip Leefe, K.C.

Philip was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1995 and carries on a law practice with preferred areas of practice including real estate law, corporate/commercial law, and wills and estates. He obtained a King’s Counsel (KC) appointment in 2023.

Philip is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, the Canadian Bar Association and the Real Estate Lawyers of Nova Scotia Association.  In the past, he has served as a member of the Lunenburg County Barristers’ Association and Family Court Liaison Committee. Philip currently sits on the Complaints Investigation Committee with the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.

Philip is a charter member and past President of the Rotary Club of Bridgewater and District and has served as Club Secretary since 2012.  He is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the Lunenburg Yacht Club.  In the past Philip has served on the Board of Directors of the Bridgewater Development Association, as a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church Parish Council and on the Board of the Health Services Foundation of the South Shore.