Headquarters:

401-1741 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2E3

Year founded:

2016

Number of partners and employees:

2 partners and 9 employees

Phone:

1 844 943 2532

Email:

info@valentlegal.ca

Website:

valentlegal.ca

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/valent-legal-personal-injury-lawyers

“Our track record of successful outcomes speaks to our commitment to fighting tirelessly for clients’ rights and promoting their well-being”

Mathieu Picard, Fidelis Law Droit

VALENT LEGAL

Mike Dull

Founding Partner

Phil Moriera

Partner

Basia Sowinski

Litigation Lawyer

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Since 2017, Mike Dull has been recognized in the Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in Canada. He was a finalist for Public Justice’s North American Trial Lawyer of the Year and named Atlantic Canada's 2022, 2024, and 2025 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for his area of practice. He is an adjunct professor at Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law teaching class action law and is president of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyer Association. He is a cofounder of PATH Legal, winning the 2023 Reisman Legal Impact Award and the CBA Access to Justice Award.

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Mike Dull

Phil Moriera earned his BA (Honours) from Saint Mary’s University in 2007, MA from Carleton in 2008, and JD from Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law in 2013. During law school, he worked with Dalhousie Legal Aid and engaged in various extracurriculars. Moriera is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association, and mentors through Schulich’s Weldon Mentorship Program. He also frequently gives guest lectures across Nova Scotia.

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Phil Moriera

Basia Sowinski earned her undergraduate degree from McGill in 2017 and her law degree from Dalhousie in 2020, with a specialization in health law and policy. She participated in Pro Bono Dalhousie, working with the Right to Know Coalition, Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, and Dalhousie’s Psychiatry Department. Sowinski’s internships included the Nova Scotia Public Trustee and the Department of Health and Wellness. She served on the Board of Directors for Hospice Halifax and currently offers independent legal advice to sexual assault survivors through the 211 Nova Scotia program.

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Basia Sowinski

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Alicia Landers graduated with a psychology degree from Mount Allison University in 2020 and earned her Juris Doctor from Dalhousie University in 2023. At Dalhousie, she served as president of the Social Activist Law Student Association and worked at the Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic. She joined Valent Legal as a summer student in 2022, returned as an articling clerk in 2023, and has remained in the firm as an associate.

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Alicia Landers

M. Steve Rastin

Senior Counsel

Steve Rastin is a senior counsel with nearly 30 years of experience advocating for seriously injured clients and those seeking justice. Specializing in personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, disability law, medical negligence, and class action/mass tort cases, Rastin has argued at all levels of the court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Since joining Gluckstein Lawyers in 2021, he has led Rastin Gluckstein offices in central Ontario and serves as trial counsel across the province. An award-winning lawyer, he has achieved precedent-setting decisions and multimillion-dollar recoveries, while also dedicating his time to advancing legal education nationwide.

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M. Steve Rastin

At Valent Legal, we provide passionate, top-quality representation with a compassionate approach. The legal process can be intimidating, but dealing with your lawyer shouldn’t be – we take great pride in providing first-rate, down-to-earth client service. Valent Legal’s personal injury lawyers understand that you may feel overwhelmed or confused and that you need help during this difficult time. We relate to our clients on a personal level and do not treat them as mere numbers, making us accessible. Our personal injury lawyers keep you up to date on the progress of your case – and your options – every step of the way. Our team will shield you from the stress and anxiety of dealing with insurance companies and the courts, taking the time to understand your unique needs and challenges. Using our experience and expertise, we fight on your behalf to deliver the best results possible. You have rights, and we work hard to protect them. Our team has successfully represented clients in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. We offer free, no-risk case assessments at convenient meeting times that work around your schedule. Access to justice is important to us, that’s why we work on a contingency fee basis, which means there are no fees until you get a settlement or you win a judgment in court. We help make wrongs right.

“It’s more than just ensuring full financial compensation; we tirelessly strive to secure the treatment [our clients] require to recover from their injuries”

Mathieu Picard, Fidelis Law Droit

David Lackman

Senior Counsel

Jonathan Burton

Senior Litigation Lawyer

Erin Ellis

Senior Associate

Liane Brown

Partner

David Lackman graduated with honours from McGill University in 1978 and earned his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. Admitted to the California Bar in 1982 and the Law Society of Ontario in 1985, Lackman has over 40 years of legal expertise. Lackman’s practice focuses on complex personal injury, long-term disability, wrongful death claims, and criminal injury compensation. Known for achieving outstanding results, he has taken on some of the nation’s largest corporations, including railway operators, earning a reputation as a highly skilled litigator in high-stakes cases.

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David Lackman

Jonathan Burton is a senior associate at Gluckstein Lawyers, a prominent personal injury law firm based in Toronto. With over 18 years of experience, he has established himself as a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated personal injury lawyer. Burton joined the firm in 2005 and has since been instrumental in providing expert legal representation to clients seeking justice for their injuries. His broad expertise and commitment to his clients make him an invaluable member of the Gluckstein Lawyers team.

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Erin Ellis has over a decade of experience advocating for survivors of sexual and physical abuse, both recent and historical. She represents clients across Canada, seeking recognition and compensation for harm caused or enabled by individuals and institutions, including teachers, coaches, clergy, foster parents, and more. Ellis earned her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University (2003) and her law degree from Queen’s University (2007), joining the Ontario Bar in 2008. With a deep understanding of civil abuse litigation, she is highly compassionate and dedicated, providing client-centered representation and leveraging her expertise to support survivors with determination and care.

Senior Associate

Erin Ellis

Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death cases.

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Liane Brown

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Liane Brown

Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation. His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe orthopedic injuries. For him, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are the most gratifying.

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Ben Irantalab

Since the firm’s founding in 2014, the partners have built a robust network of relationships within the legal profession and beyond. Its lawyers are also instrumental in building trust within the legal community and nurturing strong relationships with healthcare providers in their clients’ best interests. The firm’s all-encompassing approach differentiates it as among the best nationwide. Canadian Lawyer recognized it as a Top Personal Injury Boutique of 2024. “Ultimately, we want our clients to feel satisfied with the outcome of their legal case and the support provided along the way,” Picard says. “It’s more than just ensuring full financial compensation; we tirelessly strive to secure the treatment they require to recover from their injuries.” That philosophy extends to their involvement in the legal community, where the firm’s lawyers participate in professional associations, present their research at industry conferences, contribute to analysis and legal system improvements, and advocate for change in the laws and regulations that promote road safety and protect the rights of accident victims. The firm also stands as an industry leader for successfully transitioning its practice to thrive in a remote workforce environment and electronically executing legal documents and procedures. “This proactive and forward-thinking mindset allows us to quickly identify creative solutions to legal challenges, potentially resolving issues more efficiently and cost-effectively for our clients,” adds Picard.

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