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Atty. W. Augustus Richardson

Atty. W. Augustus Richardson

W. Augustus Richardson is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation.

Halifax Halifax 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Augustus Richardson at a glance

W. Augustus Richardson is a litigation and insurance attorney based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1984) and Nova Scotia (1990). Educated at University of Toronto (LL.B., 1982) and University of Toronto (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Halifax, NS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W. Augustus Richardson is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation
  • W. Augustus received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • W. Augustus practices in Halifax, NS

Practice Areas Explained

W. Augustus Richardson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Augustus Richardson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

W. Augustus Richardson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nova Scotia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

W. Augustus Richardson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Nova Scotia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nova Scotia

Practicing law in Nova Scotia. Legal matters in Nova Scotia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Halifax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nova Scotia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nova Scotia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nova Scotia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. Augustus Richardson

Where is W. Augustus Richardson's law office located?
W. Augustus Richardson's law practice is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Augustus Richardson handle?
W. Augustus Richardson focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nova Scotia.
How long has W. Augustus Richardson practiced law?
W. Augustus Richardson has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did W. Augustus Richardson go to law school?
W. Augustus Richardson earned their education at (LL.B., 1982); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact W. Augustus Richardson for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
University of Toronto
- 1982
B.A.
University of Toronto
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1984
Nova Scotia
Admitted: 1990

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