We’re proud to share that Valent Legal has received several significant honours for 2026; recognition that reflects not only years of hard work by our team, but the trust that clients and fellow legal professionals across Atlantic Canada have placed in us. Awards like these are not self-nominated. They are earned through peer review, independent research, and, most importantly, the experiences of the people we’ve had the privilege of representing.
For injured individuals and families in Nova Scotia navigating one of the most difficult periods of their lives, choosing a law firm is a significant decision. We hope that what follows gives you a clear picture of what these recognitions mean, and why we believe they matter to you.
Mike Dull, K.C. Named to Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026
For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognising outstanding legal talent through pure peer review: lawyers nominate lawyers, lawyers, with no fees and no self-nomination. Mike Dull, K.C., founding partner of Valent Legal, has been named in the 2026 edition across four practice areas: Class Action Litigation, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, and Personal Injury Litigation.
Recognition across all four in a single edition speaks to the breadth of Mike’s work, from precedent-setting class actions that have shaped Atlantic Canadian legal history, to individual personal injury and medical malpractice cases across Nova Scotia and beyond. Designated King’s Counsel in 2025, Mike has also served as a part-time professor at Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law and co-founded PATH Legal, winner of the 2023 Reisman Legal Impact Award. His inclusion in Best Lawyers is not new; it goes back to the 2021 edition and has continued every year since, reflecting a sustained standard rather than a single standout year.
Valent Legal Named to Best Law Firms in Canada for 2026
Individual recognition of a lawyer directly qualifies their firm for consideration in the Best Law Firms in Canada rankings; and Valent Legal has earned that recognition in its own right. The firm has received the Best Lawyers Firm Award for both 2025 and 2026, and has been named to Best Law Firms in Canada for 2026.
Consumer Choice Award: Seven Consecutive Years
The Consumer Choice Award is grounded in independent market research conducted directly with members of the public, the people who have actually engaged with businesses in their community. Valent Legal has won the award for Personal Injury Law Firm in Halifax seven years in a row, including 2026. That kind of consistency reflects what clients experience when they work with us: clear communication, genuine care, and a team that stays accessible throughout the process. The testimonials on our website tell that story directly. It’s also reflected in our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, the highest rating the BBB issues.
What These Honours Mean If You’re Considering Valent Legal
Awards are not the reason to hire a lawyer, but when they come from independent, peer-reviewed, and community-based sources, they signal that the quality of work has been assessed by people with no stake in the outcome. Valent Legal is a tight-knit team with deep roots in Atlantic Canada. Our lawyers live and work here, give back through initiatives like Lids4Kids and our partnerships with the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Elizabeth Fry Society, and treat every case as personal.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fees until you receive a settlement or win a judgement in court. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee means you can walk away within the first 90 days, no questions asked and no fees owed.
If you or someone you love has been injured, reach out for a free, no-obligation case review. Call (902) 443-4488 or contact us online. We’re here to help.
Mike is the founding partner of Valent Legal. His entire career has been dedicated to representing victims of serious injuries, sexual abuse, medical negligence, and corporate and pharmaceutical wrongs. Over the past decade, he has built a reputation as a tireless victim advocate and a strong promoter of access to justice.
Phil is a partner and a founding member of Valent Legal. He was born in raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He practices personal injury law and is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights of injury victims. He has extensive Courtroom experience and has appeared at every level of Court in Nova Scotia.
Basia joined Valent legal in May of 2020. She started as an articling clerk and now works with us as a litigation lawyer. Basia obtained her undergraduate degree from McGill University in 2017, and her law degree from Dalhousie University in 2020.