Meet The Creighton Shatford Team

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Terry has been a resident of Amherst for most of his life. Terry graduated from UNB Law in 1991 and was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1992. He has practiced here continuously, except for the period he spent as Cumberland North MLA from 2013 to 2017.

Terry has served in many volunteer positions during his career and continues to work towards positive community development and improvement.  He is happy to be serving the legal needs of the community.

Terry is ready to serve his clients in a general practice that focuses on the areas of Real Estate transactions, Family law, and Wills & Estates.

In the fall of 1981, Mr. Shatford joined as a partner in the firm of Milner Shatford & Creighton with partners David Milner (a retired Judge of the Nova Scotia Family Court) and Brian Creighton. Mr. Shatford’s practice became more of a general practice although primarily involved in litigation including personal injury, commercial litigation, insurance litigation, family, and criminal.

In 1993, he was appointed as regional counsel of the Attorney General of Canada (the Federal Department of Justice) for prosecutions in Cumberland County relating to federal statutes including the Controlled Drug Substances Act, Excise Act, Fisheries Act, etc. He continues this now as an agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.

Mr. Shatford has extensive experience in municipal law as a lawyer for the town of Amherst as well as in health law, having been legal counsel for various hospitals and recently as counsel for the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors.

James was born and raised in Blackville, New Brunswick and received his J.D. from the University of New Brunswick in 2022.

Before attending law school, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2016 from St. Thomas University, where he majored in criminology and worked part-time in the Canadian Armed Forces reserves as a combat engineer.

James was called to the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society as a lawyer in June 2023.  As an Associate, James takes a client-centric approach and enjoys assisting with all client matters. 

In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with family and friends, his two dogs, playing hockey, playing guitar, and working on classic cars.

 After an esteemed 46-year career, Brian Creighton is retiring from his role of managing partner at Creighton Shatford. Called to the Nova Scotia bar on December 19, 1978, Brian's long and distinguished career has been marked by a steadfast commitment to exceptional client service.

For over three decades, Brian has been a trusted advisor, guiding multiple generations within the same families and supporting numerous businesses through development and transition. His expertise and dedication have been instrumental in navigating complex legal landscapes.

Throughout his career, Brian has made significant contributions to municipal law, representing the Town of Amherst and other forums, including the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and the Nova Scotia Police Review Board.

In the energy sector, Brian has provided invaluable counsel to entrepreneurs and businesses exploring non-utility electrical generation options in Nova Scotia, and served as local counsel for international wind energy producers.

As Brian steps into retirement, he looks forward to focusing on his family, enjoying golf, and savoring well-earned rest and relaxation. His legacy of exceptional client service and his contributions to the legal community will be remembered with great respect and appreciation.

Creighton Shatford offers a variety of opportunities for associates, law students, and paralegals. We seek self-starters who aim to build excellent client relationships and deliver quality, timely service. 

Our dynamic and varied environment prepares you for future challenges, with a strong emphasis on your professional development. 

Join us and be a part of our future. Please contact us at info@creightonshatford.ca