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Residential
Real Estate

Anywhere in
Nova Scotia

From Yarmouth to Sydney, we serve all of Nova Scotia through virtual and digital services, as well as offices in Pictou County and HRM.

Commercial
Real Estate

About Us

Founded by Jamie MacGillivray, Title & Deed is a dedicated property law firm with a team of full-time lawyers and experienced paralegals working exclusively on real estate transactions. From first-time buyers to seasoned sellers, we serve clients across Nova Scotia with clear communication, flat-fee transparency, and a streamlined process designed to keep closings on track.

We make the legal side of your transaction simple, transparent, and stress free - so you can focus on what matters most to you.

Client's buying, selling, or refinancing a home or commercial property should find the process clear, straightforward. You should feel supported by us from start to finish. Our work begins when you sign the agreement of purchase and sale. Our mission is to make the the property transaction pain free and seamless until you have your keys (purchase) or your check (sale). We look out for your interests. Most legal issues in a property transaction can be solved quickly and easily with time and attention from an experienced property lawyer. We do the work behind the scenes, we strive to have your back so you can enjoy the experience of buying or selling a property. That's what we believe the best property lawyers should do.

Buying and selling real estate is exciting. As property lawyers, we strive to create solutions before an issue causes you stress. We provide convenience, care, and clarity.

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Convenience. Virtual signing is available for all clients and white glove service options where we go to you, at your convenience.

Care. You will be given one point of contact to reach out to by text, email, or phone. Whatever works best for you.

Clarity. Our pricing is transparent. Flat fees are provided from the outset and are inclusive of all expenses and HST.

Our Property Law Team

Founder Jamie MacGillivray leads a team of three full time property law lawyers and six paralegals - all working exclusively for people buying and selling properties anywhere in Nova Scotia.

Jamie MacGillivray

FOUNDER

Jamie MacGillivray is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and community builder with over 30 years of experience in law and property development, best known for founding MacGillivray Law. Jamie also brings decades of hands on property investment and development expertise.

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Leisa MacIntosh

FOUNDING PARTNER & COO

Leisa MacIntosh is a founding partner and COO at Title & Deed with more than 25 years in practice and prior service as a senior partner at MacGillivray Law. At Title & Deed, Leisa focuses on building a predictable, service‑led real estate practice—turning feedback from Realtors and clients into workflows that keep files moving.

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Jesse MacLean

PRINCIPAL LAWYER & PRACTICE LEAD

Jesse MacLean leads Title & Deed’s residential and commercial real estate practice from the New Glasgow office, working with clients and partners across Nova Scotia. With over 4,000 property transactions closed, he’s known for delivering a smooth, predictable experience that keeps closings on time and aligned with Realtor timelines.

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Deepali

LAWYER

Deepali helps buyers, sellers, and refinance clients close with confidence. With 10+ years of legal experience across Canada and India and two LL.M. degrees, she combines rigorous training with hands on real estate file work. Deepali serves clients in English and Hindi.

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Danielle Mourad

LAWYER

Danielle Mourad focuses on residential and commercial real estate. Danielle also serves Francophone clients and offers service in Arabic (Lebanese), adding a helpful bridge for developers and brokerages with diverse teams.

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Sasha Vlemma

PARALEGAL / INTAKE SPECIALIST

Sasha has more than two decades of experience as a property paralegal—specializing in property migrations. Sasha is the first point of connection for many of our clients—a role she carries out with professionalism and a genuine commitment to making the process clear and stress-free.

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Leah Baverstock

PARALEGAL

Leah Baverstock is a paralegal with Title & Deed. She has 20 years of property experience including acquisitions, dispositions and financing. She has an extensive background in commercial financing transactions. Being a Commissioner of Oaths, she is able to assist the community in this capacity.

Kim MacInnis

PARALEGAL

Kim MacInnis is a paralegal at Title & Deed with over 20 years of experience in the legal field. She supports the team in achieving optimal efficiency and results. Being a Commissioner of Oaths, she is able to assist the community in this capacity.

Jody Ringuette

PARALEGAL

Jody Ringuette is a paralegal with Title & Deed. She moved from Ontario to Pictou County in 2017 and brings with her over 20 years of knowledge and experience. Being a Commissioner of Oaths, she is able to assist the community in this capacity.

Pyper Meredith

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Pyper is an Administrative and Legal Assistant at Title & Deed. Pyper supports the real estate team and assists with the firm’s day-to-day operations. She enjoys assisting clients and helping manage legal files and transactions.

Kenneth Ross

OPERATIONS STRATEGIST

Annecy Spencer

Drawing on her experience in Public Relations and Graphic Design, Annecy supports the Title & Deed team with creative content and strategic solutions. Her work helps keep communications accessible, professional, and on-brand across all platforms.

Serving All Nova Scotia

We serve anywhere in Nova Scotia. We have offices in New Glasgow and HRM, and can conveniently complete any transaction, anywhere, on Zoom or Facetime. A white glove service is also available where we go to you at your convenience.