No surprise, really, that the names Anne Derrick and Joel Pink came up again as two of Halifax’s best lawyers. The only surprise is who walks away with top honours. This year it’s Derrick. She’s the kind of lawyer who can restore one’s faith in the legal profession (no Lionel Hutz-style shenanigans from her). For nearly 25 years, she’s used her legal skills to bring about social change, promote equality and generally make the world a better place. 1345 Holllis, 474-7482
1st runner-up: Joel Pink, 1583 Hollis, 492-0550
2nd runner-up: Lee Cohen, 423-2412