David A. Cameron (Retired)

About David

David graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1984 and the University of New Brunswick Law School in 1987. He was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1988, and retired from practice in 2025.

While in practice, David divided his work principally among insurance defence, labour and employment issues, and commercial suits, although he also provided advice to self governing professions and clients on public policy or governance matters.

David appeared before all levels of court in Nova Scotia, many administrative tribunals, including the Workers Compensation Appeal Board (now WCAT), the Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board, the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Tribunal, and the Utility and Review Board. As well, David represented clients in alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation, throughout his career.

While at law school, David was the co-winner of the Harrison Memorial Shield, participated in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Kingston, Ontario, and was President of the Law Students Society. In 1995, David took a leave of absence for 18 months from his practice to serve as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. As well, David has lectured on constitutional government at St. Mary's University.

David was a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Nova Scotia Barristers Society, the Canadian Defence Lawyers Association and the Defence Research Institute. He is a past President and Commissioner of the Nova Scotia Law Reform Commission (1998-2003), a past Secretary and Board member of the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (2000-2002), a past President and Board member of The Scots: The North British Society (1996-2005), and past President of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party (2004-2006). In 2015 David served as President of the Canadian Bar Association's Nova Scotia branch.

David and his wife Tammy reside in Halifax with their two daughters.