Published Dec 09, 2025Last updated 5 hours ago1 minute readThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has suspended Dartmouth lawyer Mark Bailey until further notice. Photo by RF Stock /RF StockArticle contentThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has suspended Dartmouth lawyer Mark Bailey until further notice. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe society’s complaints investigation committee posted last week that inquiries from clients or other members of the public should be directed to the society-appointed receiver, Kelly Reinhold Mittelstadt of Burchell MacDougall in Truro. Article contentArticle contentOn Nov. 12, the committee gave notice that it had imposed practice restrictions on Bailey. Two weeks later, he agreed not to practise law until further notice, according to a now-deleted notification on the society’s website. Article contentA spokesman for the society said it couldn’t release any information about the nature of the suspension or any associated complaint. It also wouldn’t say when the investigation started, or whether the suspension was pending the completion of the investigation or as a result of findings from it. Article contentBailey practised from his office in Dartmouth and had represented clients in some high-profile cases, including homicide investigations on the South Shore and in Dartmouth. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle content
Dartmouth lawyer suspended by Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
