Danielle MacLean is the owner of DCL Law. Focusing in real estate, title insurance, wills, estate planning, contracts, and corporate law, she has built a reputable practice known for excellence and client-focused service.
Originally from North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Danielle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary’s University in 2000 and her Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University in 2003. She was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2004.
Danielle is actively involved in the legal community. She is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and the Canadian Bar Association. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Real Estate Lawyers’ Association of Nova Scotia (RELANS) and is a member of the Land Registration Act Agreement Committee. Her previous leadership roles include Chair of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Professional Standards (Real Estate) Committee, Chair of the Real Estate Practice Working Group, and Co-Chair of the Real Property Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association (Nova Scotia). She has also contributed her expertise to the Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission Forms Committee.
Her outstanding work in real estate law has been recognized with her inclusion in Best Lawyers Canada for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. Danielle resides in Halifax with her family.

Contact Danielle, Lawyer:

• 902.404.3150
• dmaclean@dcllaw.org

Brennan LeJean is an associate with DCL Law. He grew up in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and attended Cape Breton University (BBA 2010) and University of New Brunswick (JD 2016). While at UNB, Brennan was the Vice President of the Law Students' Society and an active member in many other student organizations, including acting as Co-Chair of Pro Bono Students Canada’s Wills Project. He is an active member in the community, volunteering for several community and professional groups including previously acting as the Chair of the Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society & Heritage Farm Museum, the Secretary of the Association of Collaborative Family Law Professionals of Nova Scotia, and a member of the board for the Dartmouth Community Chest Society. While Brennan has represented previous clients in all levels of Nova Scotia courts, including Provincial Court, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, he has focused in practice on Real Estate law as it is an area where he enjoys helping his clients most. He also has a particular interest in Entertainment Law, specifically the music industry, and received his Certificate in Entertainment Law from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2020. Brennan was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2017 and is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, the Real Estate Lawyers’ Association of Nova Scotia (RELANS), and the Canadian Bar Association.

Amanda Brousseau is an associate with DCL Law. Having grown up in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, she attended Saint Mary’s University (BA 2013) and Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law (JD 2018).
Amanda focuses her practice on Real Estate and Wills & Estates law. Combining her expertise with a commitment to client satisfaction, she effectively guides clients through their legal matters, always ensuring their interests are protected. Her expertise is further augmented by her prior experiences working as a Mortgage Specialist Assistant with RBC, and as a Relocation Advisor for the RCMP with Brookfield Global Relocation Services.
In addition to her legal acumen, Amanda stays up to date with the latest trends and changes in real estate law and actively participates in professional development activities. She is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Real Estate Lawyers’ Association of Nova Scotia (RELANS). Most recently, she was nominated as the Vice-Chair of the Real Property Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association (Nova Scotia) to commence in September 2023.
Amanda lives in Dartmouth with her husband Patrick and their son Oliver. When she isn’t working you will find her trying a new recipe or at the park with her family.

Eryn Murphy is an Associate Lawyer with DCL Law. She grew up in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, and attended Dalhousie University (BA '15) and the University of New Brunswick (JD '21). She specializes in Real Estate Law (Residential and Commercial), Corporate Law, and Estate Planning and Probate. She was admitted as a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society in 2022 following articling with DCL Law and litigation firm, C3 Legal. She is also a member of the Real Estate Lawyers’ Association of Nova Scotia (RELANS) and was asked to speak at the provincial conference for real estate lawyers in 2023.
Eryn is a proud supporter and board member of the Mobile Food Market where she sits as Co-Chair of the Governance and Strategy Committee, assisting the organization with its goal of advancing healthy, sustainable, and affordable fresh food to all communities in Nova Scotia. Additionally, she is a member of the Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue Team as a Ground Searcher and member of the By-Law Committee. Eryn enjoys providing free legal education to the public and often speaks to community groups or at libraries regarding estate planning and probate, first-time home buyers, downsizing, or real estate investing. Eryn is fluent in English and is constantly improving her French to work with clients in both languages. She enjoys assisting all clients such as first-time home buyers in Canada, small business owners, developers and real estate investors, executors, and those starting on their estate planning journey.

Ashley Duguay, Manager of Paralegal Services, Paralegal to Danielle MacLean

Tina Bruce, Office Manager

Eden O’Hearn, Paralegal, Wills, Estates and Property Migration Matters

Ashley Wibberley, Paralegal to Brennan LeJean and Eryn Murphy

Maggie Hurshman, Paralegal to Amanda Brousseau, Brennan LeJean, and Danielle MacLean

Michelle Gurney, Administrative Assistant

Allison Legere, Reception

Lucas Duggan, Paralegal Paralegal, Wills, Estates and Corporate Matters

Fiddich is a Portuguese Water Dog that has been with DCL Law since 2018. Fiddich was born and raised in Nova Scotia and enjoys long walks on the BLT Trail in his hometown of Timberlea. Fiddich is an integral part of our team and specializes in making people smile.