Peter Rak

Lawyer

 

Peter earned his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, following a Bachelor of Arts in Global Political Studies from York University and a Master of Arts in Political Science from Queen’s University. He was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2021 and has since built a strong family law practice focused on providing practical, effective, and efficient legal counsel to his clients. He understands that family law matters often arise during some of life’s most challenging moments and strives to help clients navigate them with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Born in Poland to a family of Ukrainian heritage, Peter immigrated to Canada as a young child and grew up in Ontario. In 2020, he relocated to Nova Scotia, where he has established both his legal practice and his family home. Peter resides in Lunenburg with his spouse and two young children.

Peter is a founding member of the South Shore Refugee Project and serves as volunteer counsel of the Folk Art Society of Nova Scotia, reflecting his ongoing commitment to community engagement and public service.