William Lorimer Hall

William Lorimer Hall was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Early life and education

He was born in Melvern Square, Nova Scotia, the son of Reverend William Hall and Margaret Barss. Hall was educated at Acadia University and Dalhousie University.

Career

He was called to the Nova Scotia bar in 1900 and set up practice in Halifax.
He presided over Viola Desmond's appeal. He represented Queen's County in the Nova Scotia [House of Assembly] as a Conservative member from 1910 to 1920 and from 1925 to 1931.
He served as Attorney General in the province's Executive Council from 1926 to 1931. In 1931, Hall was named a judge in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. He served on the bench until his death in Halifax.

Family

In 1907, Hall married Edith Hamm.
His daughter Mary married Robert Stanfield, the 17th Premier of Nova Scotia.