James carries on a broad legal practice with particular emphasis in business law and litigation. He acts for and advises local, provincial, national and international businesses and governments on their governance, organizational and related general business affairs and dealings, including the day-to-day management and operations of their interests.
James advises and serves on Boards of Directors of many diverse public and private corporations and organizations. Saskatchewan Business Magazine has recognized him as one of the most influential people in Saskatchewan.
James' practice includes civil litigation. As a litigator, he appears before all levels of Courts in Saskatchewan including the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench, Saskatchewan Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Canada and before numerous boards and administrative tribunals. He serves as a mediator and negotiator in various matters, including the resolution of contractual and commercial disputes.
James also practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate and development, tax law, trusts and estate planning.
James is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan.
Professional
ˇ Obtained Chartered Professional Director (C. Dir.) designation, 2011
ˇ Appointed Her Majesty the Queen's Counsel, 2008
ˇ Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar, 1995
Seminars & Presentations
ˇ Adjunct Professor of Law, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina, Saskatchewan
ˇ Author and regular presenter of in-house seminars to clients on "Corporate Governance and Directors and Officers Liability in Saskatchewan"
ˇ Numerous presentations and seminars to various clients, business groups and associations on Real Estate and Development, Privacy Laws and Policies and Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning throughout Saskatchewan
Memberships & Associations
ˇ Board of Directors SaskEnergy, Transgas, Many Islands Pipelines (Canada) Limited, Bayhurst Gas, Swan Valley Gas Corporation, Saskatchewan First Call Corporation, Nova Scotia Holdings, Mexican Holdings Ltd., Chilean Holdings Limitada
ˇ Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, Regina Regional Opportunities Commission
ˇ Board of Directors, Regina International Airport Authority
ˇ Past President, Regina Executive Club
ˇ Past President, Regina Bar Association
ˇ Member, Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association
ˇ Member, Law Society of Saskatchewan
ˇ Member, Estate Planning Council
ˇ Member, Business Law, Tax Law and Civil Litigation Branches, Canadian Bar Association
Community Involvement
ˇ Past Advisory Member, Resource Planning and Development Committee, United Way
ˇ Board of Directors, International Children's Festival (2000)
ˇ Past Board Member, Regina Community Loan Fund
ˇ Charter Board Member, Northern Lights Optimist Club