Since joining Felesky Flynn LLP in 2001, and during his more than 9 years with the Department of Justice, James has appeared before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and provincial superior courts in both Ontario and Alberta. He currently divides his time between personal and corporate tax planning, and dispute resolution which includes negotiations with the Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Justice at all stages of an Income Tax Act, GST, or Employment Insurance Act/Canada Pension Plan dispute.

Professional History

• Joined Felesky Flynn LLP, July 2001
• Call to the Alberta bar, October 2000
• Department of Justice (Canada), Tax Law Services section, Toronto & Edmonton, 1992-2001
• Called to the Ontario bar, 1991

Educational History

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Western Ontario, 1989
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm), University of Alberta, 1986

Memberships and Associations

• Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Member, Law Society of Alberta
• Member, Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario)