James J Heelan

James Heelan has extensive experience in a broad range of litigation and regulatory matters. He has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the areas of corporate commercial litigation, employment law, medical negligence and professional liability by Lexpert and was named in Lexpert's Special Edition on Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers and in Lexpert's Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross Border Litigation Lawyers. Most recently, James has been named 2023 Edmonton Lawyer of the Year in Bet-the-Company Litigation by Best Lawyers.

His practice has a particular focus on corporate/commercial disputes, representation of financial institutions and investment advisors, employment matters, professional negligence and regulatory matters for a variety of professionals including accountants and lawyers with a particular emphasis on assisting physicians, and assistance to Public Office holders and officials in navigating election laws, conflicts of interest and ethics matters. In this regard, James has acted on matters before the Alberta Ethics Commissioner and Elections Alberta. He has also assisted Public Office holders in defamation matters.