James J Heelan

James Heelan is a leading lawyer in the areas of corporate commercial litigation, employment law, medical negligence and professional liability. Clients benefit from his extensive experience with all aspects of dispute resolution and turn to him as a trusted litigator and mediator.

James' practice has a particular focus on: Corporate commercial disputes; Representation of financial institutions and investment advisors;

Employment law; Professional negligence and regulatory matters with a particular emphasis on assisting physicians, accountants and lawyers; Alternative dispute resolution, including acting as a mediator; and Defamation matters.

James has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta and courts in several other provinces. He has also appeared before various arbitration panels, public inquiries and regulatory bodies, including the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, Securities Commissions, the Canadian Investment Industry Regulatory Organization (CIRO) and the Alberta Human Rights Commission.