Felesky Flynn LLP

Counsel 

Areas of Practice

Tax Planning

Audit &CRA Proposals

Corporate Tax Planning

Objections

Personal Tax Planning

Tax Litigations

Indirect Tax

Voluntary Disclosures

Tax Representation & Litigation

Criminal Tax Defence

James has been a member of Felesky Flynn since 2001.

He divides his time between tax planning and dispute resolution, including audit support, representation before the appeals division of the Canada Revenue Agency and advocacy before the courts.

James has appeared before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and provincial superior courts in both Ontario and Alberta as counsel for both individuals and corporations.

Previously, during his nine years spent at the Department of Justice, James appeared as counsel for the Canada Revenue Agency and developed a unique insight into the practices of both the CRA and the Department of Justice.

Outside the office, James plays trombone in a local rock/blues band. He satisfies his love of music and his support for that community as a director for the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society.

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, Canadian Bar AssociationMember, Canadian Tax FoundationDirector, Edmonton Jazz Festival SocietyPast Chair, CBA Tax Section Northern Alberta

Credentials

CounselCalled to the Alberta Bar, 2000Department of Justice (Canada), Tax Law Services section, 1992-2001Called to the Ontario Bar, 1991Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Western Ontario, 1989Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm), University of Alberta, 1986