Felesky Flynn LLP

Managing Partner 

Areas of Practice

Tax Planning Objections Corporate Tax Planning Tax Litigation Personal Tax Planning Voluntary Disclosure Estate Planning Farm Taxation Audits & CRA Proposals

With over 25 years of tax experience, John specializes in tax planning, estate planning and dispute resolution for private corporations and family farm organizations.

He holds his Bachelor of Laws, along with his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) and Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designations.

John lends his wealth of knowledge and specialized relational “soft” skills as a regular presenter at various tax related forums. He is recognized as a leading tax lawyer by Best Lawyers in Canada and made the short list of nominations of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2020 in the Changemaker category.

John grew up in Calgary, received his CPA, CA designation in 1995 and articled at an international accounting firm. In 1995, John moved to Grande Prairie, Alberta, where he practiced tax planning as an accountant for 10 years, advising clients in northern Alberta and BC.

In 2005, John moved to Edmonton to attend law school at the University of Alberta and joined Felesky Flynn in 2008.

John enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, kiteboarding, cycling, golfing and skiing. In the past, he was a private bush pilot.

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, Canadian Bar Association Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan Member, Canadian Tax Foundation Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Member, Family Enterprise Xchange (FEX) Director, Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta Director, Edmonton CPA Club

Credentials

Family Enterprise Advisor designation, 2017 Trust and Estate Practitioner designation, 2016 Called to the Alberta Bar, 2009 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (with Distinction), University of Alberta, 2008 Chartered Accountant, 1995 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm), University of Calgary, 1991