Atty. J. Scott Bodie

Atty. J. Scott Bodie

J. Scott Bodie is a lawyer practicing corporate commercial law, corporate finance, corporate tax and 5 other areas of law.

Calgary Calgary 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Scott Bodie at a glance

J. Scott Bodie is a Partner based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Bennett Jones LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Alberta (1992) and British Columbia (1994). Educated at Queen's University (B.A., 1988) and University of Alberta LL.B. 1991 Dean's List University of Alberta LL.B. University of British Columbia (—). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Scott Bodie is a lawyer practicing corporate commercial law, corporate finance, corporate tax and 5 other areas of law
  • J. Scott received a B.A. degree from Queen's University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • J. Scott practices at Bennett Jones LLP in Calgary, AB

Practice Areas Explained

J. Scott Bodie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Scott Bodie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

J. Scott Bodie is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Alberta →

Trusts

J. Scott Bodie is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alberta →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J. Scott Bodie is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

J. Scott Bodie is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alberta →

Mergers & Acquisitions

J. Scott Bodie is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Alberta →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alberta

Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Scott Bodie

Where is J. Scott Bodie's law office located?
J. Scott Bodie's law practice is located in Calgary, Alberta. The firm is Bennett Jones LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Scott Bodie handle?
J. Scott Bodie focuses on wills, trusts, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has J. Scott Bodie practiced law?
J. Scott Bodie has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did J. Scott Bodie go to law school?
J. Scott Bodie earned their education at (B.A., 1988); (—).
How can I contact J. Scott Bodie for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Queen's University
- 1988
University of Alberta LL.B. 1991 Dean's List University of Alberta LL.B. University of British Columbia
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 1992
British Columbia
Admitted: 1994

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