Atty. James A. Hodgson

Atty. James A. Hodgson

James A. Hodgson is a lawyer practicing class actions, construction and engineering, corporate litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Toronto Toronto 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About James A. Hodgson at a glance

James A. Hodgson is a Senior Partner based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1972). Educated at Osgoode Hall - York University (LL.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A. Hodgson is a lawyer practicing class actions, construction and engineering, corporate litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • James A. has been licensed for 54 years
  • James A. practices at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Toronto, ON

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Hodgson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Hodgson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

James A. Hodgson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Ontario →

Product Liability

James A. Hodgson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ontario →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James A. Hodgson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ontario →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario 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 Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Hodgson

Where is James A. Hodgson's law office located?
James A. Hodgson's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Hodgson handle?
James A. Hodgson focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has James A. Hodgson practiced law?
James A. Hodgson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James A. Hodgson go to law school?
James A. Hodgson earned their education at (LL.B., 1970).
How can I contact James A. Hodgson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Hodgson received?
James A. Hodgson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall - York University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1972

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