Atty. James A. Woods Ad. E.

Atty. James A. Woods Ad. E.

James A. Woods , senior partner of the firm, practises in litigation and arbitration and pleads at all levels of federal and provincial courts in Ontario and Québec including the Supreme Court of Canada.

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About James A. Woods Ad. E. at a glance

James A. Woods Ad. E. is a adr and international attorney, practicing at Woods s.e.n.c.r.l.. Educated at McGill University (—, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Woods, senior partner of the firm, practises in litigation and arbitration and pleads at all levels of federal and provincial courts in Ontario and Québec including the Supreme Court of Canada
  • Once again, named by Lexpert® 2017 as one of the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada – Montreal, Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized by the Best Lawyers Directory since 2006 for his expertise in the fields of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability, Legal Malpractice Law and Securities Law and Best Lawyer of the Year in 2012 for the "Bet-the-Company Litigation in Montréal
  • Member of the Faculty of Law and lecturer in civil litigation at McGill University
  • Author of numerous articles and papers
  • Fellow of the ACTL, LCA, FDCC and CIA (London)
  • Member of the panel of arbitrators of the AAA, of the CBA, QBA, LSUC, LSBC, LSA, LSEW, ABA, IBA, LCIA, AAJ, CCAC, Diversity Law and Trial Law Institutes
  • Called to the Bars of Québec, 1976, Ontario, 1979, Alberta and BC, 2006, England & Wales, 2007, Barreau Paris, 2013 and discerned Advocatus Emeritus by Quebec Bar, 2013
  • Has acted as attorney or arbitrator either as President or Member of arbitration tribunals in commercial and international arbitrations, either ad hoc or ICC. https://woods.qc.ca/en/team/james-a-woods

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Woods Ad. E.'s Areas of Practice

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Frequently Asked

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What practice areas does James A. Woods Ad. E. handle?
James A. Woods Ad. E. focuses on adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
Where did James A. Woods Ad. E. go to law school?
James A. Woods Ad. E. earned their education at (—, 1974).
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What awards or recognition has James A. Woods Ad. E. received?
James A. Woods Ad. E.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation.

Education

McGill University
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Liability
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Director and Officer Liability Practice, Montréal (Canada)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law, Montréal (Canada)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law, Montréal (Canada)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Montréal (Canada)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Director and Officer Liability Practice, Montréal (Canada)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Alternative Dispute Resolution, Montréal (Canada)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Montréal (Canada)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Montréal (Canada)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Montréal (Canada)
- 2012

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