Atty. James D. Almas

Atty. James D. Almas

James D. Almas is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, estate planning.

St. Catharines St. Catharines 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James D. Almas at a glance

James D. Almas is a family law, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in St. Catharines, Ontario. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1992). Educated at University of Windsor (LL.B., 1990) and Brock University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in St. Catharines, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James D. Almas is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, estate planning
  • James D. received a B.A. degree from Brock University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James D. practices in St. Catharines, ON

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Almas's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James D. Almas is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ontario →

Civil Litigation

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

James D. Almas 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 St. Catharines 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 D. Almas

Where is James D. Almas's law office located?
James D. Almas's law practice is located in St. Catharines, Ontario. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Almas handle?
James D. Almas focuses on family law, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has James D. Almas practiced law?
James D. Almas has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James D. Almas go to law school?
James D. Almas earned their education at (LL.B., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact James D. Almas for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Windsor
- 1990
B.A.
Brock University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1992

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