Atty. James D. Almas
James D. Almas is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, estate planning.
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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.
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- 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
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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 attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James D. Almas is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ontario →
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 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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