Atty. James L. Harris

Atty. James L. Harris

James L. Harris is a lawyer practicing securities, corporate, mining and 18 other areas of law.

Vancouver Vancouver 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Harris at a glance

James L. Harris is a formation, business, securities, civil rights, and energy attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Alberta (1979) and British Columbia (1985). Educated at University of Alberta (LL.B., 1977) and London School of Economics, England Graduate Diploma in Business Studies University of Calgary (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Harris is a lawyer practicing securities, corporate, mining and 18 other areas of law
  • James L. received a degree from London School of Economics, England, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James L. practices in Vancouver, BC

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

James L. Harris is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in British Columbia →

Civil Rights

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. Harris

Where is James L. Harris's law office located?
James L. Harris's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Harris handle?
James L. Harris focuses on formation, business, securities, civil rights, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has James L. Harris practiced law?
James L. Harris has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James L. Harris go to law school?
James L. Harris earned their education at (LL.B., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James L. Harris for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Alberta
- 1977
B.A.
London School of Economics, England Graduate Diploma in Business Studies University of Calgary
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 1979
British Columbia
Admitted: 1985

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