Atty. James R. Elder

Atty. James R. Elder

James R. Elder is a lawyer practicing business and corporate commercial, public company mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities and 2 other areas of law.

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Profile Summary

About James R. Elder at a Glance

James R. Elder is a Partner, practicing at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1987). Educated at Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (In, 1989) and University of Western Ontario (LL.B., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed.

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About James R. Elder

  • James R. Elder is a lawyer practicing business and corporate commercial, public company mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities and 2 other areas of law
  • James R. received a degree from Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1989, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James R. practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, ON

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Elder's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Elder handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Common Questions About James R. Elder

What practice areas does James R. Elder handle?
James R. Elder focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has James R. Elder practiced law?
James R. Elder has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James R. Elder go to law school?
James R. Elder earned their education at (In, 1989); (LL.B., 1985).
How can I contact James R. Elder for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James R. Elder received?
James R. Elder's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Professional Profile

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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James R. Elder's practice in the field of business and m&a.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

James R. Elder brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering business and m&a, James R. Elder can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

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Education & Law School Background

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Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
- 1989
LL.B.
University of Western Ontario
- 1985

Awards & Professional Honors

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Ontario
Admitted: 1987

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