Atty. James S. McRae
James S. McRae is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law.
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About James S. McRae at a glance
James S. McRae is a business attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Kornfeld LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (1990). Educated at University of Calgary (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. McRae is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law
- James S., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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