Atty. James W. Reid
James’ practice involves all aspects of corporate restructuring and insolvency law. He regularly advises clients in reorganizations pursuant to Canadian insolvency statutes, corporate arrangements, receiverships, bankruptcies, security reviews and enforcement proceedings.
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James W. Reid is a bankruptcy attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Alberta, Law Society of Alberta (2014). Educated at University of Calgary (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — ™ (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2023 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James’ practice involves all aspects of corporate restructuring and insolvency law
- He regularly advises clients in reorganizations pursuant to Canadian insolvency statutes, corporate arrangements, receiverships, bankruptcies, security reviews and enforcement proceedings
- He frequently represents debtor companies, secured and unsecured creditors, plan or proposal sponsors, purchasers and court officers in domestic and cross-border cases
- James strives to work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders, and other counsel to find practical, effective, and positive solutions to difficult insolvency situations
- James regularly appears at all levels of Court in Alberta
- He has also been to the Supreme Court of Canada, and frequently appears in the Superior Courts in Saskatchewan and British Columbia
- James is former president of the Insolvency Section of The Canadian Bar Association (Alberta South Chapter) and is currently the Communications Officer of the Insolvency Section of The Canadian Bar Association (National Chapter)
- During the oil and gas commodity price recession James worked on some of the country’s largest insolvency and restructuring files, including precedent setting cases, two of which went to the Supreme Court of Canada
- James has recently acted as lead debtor counsel in some of the largest restructuring filings in Western Canada
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Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta 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 Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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