James D. Kondopulos
Canada Guide 2025
Band 3 : Employment & Labour
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About
Provided by James D. Kondopulos
Practice Areas
James is a founding member and partner* at Roper Greyell. He practises in all areas of employment and labour law and acts as a mediator in workplace law disputes.
James is known for providing practical, cost-effective and long-lasting solutions to difficult employment, labour and workplace challenges, including those related to wrongful or constructive dismissal actions, restrictive covenants, compensation disputes, disability and attendance management, and discipline and discharge in the unionized environment. He has represented employers and senior employees before all levels of court and a wide range of workplace-related administrative tribunals in British Columbia.
James is a strong advocate who provides capable representation and pragmatic advice. Respect, integrity and the utmost professionalism are at the core of his client-focused approach
James’ approach to all litigation, and employment litigation in particular, is based on care and compassion for his clients. He is dedicated to maintaining long-term relationships and will aggressively pursue the best interests of his clients. Using his skills as an articulate and dynamic speaker, James addresses complex issues in a way that is direct, nuanced and easy to understand.
He has served two terms as the Chair of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) Employment Law Section and as an Executive Member of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) National Labour and Employment Law Section. He has been a guest speaker for organizations including the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR BC & Yukon), the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) and Lancaster House. James is also the Co-Chair of the CLEBC Employment Law Conference and sits on the editorial board of LexisNexis’ Labour Notes newsletter.
James spends most of his time outside work with his wife and their three beautiful children. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE) and Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR BC & Yukon) and also a past member of the Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish British Columbia and Yukon.
*Law corporation
Career
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, 2002-2004; Greyell MacPhail, 2004-2006; Roper Greyell LLP, 2006-present; Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR); LL.B. and B.Comm. (Accounting) (With Honours), University of British Columbia.
Professional Memberships
Canadian Bar Association (CBA); Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Labour and Employment Law Section; Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) Employment, Labour and Human Rights Law Sections; Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE); Chartered Professionals in Human Resources BC & Yukon (CPHR BC & Yukon); The Advocates’ Society; Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association (HCLA); Planning committee, Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) Employment Law Conference; Editorial board, LexisNexis Canada Inc. Labour Notes newsletter.
Education
University of British Columbia
LL.B
University of British Columbia
B.Comm. (Accounting) (With Honours)
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
Awards
“Litigation Lawyer to Watch” – Lexpert’s Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada (US Guide – Litigation)
Lexpert’s Guide
2012
“Leading Lawyer Under 40” – Winner of Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 competition
Lexpert’s Rising Stars
2013
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers Global Business Edition, Employment and Labour Law
Best Lawyers
2020
Who’s Who Legal, Thought Leader: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2019
Who’s Who Legal, Thought Leader: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2020
Who’s Who Legal, Thought Leader: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2021
Who’s Who Legal, Thought Leader: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2023
Who’s Who Legal, Thought Leader: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2024
Who’s Who Legal, Global: Labour and Employment
Who’s Who Legal
2016
Who’s Who Legal, Global: Labour and Employment
Who’s Who Legal
2017
Who’s Who Legal, Global: Labour and Employment
Who’s Who Legal
2018
Who’s Who Legal, Global: Labour and Employment
Who’s Who Legal
2019
Who’s Who Legal, Global: Labour and Employment
Who’s Who Legal
2020
Who’s Who Legal, Global: Labour and Employment
Who’s Who Legal
2021
Who’s Who Legal, Global: Labour and Employment
Who’s Who Legal
2023
Who’s Who Legal, Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2016
Who’s Who Legal, Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2017
Who’s Who Legal, Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2018
Who’s Who Legal, Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2019
Who’s Who Legal, Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2020
Who’s Who Legal, Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2021
Who’s Who Legal, Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2022
Who’s Who Legal, Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal
2023
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2016
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2017
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2018
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2019
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2020
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2021
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2022
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2023
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employee”, “Employment Law – Employer”, “Labour Relations – Management”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”, “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2024
Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada
2021
Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada
2022
Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada
2023
Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada
2024
Lexology Client Choice Award, Labour & Employment – Canada: BC
Lexology
2022
Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer, independently rated lawyers
Thomson Reuters
2021
Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer, independently rated lawyers
Thomson Reuters
2022
TEC Impact Speaker, Recipient of TEC Canada top speaker award
TEC Canada
2020
Canadian HR Reporter 5-Star Employment Lawyer
Canadian HR Reporter
2023
Chambers Review
Canada
James Kondopulos is highly proficient in workplace disputes, frequently representing clients in human rights litigation and administrative tribunals. A Vancouver-based lawyer, he has appeared before all levels of the BC courts, including the Court of Appeal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled and has a deep commitment to client service. He is our lawyer of choice in the area of workplace law and our go-to without any question."
"Excellent relationship management, written communications and commercial/business acumen."
"James is my go-to guy for all things discipline and termination related. He has helped our team navigate complex termination files and settlement agreements."
"James is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled and has a deep commitment to client service. He is our lawyer of choice in the area of workplace law and our go-to without any question."
"Excellent relationship management, written communications and commercial/business acumen."
"James is my go-to guy for all things discipline and termination related. He has helped our team navigate complex termination files and settlement agreements."
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