James J Heelan
Canada Guide 2025
Band 4 : Healthcare: Contentious
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About
Provided by James J Heelan
Practice Areas
James Heelan has extensive experience in a broad range of litigation and regulatory matters. He has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the areas of corporate commercial litigation, employment law, medical negligence and professional liability by Lexpert and was named in Lexpert's Special Edition on Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers and in Lexpert's Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross Border Litigation Lawyers. Most recently, James has been named 2023 Edmonton Lawyer of the Year in Bet-the-Company Litigation by Best Lawyers.
His practice has a particular focus on corporate/commercial disputes, representation of financial institutions and investment advisors, employment matters, professional negligence and regulatory matters for a variety of professionals including accountants and lawyers with a particular emphasis on assisting physicians, and assistance to Public Office holders and officials in navigating election laws, conflicts of interest and ethics matters. In this regard, James has acted on matters before the Alberta Ethics Commissioner and Elections Alberta. He has also assisted Public Office holders in defamation matters.
Career
Admitted to the Alberta Bar, 1992
Chambers Review
Canada
Alberta-based James Heelan KC is held in high regard for his ability to represent physicians facing allegations of misconduct before the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. He has further experience handling medical negligence cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I found Mr Heelan a strong advocate for his clients."
"An outstanding attorney with a balanced approach, incredibly understanding and supportive of clients. He demonstrates a facility to elicit insightful details while providing reassurance and guidance."
"Extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of medico-legal concerns."
"James is amazing. His support is excellent. He is professional and thorough with my case and very accessible, and answered all my questions."
"I found Mr Heelan a strong advocate for his clients."
"An outstanding attorney with a balanced approach, incredibly understanding and supportive of clients. He demonstrates a facility to elicit insightful details while providing reassurance and guidance."
"Extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of medico-legal concerns."
"James is amazing. His support is excellent. He is professional and thorough with my case and very accessible, and answered all my questions."
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