About James
James Yardley is a partner at Lidstone & Company whose practice mainly involves litigation and dispute resolution, alongside broader advice on local government matters. Born and raised in Prince George, Yardley has practised law involving local governments since his call to the bar in both British Columbia and Alberta, appearing in numerous trials, appeals, petitions, mediations, and arbitrations on administrative law, judicial review, construction disputes, planning law, expropriation, bylaw enforcement, constitutional law, environmental law, contract disputes, insurance coverage disputes, election challenges, human rights complaints, property taxation disputes, and claims involving police forces. He has appeared before tribunals including the BC Utilities Commission, the National Energy Board, the Environmental Appeal Board of British Columbia, and the BC Human Rights Tribunal.
Education & credentials
- Law school
- University of Toronto
- Undergraduate
- University of British Columbia, BA Geography, 1982
- Other degrees
- MA, Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia, 1990
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