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.

Practice areas

Administrative & Regulatory LawCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm James Yardley’s licence and standing in the Law Society of British Columbia directory ↗