About Melissa
Melissa James is a family lawyer based in Barrie, Ontario, with more than 15 years of professional experience advising, counselling, and consulting on family law matters. She has taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto and has contributed to matters before the Supreme Court of Canada, including Ahluwalia, as well as cases before the Ontario Court of Appeal. Her practice also includes alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration. James focuses on resolving family disputes with practical strategy and clear communication, aiming to reduce conflict and simplify the legal process for clients going through separation and other family transitions.
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Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Melissa James’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Ontario directory ↗