About Michael

Michael started out in commercial litigation before shifting his practice to municipal, land use planning and development law at a full-service Toronto firm. He advises both private and public sector clients throughout the development process, drafts and negotiates legal agreements, and represents clients before the Ontario Land Tribunal. He completed his law degree at the University of Ottawa and became a member of the Ontario bar in 2022. Before law school, Michael studied History and Criminology at Western University, earning his B.A. there.

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Ottawa

Listing compiled from public sources in August 2026. Confirm Michael James’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Ontario directory ↗