“Discourage litigation.
Persuade your neighbours to
compromise whenever you can”

– Abraham Lincoln

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Mediation

Blessed is the peacemaker.

Arbitration

Act justly and love mercy. Walk humbly with your God.

Mediation/Arbitration

Forgive whatever grievance you may have against one another.

About
Turnbull
Resolutions

The Honourable James R. Turnbull, B.A., LLB., LLM, Q. Arb. was born and raised in Hamilton. He graduated from Westdale Secondary School and then obtained his B.A. from McMaster University. He obtained his LLB from Queen’s University. After being called to the Bar in 1973, he began practicing criminal and civil litigation in Hamilton. In 1978, he obtained his LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. In 1987, he was the president of the Hamilton Law Association (HLA) and was honoured in 1989 as the second recipient of the HLA’s Emelius Irving award for outstanding service to the Association.

Called to the Bar in 1973
Experience at work

48

YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE

1987

BECAME PRESIDENT OF THE
HAMILTON LAW ASSOCIATION

2005

APPOINTED TO THE ONTARIO
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE

2021

RETIRED FROM THE COURTS AND
BEGAN HIS PRIVATE PRACTICE

Corporate Disputes

Shareholder issues
Oppression remedies
Share valuations

Commercial Disputes

Contract interpretation
Assessment of damages
Insurance claims

Estate Disputes

Interpretation of wills
Validity of wills
Power of Attorney disputes
Asset valuation and distribution

Construction Disputes

Interpretation of agreements
Quantum meruit valuations
Damage assessments

Partnership Disputes

Partnership agreement interpretation
Valuation issues
Breakup remedies

Personal Injury
& Medical Malpractice

Liability issues
Causation issues
Damage assessments
Insurance coverage issues

Professional Liability Claims

Standard of care
Causation
Damage assessments

Employment Disputes

Just cause analysis
Contract interpretation
Mitigation
Damages assessment