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Litigation skiing Calgary lawyer James Miles

Professional Background
Jim articled in Calgary and has been a partner of the firm since 1972. He has conducted a general practice with an emphasis on litigation and has appeared before all levels of the Alberta Courts. He successfully conducted the defense of a liability claim against a ski area in one of the longest civil jury trials in Alberta.

As well, Jim is experienced in the areas of corporate-commercial law and oversees the real estate department at Miles Davison LLP.

Although continuing a general practice, Jim's focus has increasingly shifted to the defense of ski areas and in the field of sport and adventure liability work.

Education
1965 University of Calgary, B.A. Political Science
1969 University of British Columbia, LL.B.
1970 Admitted to the Alberta Bar
1994 Appointed Queen's Counsel in the Province of Alberta

Professional and Community Experience
Member, Law Society of Alberta
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Calgary Petroleum Club
Member, Calgary Golf & Country Club
Member, Glencoe Club
President, Calgary Bar Association
Chairman, Alpine Canada Alpin
Chairman, Alberta Alpine
Lecturer, Legal Education Society of Alberta
Panelist, Canadian West Ski Areas Association on Risk Management
Panelist, Banff Mountain Film Festival "Whose Risk is it?"
Official with Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
Director, American Association of Ski Defense Attorneys
Director, Calgary Crime Stoppers Association
Director, Pheasants Forever
Recipient of Calgary Booster Club Athletic Leadership Award
Director, Theatre Calgary

Avocations
Jim enjoys skiing and hiking with family and friends in the magnificent rocky mountains near Calgary, chasing pheasants and ducks with his 2 Labrador retrievers, Skoki and Jessie.

“We are quick to understand the issues; and adept at finding solutions.”
James D. Miles, Q.C.
jdmiles@milesdavison.com
403.298.0386

 

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