James C. Yaskowich > Felesky Flynn LLP > Edmonton, Canada > Lawyer Profile

James C. Yaskowich

Position

Counsel 

Areas of Practice

Tax Planning	Audit &CRA Proposals
Corporate Tax Planning	Objections
Personal Tax Planning	Tax Litigations
Indirect Tax	Voluntary Disclosures
Tax Representation & Litigation	Criminal Tax Defence

Career

James has been a member of Felesky Flynn since 2001.

He divides his time between tax planning and dispute resolution, including audit support, representation before the appeals division of the Canada Revenue Agency and advocacy before the courts.

James has appeared before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and provincial superior courts in both Ontario and Alberta as counsel for both individuals and corporations.

Previously, during his nine years spent at the Department of Justice, James appeared as counsel for the Canada Revenue Agency and developed a unique insight into the practices of both the CRA and the Department of Justice.

Outside the office, James plays trombone in a local rock/blues band. He satisfies his love of music and his support for that community as a director for the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society.

Memberships

Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
Director, Edmonton Jazz Festival Society
Past Chair, CBA Tax Section Northern Alberta

Education

Counsel
Called to the Alberta Bar, 2000
Department of Justice (Canada), Tax Law Services section, 1992-2001
Called to the Ontario Bar, 1991
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Western Ontario, 1989
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm), University of Alberta, 1986