K. John Fuller, CPA, CA, TEP, FEA > Felesky Flynn LLP > Edmonton, Canada > Lawyer Profile

Felesky Flynn LLP
2610, 10111 – 104 Avenue NW
T5J 0J4
Canada

Position

Managing Partner 

 

Areas of Practice

Tax Planning Objections
Corporate Tax Planning Tax Litigation
Personal Tax Planning Voluntary Disclosure
Estate Planning Farm Taxation
Audits & CRA Proposals

Career

With over 25 years of tax experience, John specializes in tax planning, estate planning and dispute resolution for private corporations and family farm organizations.

He holds his Bachelor of Laws, along with his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) and Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designations.

John lends his wealth of knowledge and specialized relational “soft” skills as a regular presenter at various tax related forums. He is recognized as a leading tax lawyer by Best Lawyers in Canada and made the short list of nominations of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2020 in the Changemaker category.

John grew up in Calgary, received his CPA, CA designation in 1995 and articled at an international accounting firm. In 1995, John moved to Grande Prairie, Alberta, where he practiced tax planning as an accountant for 10 years, advising clients in northern Alberta and BC.

In 2005, John moved to Edmonton to attend law school at the University of Alberta and joined Felesky Flynn in 2008.

John enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, kiteboarding, cycling, golfing and skiing. In the past, he was a private bush pilot.

Memberships

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta
Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan
Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Member, Family Enterprise Xchange (FEX)
Director, Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta
Director, Edmonton CPA Club

Education

Credentials

Family Enterprise Advisor designation, 2017
Trust and Estate Practitioner designation, 2016
Called to the Alberta Bar, 2009
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (with Distinction), University of Alberta, 2008
Chartered Accountant, 1995
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm), University of Calgary, 1991

Lawyer Rankings

Canada > Tax

Established over 40 years ago, well-known boutique Felesky Flynn LLP has grown into one of the largest dedicated tax firms in Canada. Particularly recognized for its specialist skill set in resource taxation — where it can leverage its two platforms in Alberta to support energy clients — it also stands out for its record in ‘butterfly’ spin-off transactions. Calgary-based partners Craig M. McDougall and Anthony Strawson co-head the national group together with Edmonton’s K. John Fuller; all handle a mix of tax planning and tax litigation, among other matters.