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James (Jamie) E. Merrigan, K.C.

James (Jamie) E. Merrigan, K.C.

Partner

Jamie’s practice includes corporate commercial law and civil litigation, including personal injury law. He has appeared before all levels of court in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and before the Supreme Court of Canada. He has served as an adjudicator for numerous administrative tribunals and has completed the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Income Tax Practice Course. Jamie is a Master and Taxing Officer of the Supreme Court.

When not practicing law, he spends time with family and friends, usually outdoors. He is an intensely competitive individual who coaches and competes in cross country skiing. He also believes in giving back to his community and has served as a Bencher of the Law Society and as a National Section Chair for the Canadian Bar Association.

Whether closing your business transaction or representing you in court, his broad experience and competitive drive ensure you will be well represented.

Education
• Memorial University of Newfoundland B.A. English / Math 1993
• University of Victoria L.L.B. 1996
• Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Income Tax Practice Course 2015

EMAIL
[email protected]

Legal Assistant:
Courtney Gallant

Career Highlights

1997

2000

2004-2010

2008-2011

2008-2014

2014

2015

Called to the British Columbia Bar

Admitted to Practice in Newfoundland and Labrador

Registered Trade Mark Agent

Canada Pension Plan Review Commissioner

Chief Adjudicator, Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission

Appointed Queen’s Counsel

Appointed Master of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador

Professional Volunteer Experience

2004-2007

2007-2017

2008-2011

2008

2013-2015

2015-2022

2015

2021-2022

2021-2022

Chair of the Constitutional and Human Rights Section, CBA – Newfoundland and Labrador Branch

Executive Member, various positions, Constitutional and Human Rights Section, CBA National

Advisor to the Institute and Journal of Parliamentary Law

Secretary of the Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Canadian Bar Association

Chair of the CBA National Constitutional and Human Rights Section

Member S.S. Daisy Committee (Legal History of Newfoundland and Labrador)

Invited to deliver the Edward Greenspan, Bernard Cohn Memorial Lecture in Criminal Law, University of Windsor

Member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Complaints Authorization Committee

Member of Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Insurance Committee

Community Volunteering

2000-2004, 2018-Present

2000-2009

2010-Present

2018-Present

2019

2020-Present

Executive Committee Member, Blow Me Down Ski Club

Jack Rabbit instructor, Blow Me Down Ski Club

Coach, Blow Me Down Cross Country Ski Team

Director of Junior Development – Cross Country Newfoundland and Labrador

Wax Technician, Team Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Games

Assistant Coach, Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Ski Team