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

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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

Career Highlights

1997 – Called to the British Columbia Bar

2000 – Admitted to Practice in Newfoundland and Labrador

2004-2010 – Registered Trademark Agent

2008-2011 – Canada Pension Plan Review Commissioner

2008-2014 – Chief Adjudicator, Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission

2014 – Appointed Queen’s Counsel

2015 – Appointed Master of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador

James (Jamie) E. Merrigan, K.C.
Legal Assistant:

Stacy MacDonald

Phone: 709-634-3136, Ext. 120

Email: smacdonald@poolealthouse.ca

Community Volunteering

2000-2004, 2018-Present – Executive Committee Member, Blow Me Down Ski Club

2000-2009 – Jack Rabbit instructor, Blow Me Down Ski Club

2010-Present – Coach, Blow Me Down Cross-Country Ski Team

2018-Present – Director of Junior Development – Cross Country Newfoundland and Labrador

2019 – Wax Technician, Team Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Games

2020-Present – Assistant Coach, Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Ski Team

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