James Steele featured in January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine

James Steele is featured in the January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine. In it, James discusses the reasons why an up-to-date Power of Attorney is more important than ever. Read the article here.

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Awards and AccoladesJames Steele featured in January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine