James Steele Joins Robertson Stromberg LLP Partnership

Congratulations to James Steele who became Robertson Stromberg’s newest partner on January 1, 2023. James joined Robertson Stromberg as an articling student and, since his call to the bar in 2015, has been an important member of the litigation department.

James has distinguished himself as a leading practitioner in estate litigation. James has successfully represented clients in dozens of estate disputes, having appeared successfully in every level of Saskatchewan court. He has also successfully presented written submissions to the Supreme Court of Canada. James publishes a blog on Saskatchewan estate law at skestatelaw.ca

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