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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James Steele Joins Robertson Stromberg LLP Partnership

Related News and Articles

National Volunteer Week 2022: Highlighting Robertson Stromberg’s Community Partnerships

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Campbell v. Cooper, 2017 Carswell Sask 334, 2017 SKCA 55

James Steele presents to STEP Canada

Gary D. Young celebrates 50 years with the Law Society of Saskatchewan

James Steele featured in January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine

Estate Litigation Update: Poole v Dailey, 2020 SKQB 226

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Hayes v Swift, 2021 SKQB 132

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Whelan v Chaszewski, 2021 SKQB 286

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Vance (Re), 2021 SKQB 320

James Steele featured in Winter 2021 Edition of Bar Notes

Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C., Elected to Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan

Robertson Stromberg named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2022