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Katie James is an associate lawyer with Purser Dooley Cockburn Smith LLP whose practice
focuses in the area of commercial litigation, with an emphasis on creditors’
rights and remedies, employment and construction law. Katie also conducts
legal research for the firm’s litigation lawyers and solicitors. In addition
Katie works with the solicitors in the firm on commercial, real estate
and estate matters.
Prior to Law school Katie attended York University and received a Bachelor of Arts
degree, double majoring in History and Anthropology. Katie graduated from the University
of Windsor, Faculty of Law and received an award for criminal advocacy.
Prior to joining Purser Dooley Cockburn Smith LLP, Katie practiced primarily criminal
law.
Katie has strong family roots in Barrie. She is excited to live and practice here
and takes an active role on various committees and boards within the Barrie community.Katie is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Barrie as well as a Board Member of Downtown Barrie and an Appointed Director for the Chamber of Commerce. Katie also sits on the Board of Directors for Talk is Free Theatre. In addition she also volunteers as a member of the Simcoe Law Association Library Committee. Katie has been an active member of the executive for the Ontario Bar Association Insolvency Section and is currently the Regional Coordinator and was a co-chair on a recent educational program held in Barrie. During her spare time, Katie enjoys reading, outdoor sports and skating.
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