JAMES JEFFCOTT

When resolving conflicts in family law, it’s not about winning or losing. It’s about doing what’s best for the whole family.

Jim’s practice is primarily focused on family law and general litigation matters. Jim takes a practical approach to resolving disputes and in assisting his clients in achieving their goals. No matter what area of law he is practicing in, Jim ensures that his clients’ interests are protected and that the best possible outcome is achieved. Jim is a trained mediator and can mediate most areas of dispute. He is often hired by people who want to rely upon his expertise and experience to allow them to resolve their issues in a non-adversarial forum.

Jim is a founding member and current President of the Collaborative Law Network (Collaborative Practice Ottawa), a group that promotes the collaborative process to assist families in resolving conflicts in a principled way for the benefit of the whole family. The principles of collaborative family law are used by Jim, when appropriate, in the other areas of his practice to successfully achieve negotiated resolutions to contentious matters, allowing his clients to avoid the costs and pitfalls of the litigation process.

Jim also provides assistance to his clients in the areas of real estate, business law and estate planning and administration.

Jim is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, and belongs to the Canadian Bar Association, the County of Carleton Law Association, and the International Corrections and Prisons Association for the Advancement of Professional Corrections. He can converse with clients and take instructions in the French language. Additionally, James is part of the firm’s management committee.

Direct Line:

(613) 768-5409 or
(613) 236-9442 Ext. 185

Assistant:

Nicole McStravick Ext. 121
nmcstravick@lmrlawyers.com

Real Estate Clerk:

Tracey Sadler ext. 139
tsadler@lmrlawyers.com

James practices in the following areas:

Family Law
Civil Litigation
Business Law
Wills and Estates
Real Estate

Little known fact: Jim was a contestant on the game show for students, “Reach for the Top,” representing his high school. His team lost– to the team that went on to win the national championship that year.