James Kadavil

James W. Kadavil commands a wealth of experience in the legal arena, particularly through his role as an owner at Heritage Law Offices in Edmonton, Alberta. Taking the reins from Thomas F. Pontin, who retired after nearly four decades, Kadavil specializes in corporate and commercial law, real estate law, and wills and estates. His practice covers share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, joint ventures, and a variety of commercial transactions. Residential and commercial real estate matters, along with wills, probate, enduring powers of attorney, and personal directives, also fall within his domain.

Previously, Kadavil was a Regulatory Compliance Manager at ATB Financial from February 2015 to April 2016. Here, he dealt with over 150 legislations affecting the institution, offering support to business and agriculture units, ATB Investor Services, market risk, treasury, and stress testing departments. His role necessitated a thorough understanding of OSFI guidelines, ensuring ATB’s voluntary compliance with these regulations.

From November 2011 to February 2015, Kadavil served as a junior associate at Merchant Law Group LLP. He was part of a full-service firm with offices in major Canadian cities and New York. His work involved high-level transactions, including counseling a foreign national in a multi-million dollar share purchase of a Canadian chemical company. His litigation experience is extensive; he has represented two of Canada’s largest electronic retailers in civil suits nationwide, conducted trials in Alberta’s Provincial and superior courts, and participated in a significant class action carriage motion.

Kadavil's educational background includes a Master of Laws (LLM) in Business Law from York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, completed between 2013 and 2015, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Leicester, earned from 2008 to 2010. He is also an alumnus of the University of Alberta, where he completed his undergraduate studies.

James W. Kadavil's Professional Experience:

• Owner, Heritage Law Offices, April 2016 - Present

• Regulatory Compliance Manager, ATB Financial, February 2015 - April 2016

• Junior Associate, Merchant Law Group LLP, November 2011 - February 2015

In addition to his professional pursuits, Kadavil is active in his community. He serves as the Legal Director and Treasurer of a local Christian church and has delivered numerous lectures on various legal topics. Notably, he was a guest lecturer at Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Ontario, in 2013.

Kadavil's dedication to providing personalized service is evident in his firm’s focus areas. Heritage Law Offices prides itself on offering expert legal advice across a spectrum of practice areas, including real estate transactions, estate planning, family law, corporate law, civil litigation, and commercial law. The firm's commitment to client satisfaction is underscored by their experienced and friendly staff, strategic South Edmonton location, and ample free parking.

Kadavil remains engaged with his peers through professional memberships, notably with the Law Society of Alberta. Outside the office, he enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family, balancing his professional commitments with personal interests and community involvement.