James Alvarez

James is licensed to practice law in both Ontario and Alberta. He joined the Ontario bar in 2018 and the Alberta bar in 2022. He completed his articles and practiced with a tax boutique in Toronto before moving to another firm in Toronto where he managed their tax litigation practice. James represents taxpayers in various disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). He has addressed an extensive range of audits, employing a targeted approach that facilitates efficient resolution of assessments. When resolution is not achievable, James represents clients at hearings, having appeared before the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Alberta Court of Justice, and Alberta Court of King’s Bench. His litigation practice is centred on net worth analyses and other unreported income audits, in collaboration with our accounting staff.