James "Jim" Bunting
About James Bunting
James Bunting is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2015. James Bunting is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Advertising and Marketing Law
- Class Action Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Defamation and Media Law
- Securities Law
- Sports Law
Current Firm: Tyr LLP
Education: University of Western Ontario, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Toronto, ON
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