James S. Ehmann, K.C.

James S. Ehmann, K.C.

Regina, SK recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Kanuka Thuringer LLP

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Awarded Practice Areas

Class Action Litigation Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law

Biography

Jim’s knowledge and expertise are focused on construction, insurance, energy and resources, professional liability, and civil disputes in business and other contexts, from a problem solving and litigation perspective.

He has experience before all levels of court in Saskatchewan, courts in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as before various administrative tribunals and regulatory bodies. He has also appeared before arbitral tribunals and served as an arbitrator and mediator.

He has testified as an expert witness in a number of civil cases, on the laws of Saskatchewan, and the standard of care applicable to lawyers.

He was admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1981 and appointed Q.C. in 2002.

Jim has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada as a leader in the areas of class action litigation, construction law, corporate and commercial litigation and insurance law and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading practitioner in the areas of Litigation – Commercial Insurance, Litigation – Corporate Commercial, Litigation – Directors’ & Officers’ Liability, and Professional Liability.

In 2008, Jim was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

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* Kanuka Thuringer LLP is a partnership of professional corporations.

Kanuka Thuringer LLP

10 Best Lawyers awards

Kanuka Thuringer LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Saskatchewan, Juris Doctor, graduated 1980

  • Saskatchewan, 1981

  • American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
  • Appointed Queen's Counsel 2002 -
  • Saskatchewan, 1981
  • American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
  • Appointed Queen's Counsel 2002 -
  • University of Saskatchewan, Juris Doctor, graduated 1980

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Class Action Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Corporate and Commercial Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Regina, Canada (2024)
  • Construction Law, Regina, Canada (2021)
  • Class Action Litigation, Regina, Canada (2020)
  • Construction Law, Regina, Canada (2019)
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Regina, Canada (2018)
  • Construction Law, Regina, Canada (2017)
  • Insurance Law, Regina, Canada (2016)
  • Insurance Law, Regina, Canada (2014)
  • Construction Law, Regina, Canada (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law

Additional Information

  • Papers, Lectures and Presentations
Numerous papers and presentations to industry and professional groups on topics including insurance litigation, Queen’s Bench Chambers practice, examinations for discovery, construction law, tendering law, expert witnesses and trial skills

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