Lawyer Profile
Jim R. Schmidt
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Jim’s practice focuses significantly on civil fraud and asset recovery. He has successfully acted on claims arising from Ponzi schemes, as well as cases relating to internal theft, secret commissions or kickbacks, cheque-kiting, mortgage fraud and conspiracy. Related to his work in these areas, Jim provides advice and counsel to organizations dealing with the engagement, retention, investigation or dismissal of senior employees and consultants.
Jim also acts for lenders, debtors and insolvency professionals in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings. He is currently an inspector in a complex bankruptcy arising from the failure of a purported investment opportunity.
Jim has also been recognized as a prominent investigation practitioner by the Global Investigations Review Top 100.
4500 Bankers Hall East855 2nd Street SWCalgary, AlbertaT2P 4K7 Canada403.298.3100403.265.7219
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1997 (BC)