Lawyer Profile
James C. Travers
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Overview
While the legal process is a complicated one, James simplifies it for his clients. By identifying the obstacles that stand in the way of what they want to accomplish, he develops and implements a solution that solves the problem at the least cost and with the least amount of side effects, while getting it done right the first time.
Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award recipient, 2015 Director & Secretary-Treasurer, Fathers of Confederation Building Trust, 2006 – 2017 Director, Confederation Centre of the Arts Foundation, 2010 – present Directory, Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island, 2011 – present Director, Stars for Life Foundation for Autism, 2004 – present Director, L.M. Montgomery Land Trust Inc. Past President, Rotary Club of Charlottetown Chancellor, Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island Member, Bertha Wilson Honour Society of the Schulich School of Law
King’s Counsel, 1998 Best Lawyers 2026 Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2024 Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2021 Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2019 Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2018 Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2017 Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2016 Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2014 Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2013 Banking and Finance “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers 2012 Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlottetown Best Lawyers, Banking and Finance Law, 2006, 2008 – 2026 Best Lawyers, Corporate Law, 2006, 2008 – 2026 Best Lawyers, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring, 2006, 2008 – 2026 Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, 2008 – 2026 Lexpert rating, Banking & Financial Institutions, 2008 – 2025 Lexpert rating, Corporate Commercial Law, 2008, 2011 – 2025 Lexpert rating, Property Development, 2008 – 2025 Lexpert rating, Corporate Finance & Securities, 2010 – 2022 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient, 2012 Martindale-Hubbell rating: BV Distinguished®
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1980 (PE); 1998 (PE)