Associate

James Macfarlane

James joined Hull & Hull LLP as an articling student in 2022. He was called to the bar in 2023, and continued working with the firm as an associate.

Prior to joining Hull & Hull LLP, James earned a Juris Doctor from Queen’s University Faculty of Law.

While at Queen’s, James co-chaired the Environmental Law Club, organized interfaculty sporting events as his year’s Athletic Representative, and helped introduce new and prospective students to the school as an Orientation Week Leader and Student Ambassador.

James also holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major concentration in Urban Geography, and a Master of Science in Water Resources Management, both from McGill University.

In James’s spare time, he enjoys lifting weights, running, bicycling, cooking and watching films.

Career & Education

    Education
  • BA Urban Geography

    McGill University
  • MSc Water Resources Management

    McGill University
  • Juris Doctor

    Queen’s University

Publication & Teachings

Recent Posts
October 11, 2024 The Test for Setting Aside an Order on the Basis of Material Non-Disclosure

In Helmer Estate v. Gliddon, 2024 ONSC 4463 (CanLII), the defendant brought a motion to set aside an Order that ...

October 08, 2024 Recent Guidance from the ONSC on Will Interpretation and Trustee Removal

In La Calamita v. La Calamita, 2024 ONSC 4219 (CanLII), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a decision addressing ...

October 07, 2024 B.C. Court Varies Gender-Biased Will

In Lam v. Law Estate, 2024 BCSC 1561, the plaintiff sought to vary her mother’s Will pursuant to s. 60 of ...