James E. Davis

James Davis is an employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. His practice involves advising clients in both the private and public sectors on a variety of matters related to litigation, employment law and human rights.

James regularly represents clients before courts, tribunals, arbitrators and mediators. A thoughtful and effective advocate, James is practical and works with his clients to develop the most advantageous strategy for the issue at hand. In addition to his robust advocacy practice, James provides clients with strategic and thorough advice with respect to all matters that arise in the life cycle of the employment relationship. This includes employment contracts, terminations, frustration of contract, discipline, and human rights and accommodation. He is a creative problem-solver and he strives to understand the nuances of each workplace in order to provide legal advice that has been adapted to each client and situation.

James is a dedicated member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Student Committee and he regularly acts as a mentor to the firm’s articling students.

Outside of his busy practice, James is an avid runner, reality-TV watcher and (self-proclaimed) sommelier.