Robert John McCarthy Janes

TF: 1-888-687-8388 F: (437) 293-5367 Suite 1100, 65 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2M5

Robert Janes has been a litigator for over twenty years and has extensive experience in assisting First Nations, Aboriginal people and others with difficult problems needing sound strategic and legal advice. Robert’s approach is to find practical solutions where possible, while preparing to vigorously advance his client’s interests in court where necessary.

Robert’s focus is serving the needs of First Nations, Aboriginal organizations and individuals and assisting others who have difficult constitutional or public law issues. His work in these areas builds on a broad portfolio of litigation experience in the courts across Canada, including cases in British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Yukon and in the Federal Courts system. Robert has appeared for appellants and interveners in the Supreme Court of Canada.

Robert assists his clients in a wide diversity of cases including those respecting Aboriginal title and rights, consultation and accommodation, environmental law and the interpretation and application of the Indian Act to bands and individuals. Robert has also appeared in cases that have clarified the operation of British Columbia’s land title system, changed the way that prisoners are subjected to solitary confinement in Canada’s prison system and defended the rights of people and companies charged with various criminal and regulatory offences.

Robert takes pride in his ability and skill in advocating for his clients in court, but believes that he has a duty to first try to help clients find creative solutions outside of court if possible. Because of this Robert assists clients in working to find solutions through negotiations backed up with a well designed and executed litigation strategy. Robert advises clients involved in the British Columbia Treaty Process as well as in large regulatory processes (such as the LNG and oil sands environmental assessments and approval processes). Assisting clients in finding solutions outside of court is an important part of helping them be ready for court and to fully appreciate their options when making what may be some of the most difficult decisions in their lives.