Professional Biography
I am Tim J. Harmar, Founder and Principal Lawyer at NorthernEdge Legal Solutions. With an extensive academic and professional background—including a BA (Hons), JD, MBA, two LLM degrees, and a Master of Engineering—I bring a unique combination of legal expertise and technical knowledge to serve clients throughout Northern Ontario.
Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for innovative problem-solving, persuasive advocacy, and a commitment to excellence. My experience ranges from high-profile litigation cases to complex business transactions and cutting-edge technology law matters. This diverse background allows me to approach legal challenges with a multidisciplinary perspective.
At NorthernEdge Legal Solutions, I provide all legal services personally, ensuring that every client benefits from my direct involvement and a highly personalized approach. I believe in building long-term relationships with my clients based on trust, reliability, and delivering consistent results.
Areas of Practice
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Business Law & Corporate Governance
Providing strategic guidance on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial transactions.
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Technology Law & Cybersecurity
Offering expert legal counsel on technology transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity risk management, and regulatory compliance in the digital sphere.
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Intellectual Property
Protecting client innovations through strategic IP management including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets protection.
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Civil Litigation
Representing clients in complex civil disputes with a focus on strategic resolution and risk management approaches.
Education
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Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Queen's University
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Master of Laws (LL.M.), Technology Law
Osgoode Hall Law School
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Master of Laws (LL.M.), Business Law
Osgoode Hall Law School
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Laurentian University
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Juris Doctor (JD)
University of Western Ontario
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Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons)
Western University
Professional Activities
- Professor, Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Member, Law Society of Ontario
- Member, Ontario Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
