Definition : Lawyer

A professional, member of the Quebec Bar, consulted by a person to obtain legal advice and, in some cases, to represent and defend his interest before the Courts.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW! A syndicate of co-owners is required to be represented by a lawyer before the courts in contentious proceedings (with the exception of the Court of Québec - Small Claims Division).

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Me Alexandre Fournier, holder of a Bachelor's degree in law from the University of Montreal, primarily practices in the fields of civil and commercial litigation, insurance law, and condominium law. He is a member of the litigation and co-ownership law team at Dunton Rainville....

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Me Selma Sbeiti, lawyer

Me Selma Sbeiti stands out for her legal practice focused on real estate and co-ownership law, business law, and civil and commercial litigation. She holds a civil law degree (LL.B.) from the University of Montreal and is also an accredited mediator specialized in civil, commercial, and labor mediation....

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Me Alex Laplante, attorney

A graduate of Laval University’s Faculty of Law, Me Laplante was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2023 and joined the Dunton Rainville team the same year. During her studies, she honed her legal skills as a volunteer at her university's Legal Information Office. Before joining Dunton Rainville, she gained valuable…...

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Raphaëlle Levesque is an associate lawyer at the law and notary firm Dunton Rainville. A passionate lawyer with a natural inclination for litigation, she serves a diverse clientele from various backgrounds and regions. She has gained solid experience in negotiation, strategy, argumentation, and representation in court. Me Lévesque has developed…...

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