A LAWYER

Farah Nantel-Hamud

After completing her internship at the Centre communautaire juridique de Montréal, Me Farah Nantel-Hamud has dedidacted her career to the practice of criminal and penal law. Having a keen interest in advocacy, she has had the opportunity to plead before various courts. She approaches each of her files with a personalized approach and devotes herself with rigor and passion to the defense of fundamental rights and freedoms. She places human relationships at the heart of her mandates and demonstrates empathy, listening and understanding towards her clients. A graduate of the University of Sherbrooke, she was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2016. She completed her studies in Paris at the University Panthéon-Assas and holds a certificate in French civil law. She also holds a certificate in European private law from the University of Salzburg in Austria.

Law Specialty

Constitutional Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French, Spanish

Regions

Montréal

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Franco Montesano

A law graduate from the Université de Montréal, Me Franco Montesano has been an attorney for over 30 years. His area of ​​expertise is criminal and penal law. Over the years, he had the opportunity to act before the courts on both sides: prosecution and defense. This experience, combined with his personality, allows him to approach a situation in a comprehensive, objective, and reasonable manner to help, reassure and advise those involved in a legal process.

As a Crown attorney at the Montreal office, he was a member of the specialized team dealing with sexual assault cases. On numerous occasions, thanks to his court experience and communication skills, he has held workshops on courtroom testimony for investigators of the Ministère du Travail de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, as well as for officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Since 2007, he also teaches law, as a lecturer, at the Cégep de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in the Business Administration Department.

In his spare time, Me Montesano contributes as a volunteer in the recording of digital books for the organization Vues & Voix.

Fanny Dagenais-Dion

Fanny Dagenais-Dion is involved in the organization Lawyers Without Borders Canada, at first as a voluntary legal advisor and more recently as a consultant, where she works on projects about sexual violence in Latin America. She is particularly interested in the fight against gender-based violence, on which she will soon write her master’s thesis. During her university career, she involved herself in many projects, among other things as a board member of the UQAM Legal Clinic. Before being admitted to the Quebec Bar, Fanny also worked in refugee law as an audience advisor for the Intelligence and Enforcement division of the Canada Border Services Agency.

Daniel Crespo Villarreal

Me Daniel Crespo Villarreal has been a member of the Barreau du Québec since 2016. In addition to a long experience in academic field, he has worked in human rights and has been involved in several social and community projects and organisations. He is a founding member of a socially oriented firm covering various areas of law. He currently focuses his practice in civil law (civil and professional liability), labor law and housing law. He also acts as a lecturer in the latter subject at UQÀM.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Housing Law, Labor Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French, Spanish

Regions

Montréal

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Francis Paradis

Me Francis Paradis graduated in law from Laval University in 2013 and was called to the Quebec Bar in 2015. Since January 2018, Me Francis Paradis is a partner of the firm BTLP Avocats Inc. which took over from the firm Lemieux Parent Théberge, lawyers sn.

Being passionate about everything related to the legal field, Me Paradis has a very wide field of practice and he works in various spheres of law. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, criminal and penal law, family law and labor law. Me Paradis carries out many cases each month and he is constantly on the front line before the courts as part of his practice. Me Paradis is also a criminal and penal prosecuting attorney for the Municipal Court of La Pocatière.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Family Law, Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Chaudière-Appalaches

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Montmagny to Rivière-du-loup

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Magali Durig

After having worked for several years in public bodies as a lawyer specializing in labor law, but also as a training coordinator and as a person in charge of handling complaints of sexual violence, Magali Durig founded Cabinet Maât.

Determined to contribute to a fair and equitable society for all women, she is involved with organizations such as Éducaloi where, among other activities, she leads legal workshops for high school students.

Magali Durig focuses her practice on collaboration, respect and quality services.

Law Specialty

Immigration Law, Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Montréal, Outaouais

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Elena Dimitrova

Me Elena Dimitrova gratuated from the University of Montreal Faculty of Law in 2015. During her studies,  she was greatly involved in voluntary work with various community organizations, particularly in the area of sexual violence. She also completed an internship with the Government of Quebec in  construction law. Me Elena Dimitrova speaks four languages fluently. She assists her clients in various areas of civil law such as family law, housing law and civil liability. Comitted, conscientious and dedicated, Me Dimitrova is deeply committed to all of her files.  It is with empathy and seriousness that she approaches her practice by encouraging negotiation and mediation between the parties at all times in order to promote the amicable settlement of disputes.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Family Law, Housing Law

Spoken languages

Bulgare, English, French, Spanish

Regions

Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, Longueuil, (all of the province of Québec over the phone)

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Sandra Villeneuve

Please note that this lawyer only offers legal services in French.

Cynthia Lynch

Esq. Cynthia Lynch has been a member of the Outaouais Bar since 2014. She is a graduate of the Université de Sherbrooke. She is the eldest of six children born to the same parents. Following the tragic death of her brother in 2018, she developed a love for others and a desire to help them through life’s trials. She is currently undergoing training to understand and treat emotional wounds. This path allows her to develop a very human side as well as maintain her passion for her work.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Taxation Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Outaouais

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Gatineau, Hull

Julia Garzon

Esq. Garzon holds a Bachelor of Civil Law and a Bachelor of Common Law from McGill University and was called to the bar in 2002. She has thirteen years of experience as a lawyer specializing in health, personal and medical liability law. She has had the opportunity to represent many victims of derogatory acts and behaviours in the context of therapeutic, work or other relationships. She has also assisted several victims of harassment. She acts as a speaker at continuing education activities for health professionals, lawyers and before audiences of advocacy organizations and the general public.

Law Specialty

Health Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, North Shore, South Shore, All of Quebec by phone or videoconference!

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Mark Phillips

Mark Phillips has represented people who have experienced harassment and revenge porn in files before the labour commission (CNESST) and Superior Court, respectively. He has advised people about their risk of being sued for defamation when they publicly name an assaulter. He also practices in privacy and access to information law. He has experience in files connected to the not-for-profit and university contexts. He has been involved in anti-oppression, union, queer and anti-colonial organizing for many years. He practices law in Montreal but divides his time between Montreal and Toronto.

Eric Ouellet

Éric Ouellet is a lawyer, investigator and accredited mediator in dispute prevention and resolution. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling with a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational and Vocational Guidance and a Master’s Degree in Dispute Prevention and Resolution. Esq. Ouellet’s expertise in labour law and particularly in the area of psychological and sexual harassment comes from a career of more than twenty years as a judge at the Tribunal administratif du travail (Labour Administrative Tribunal) in Montréal. Previously,he was Vice-President of the Syndicat de professionnelles et professionnels du gouvernement du Québec and rehabilitation counsellor at the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité au travail in Gaspésie and Saguenay Lac St-Jean.

Please note that this lawyer only offers legal services in French.

Béatrice Lemay

Law Specialty

Criminal and Penal Law, Immigration Law, Prison Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Montréal

Wolfgang Mercier Giguère

Possédant plus de 10 ans d’expérience à titre d’avocat plaideur dans différentes causes impliquant malheureusement la violence sous toutes ses formes. Que ce soit en droit civil, criminel, en protection de la jeunesse ou familial, Me Mercier-Giguère axe sa pratique sur les solutions possibles. Impliqué dans divers organismes (notamment à titre de Vice-Président de la Maison de la famille Nouvelle-Beauce), Me Mercier-Giguère est entouré de professionnels qui peuvent également aider ses client.e.s. À l’écoute de ses client.e.s, il vous conseillera et donnera l’heure juste avec compassion et attention.

Isabelle Gilles

Isabelle Gilles is a human rights lawyer. She works on issues of women’s rights and other vulnerable groups, such as Indigenous communities. In particular, her team advises companies wishing to conduct their activities while recognizing the rights of local communities and their employees. In the past, Isabelle has worked, among others, for the Commission of Inquiry on the Construction Industry, for the Youth Protection Directorate and for the Montréal Legal Aid, Youth and Criminal and Penal sections. Isabelle lived for some time in Costa Rica and Ecuador.

Ioanna Lianis

Mtre Lianis holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal and is a member of the Quebec Bar since 2007. She has been practicing criminal and penal law for over 10 years. Mtre Lianis is a member of the Association de la défense de Montréal, Laval et Longueuil (AADM) and its ad hoc committee on sexual violence. She is also a member of the Association québécoise des avocats et avocates de la défense (AQAAD).

She also practices as an accredited family mediator. She is also a member of the Association des médiateurs familiaux du Québec (AMFQ) and its advertising and public relations committee.

Very involved in her community, Mtre Lianis has served on the boards and various committees of non-profit organizations. She has also worked as a columnist for Droit-Inc.com and as a volunteer jurist for Éducaloi. Mtre Lianis also participated in the documentary series “Infractions” broadcast on the MOI ET CIE and TVA networks, which provides a better understanding of the role of defence counsel, the reality experienced by people accused of criminal offences and the judicial process.

Law Specialty

Criminal and Penal Law, Family Mediation

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Montérégie

Kathy Simard

Kathy Simard is a skilled negotiator and advocate for her clients, no matter what issues they face. After completing studies in journalism and international studies, Kathy graduated from the Faculty of Law of Laval University.

Since her call to the bar in 2013, she has practiced criminal law. Her attentive listening and her legal reflexes will undoubtedly be assets which will reassure you and guide you throughout your collaboration.

Law Specialty

Criminal and Penal Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Laurentides, Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Ann Shaw

Ann studied law at the Université de Montréal and began to develop her expertise in tax litigation by working for the Minister of Justice for 5 years. In 2006, she went out on her own and now concentrates on family law and estates. Ann first worked with Juripop teaching the fundamentals of criminal law to students in order to prepare them for a mock criminal trial in the “Concours de plaidorie”. Ann enjoys being active in the community.

Marie-Alice D’Aoust

Marie-Alice D’Aoust is a lawyer practicing in Aboriginal law. She is notably involved in class actions for institutional abuse of Aboriginal persons. She is also involved in specific claims files and civil and administrative litigation. Empathetic and sensitive, she is dedicated to a trauma-informed approach to advocacy.
 
Maître D’Aoust also greatly values community involvement. She has volunteered at a variety of human rights organisations in Québec and abroad and is involved in food security community organisations.

Leslie-Anne Wood

Leslie-Anne acts as legal counsel with the federal government, where her experience has included working on cases of sexual violence. Leslie-Anne has also worked in private practice where she acted as lead counsel in a civil suit for sexual assault. Leslie-Anne listens with openness and without judgment. She adapts to the client, who is unique, and limits assumptions as much as possible. She aims for the highest levels of professionalism and quality in the legal services she provides.

Jessica Proulx

Me Jessica Proulx is a member of the bar since 2018. Having at heart the defense of workers and the promotion of a healthy and violence-free workplace, she completed her internship at the International Labour Organization. She then worked as a lawyer in the labour movement defending people with psychological and physical injuries. Jessica Proulx has also worked with refugees by providing them with support before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Favoring a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, Ms. Proulx is known for her listening skills, her empathy and her professionalism.

Antoinette Stuart

A double graduate, Me Stuart holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Sherbrooke as well as bachelor’s degree in psychology from McGill University. Combining her studies in law and psychology, Me Stuart has developed a particular interest in criminal and carceral law. In addition, Me Stuart sat on the Board of Directors of an organization specializing in intervention in sexual delinquency. Me Stuart is used to providing support in long-term cases, with people in psychosocial crisis. Me Stuart will always offer great listening by ensuring that you feel accompanied throughout the process.

Diane Trudeau

Esq. Diane Trudeau is a senior counsel specializing in criminal and penal law who has been a member of the Legal Services Commission’s Legal Advisory and Litigation Department for thirty-one years. She has coordinated and participated in several committees aimed at protecting the rights of vulnerable persons and victims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse. She is a firm believer in the intrinsic power of the human being to heal and overcome the consequences and aftermath of abuse. She considers that a fair attitude, marked by compassion, listening and caring, is essential on the part of the various stakeholders in the justice system in order to accompany and support victims.

Jade Fortin

Please note that this lawyer only offers legal services in French.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Housing Law, Labor Law, Real Estate Law

Spoken languages

French

Regions

Montréal

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Maxwell Silverman

As a member of the National Victims of Crime Bar Association (of the United States) and an active member of its Child Sexual Abuse subsection, Max works with many survivors of abuse and assault to seek justice in the civil courts. Max practices trauma-informed legal representation and believes in putting survivors’ perspectives, comfort levels and needs above all else in this domain of law. While money cannot undo what happened to you, an economic award from a court can be the first of many steps of recovering from the abuse endured in helping to undo the very real damages suffered by the abuse.

Me Maxwell Silverman accepts to receive animals at his office.

Sophie Estienne

With her ability to adapt, as evidenced by her bicultural experience in France and Quebec, Sophie is a testament to her willingness to play a role in the defence of human rights: an internship at the Court of Quebec, a collaboration with the Red Cross and a job with the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission). Sophie is also always committed to social involvement, whether it be with an organization helping women in prostitution (popularization of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act and the Youth Protection Act), or through various committees of the Young Bar of Montréal, including the Pro Bono Legal Services Committee.

Jérémie Côté-Jones

A graduate in Law from the Université de Montréal, Esq. Côté-Jones specializes in employment law and administrative law. After articling at the Commission des normes du travail, he moved to Ménard Milliard avocats to pursue his practice in the field of labour relations. His studies in psychology and his experience with community organizations have given him a keen interest in fundamental rights and psychological harassment. He is devoted to social causes and is involved in the community.

His level in Spanish is intermediate.

Law Specialty

Administrative Law, Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French, Spanish

Regions

Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Mauricie, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

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Quebec City, eastern Quebec (Saguenay, Charlevoix, Chaudières-Appalaches, Mauricie)

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Amélie Jean

Esq. Jean, who is originally from the Outaouais region, completed her Law Degree at the Université de Sherbrooke and was called to the Quebec Bar in December 2015. She also holds a Graduate Degree in Common Law and Transnational Law (Juris Doctor). She then joined the firm of Noël et Associés as an articling student and has been practicing there ever since, mainly in civil law, human rights law and labour law, specifically in the area of investigations for misconduct and harassment in the workplace. She is a hard-working, reliable and attentive person and these qualities are certainly assets in her practice and in her relations with clients.

David Vachon-Roseberry

Me David Vachon-Roseberry graduated from Laval University with specializations in criminal law, fundamental rights and freedoms and labor law. He is a generalist. After the Bar, he first worked in the police affairs of the Ministry of Public Security. He was then sworn as a lawyer and listed as a member of the Québec Bar in 2013 after his internship with the  Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions. Subsequently, the call of nature sent him to the far North of Quebec, where, based in Kuujjuaq he traveled frequently in the Inuit communities of Nunavik, especially to adress files related to hunting and fishing, housing, construction and intergovernmental relations. He brought his expertise to the Kativik Municipal Housing Office, then to Makivik where he also offered free legal advice to the Inuit of Nunavik. Three years later, Me Vachon-Roseberry came back to Quebec city, hi hometown to continue his graduate studies in law at Laval University and to work on his own, as wll as for the Fondation de la Faune (still at this day). Since May 2018, he has worked for the Cree Nation of Mistissini in may areas of the law, being the only lawyer in a village of just under 4,000 residents and located in the James Bay territory, where he pursues his passion for the outdoors.

Law Specialty

Aboriginal Law, Administrative Law, Business Law, Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Governance, Housing Law, Inheritance Law, Labor Law, Real Estate Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Nord-du-Québec

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James Bay

Maria Giustina Corsi

With a Bachelor’s Degree from Concordia University and UQAM, Esq. Maria Giustina Corsi has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 1990. Before pursuing a career with the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP), she practiced in commercial, banking, business and tax law. Described as a woman of decision, she has acquired more than thirty years of experience at the DPCP in Montréal and has developed solid expertise as a litigator, particularly in cases dealing with domestic violence, sexual abuse with specialization in disabled, hearing impaired, minor and vulnerable victims, abuse, child abduction, economic crimes with specialization in vulnerable persons. Elected member of the Board of Directors of the Barreau du Québec since 2017 for the Montréal region, she is currently completing her second and final mandate. Appointed by the Minister of Education to TELUQ’s Board of Directors, she is also involved as an advisory member on various committees and organizations in the legal and community communities. Determined to assert the rights of victims, her empathy, good judgment and a touch of humor have earned her the greatest respect from the legal community and the judiciary. A seasoned speaker, she is also a mentor at the DPCP, Concordia University (Jurists in Residence), UQAM, Dawson College and various elementary and secondary schools.

Louise Gauthier

Over the course of her practice, Louise Gauthier has developed a sought-after and recognized expertise in commercial and corporate law. Her in-depth understanding of the issues in this field, coupled with her natural ability to listen, allows her to advise her clients with maturity and competence. Dedicated and available, she likes to make a difference in the lives of the people she advises by answering all their questions. Louise has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA). Her particular interest in human resources has led her to develop an expertise in labour law. She is also interested in various issues relating to psychological harassment, employer management rights and pay equity.

Julie Bélisle

Esq. Julie Bélisle holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master’s Degree in Health Law and Policy from the Université de Sherbrooke. In the course of her studies, she was the recipient of several awards and scholarships. Interested in the human and sociable side of life, Esq. Bélisle has been working in health law since the beginning of her practice as a lawyer. She is also driven by a desire to promote access to justice. Esq. Bélisle is also a lecturer at the Université de Montréal, where she shares her passion for health law.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Health Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal (Rive-Nord, Rive-Sud), Tout le Québec (par visioconférence)

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Charlotte Luel

Me Charlotte Luel is specialized in criminal and penal law, practicing mainly in the Quebec district. After joining the Paris Bar, Me Luel joined the Qubec Bar and joined the firm Poupart Touma et Associés before founding his own firm. In recent years, Mr. Luel has notably worked in cases of economic crimes, jury murders, impaired driving, drug trafficking, crimes against the person and violations of the Highway Safety Code. She is a member of the board of directors of the Innocence Quebec Project and is involved, as a volunteer lawyer, in the Montreal Women’s Center. Me Luel practices the profession with rigor and will be able to accompany you, with conviction and professionalism, throughout the legal proceedings.

Law Specialty

Criminal and Penal Law

Spoken languages

French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, Longueuil and Laval

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Cécile Simon

Passionate about social justice, Me Simon started her career in France in a probation service. There she accompanied victims of domestic violence and young offenders. Upon her arrival in Quebec, Me Simon worked in the social and professional accompaniment of immigrants. She is involved as a volunteer in advocacy and social justice organizations. Me Simon completed her internship in an immigration law firm where she worked on asylum and humanitarian considerations mandates. Recognized for her dynamism and her ability to listen and empathize, Me Simon foster a collaborative approach with her clients.

Martin DeBellefeuille

A young, dynamic and attentive lawyer, Martin specializes his practice in labour law in the protection of workers’ rights. Having several active files in psychological and sexual harassment in the workplace, disciplinary sanctions, health and safety and dismissal, Martin always seeks to obtain the best possible settlement to protect workers. Empathetic, understanding and trustworthy, Martin will be able to find the ideal solution to your situation and guide you through the entire process of assistance, complaints, possible recourses, settlement of your file and obtaining the compensation owed to you.

Rainbow Miller

Beginning her career as a lawyer in 2006 with the Attorney General of Quebec, Esq. Rainbow Miller subsequently worked in the field of labor law within the human resources department of a CSSS where she worked more specifically on elder abuse issues. She subsequently worked in the area of refugee representation before the IRB.

Since 2010, she has been representing primarily First Nations people. She has accumulated many years of experience in representing victims of sexual abuse, accompanying many residential school survivors in their private P.E.I. hearings. To do so, she regularly traveled to Aboriginal communities to meet with her clients or represent them at their hearings.

In particular, she acted as counsel for the Quebec Native Women’s Association (QNW) before the Commission of Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Native Women (MMIWG) and before the Val-d’Or “Commission Viens” which were set up following tragic events of multiple abuse and disappearances of Aboriginal women. She is currently working with the Quebec Native Women’s Association (QNW) where she performs the duties of Justice and Public Security Coordinator. As part of her mandate, she works closely on the issue of sexual exploitation of Aboriginal girls and human trafficking, the needs of Aboriginal women in matters of family law and domestic violence. She also accompanied QNW President Viviane Michel when QNW appeared before the Committee of Experts on the Accompaniment of Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in Quebec.

Her level of Spanish is basic.

Geneviève Charland-Arcand

A graduate of the University of Montreal and admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2013, Me Geneviève Charland-Arcand seized the opportunity to work in Nunavik in 2014 where she was able to appreciate cultural differences and the need for individualized support with regards to legal issues. Dedicated to social justice, particularly in the field of labour law, she cares deeply about everyone’s situation and has a profound understanding of local issues. She also participated in the organization of transient legal clinics in several Inuit communities to help improve access to justice in northern Quebec.

William Desrochers

Admis au Barreau du Québec en 2012, Me William Desrochers est un avocat polyvalent qui exerce principalement en litige civil et familial, en plus d’être médiateur familial accrédité. Depuis 2018, Me Desrochers enseigne le droit des contrats, la responsabilité civile et le droit familial, tantôt à l’Université d’Ottawa, tantôt à l’École du Barreau. Il est un membre impliqué dans sa communauté, que ce soit en faisant du bénévolat ou en siégeant au sein de conseils d’administration ou de comités, et il valorise le travail pro bono, offrant régulièrement des services juridiques gratuitement dans l’intérêt public.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Family Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Outaouais

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Outaouais (Gatineau)

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Isabelle Briand

Esq. Briand worked as a criminal prosecutor for fifteen years, including ten years working with people who have experienced sexual crimes. She was Deputy Chief Prosecutor, then Chief Prosecutor of the Office of Corruption and Malfeasance, and then joined the firms Lavery Debilly and Roy Bélanger as associate defence counsel. She has been self-employed for the past year. She has been involved in various activities of the Quebec Bar, notably as a teacher for the École du Barreau and more recently on the Professional Training Committee.

Law Specialty

Criminal and Penal Law, Disciplinary and Professional Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Laval, Montréal

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Myriam Bohémier

Specialised in Labour and Employment Law, Administrative and Civil Law, Mediation and Forensic (CNESST, RRQ, disability insurance, etc), Me Bohémier assists and represents victims of harrassement since 20 years. She is also familiar with Mobbing, a form of harassment where the victim becomes the scape goat. She also take care of files regarding harassment from institutions like professional associations, organisations, businesses and government. Finally, she represents victims against their unions.

She is open and empathetic. She receives people without judgment. She helps them see the process of harassment. She is dedicated to support victims in their actions.

Me Myriam Bohémier accepts to receive animals at her office.

Andrée-Anne Perreault-Girard

Andrée-Anne Perreault-Girard is a lawyer practicing in a shelter for abused women and children. On a daily basis, she offers information and legal advice, as well as accompaniment before legal and judicial bodies, and during meetings with authorities and youth protection workers. Previously, she worked for various community legal centers (legal aid), mainly in youth law and criminal law, subsidiarily in family law. Finally, she has also carried out mandates abroad and worked for the organization Avocats sans Frontière Canada.

Audrey Roch Genest

Esq. Audrey Roch Genest first completed a certificate in criminology followed by a certificate in victimology. She then obtained her Law Degree from the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal in 2018. During her studies, she was involved with the criminal law committee in order to set up supervised educational visits in prison settings. She also completed an internship with an organization that helps the unemployed. Among other things, she oriented her training in youth law, including youth protection, and in health law, specifically in mental health.

My level of English is intermediate.

Nour Farhat

Nour Farhat est avocate en litige civil et en droit constitutionnel au cabinet Gattuso Bourget Mazzone à Montréal. Titulaire d’une maîtrise en droit criminel, elle possède un intérêt marqué pour les enjeux relatifs aux droits et libertés de la personne, au droit criminel et constitutionnel et aux droits des femmes.  Me Farhat intervient régulièrement dans les médias afin de commenter les développements juridiques actuels, notamment en droit criminel et en droit constitutionnel québécois et canadien. Elle est impliquée depuis plusieurs années dans la promotion et la défense des droits humains fondamentaux.

Law Specialty

Constitutional Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

Arabe, English, French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, Rive-Nord, Rive-Sud

Lydia Coulombe

With a wealth of experience in the legal field, Esq. Coulombe is a lawyer who listens to her clients and their needs and is always available to provide impeccable service. Reliability, professionalism and constant efforts to achieve a positive result are the values that motivate her actions. Esq. Coulombe has in-depth knowledge of the judicial system having worked in a courthouse for seven years, both at the criminal and civil levels. As a lawyer, she concentrates her practice in civil litigation, family law, labor law and mediation. She has acted as an advisor in labor relations for many clients, particularly with respect to harassment situations.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Family Law, Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Lanaudière, Laurentides

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Terrebonne, Joliette, Saint-Jérôme

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Léa Pelletier-Marcotte

Léa Pelletier-Marcotte was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2017. After articling at a major law firm in Montreal, she knew she wanted her career to have a more personal, human approach. This is why she chose to start her career in a small law firm/clinic focused on improving access to justice, before focusing her legal practice on human rights.

Today, Léa is the coordinator of the Human Rights program in a provincial association of community organizations. Her work involves advocating for the rights of people living with HIV on issues such as workplace discrimination and criminalization. Sensitive to the realities and experiences of vulnerable and marginalized people, she frequently works with (and for) people from LGBTQIA+ communities, drug users and sex workers.

In addition to her joint degree in civil law and common law (B.C.L., LL.B.), Léa also holds a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and a master’s degree (M.A.) in international law and international relations. She is fluent in French and English.

Kim-Luan Ferré-Deslongchamps

Esq. Ferré Deslongchamps is one of the founding partners of the law firm MedLégal, which specializes in representing users of the health network. She holds a Master’s Degree in Health Law and Policy and since then, she has been working mainly in the context of medical and hospital liability claims, in addition to managing files in the areas of human rights and disability insurance. In the course of her practice, Esq. Ferré Deslongchamps has accompanied and represented several survivors of sexual assaults that occurred in the health care system. Esq. Ferré Deslongchamps is called upon to give conferences and acts as a trainer for law students in the context of a mock trial in medical liability.

Law Specialty

Health Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, North Shore, South Shore

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Pierre Albert Dubois

Esq. Pierre Albert Dubois has been a member of the Quebec Bar since April 1996. Observing the problems from a global perspective in relation to legal consultation and/or advice, Esq. Dubois quickly finds solutions of a legal nature, in collaboration and partnership with his client. His ability to synthesize combined with his ability to listen makes him a good counselor. Having been a member of several boards of directors and committees, Esq. Dubois demonstrates a remarkable team spirit. Following university studies, both undergraduate and graduate, Esq. Dubois practices in insurance law, estate law, civil and professional liability. He has represented several clients before the Civil and Administrative Courts. In addition, he is an accredited Family Mediator.

Please note that this lawyer only offers legal services in French.

Laurence Pierre

Esq. Laurence Pierre has been practicing as a self-employed criminal and prison law lawyer since 2015. She travels throughout Quebec to defend the rights of her clients. She has chosen these fields of practice because the protection of fundamental rights is a vocation for her. She believes that listening, honesty and open-mindedness are essential assets in every helping relationship. During meetings with her clients, she ensures that they feel understood and accepted and that they are well informed of their rights.

Sarah Smith

Sarah was recently admitted to the Quebec Bar in January 2020 after completing her articling at the Tribunal administratif du travail (Labour Administrative Tribunal). A law graduate of the Université du Québec à Montréal, she also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Communication. During her training, she was notably involved with the Commission des droits de la personne et de la jeunesse du Québec and the Centre de justice de proximité du Grand-Montréal. In the course of her practice, Sarah is mainly interested in collective labour relations, labour standards, human rights and freedoms and housing law.

Jonathan Lamontagne

Me Jonathan Lamontagne has a law degree from Laval University since 1996 and is a member of the Quebec Bar since 2002. Originally from Victoriaville, he settled in Drummondville afters studies. He is particularly interested in the issue of harassment at work and, in 2004, he was invited to community television to talk about the new provisions of the law on labor standards. His career in labor law leads him to serve clients in great difficulty. The slogan of his study sums up his vision of the defense of rights: Your rights, our passion! He practices mainly in administrative and family law.