Sylvie Demers

About Sylvie

Sylvie Demers founded Demers avocate after ten years practising litigation and dispute resolution at a large Montreal firm. Her practice centers on succession disputes, family law, and the financial issues that arise in divorce, including matters involving trusts, businesses, retirement planning and multi-jurisdictional questions. She also advises on estate liquidation and the protection of vulnerable adults, and is accredited to assess capacity in adult-protection matters. She was called to the Barreau du Québec in 2014, holds a law degree from the Université de Montréal (2013), and belongs to the Association du Jeune Barreau de Montréal and the Association des avocats en droit de la famille du Québec. She has also represented heirs in estates involving significant art collections.

Education & credentials

Undergraduate

Université Laval, Baccalauréat en communication graphique (2009)

Other degrees

Maîtrise ès arts (communication publique), Université Laval, 2011