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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms in Montréal, Quebec

153 law firms.

What does a civil litigation lawyer in Montréal do?

A civil litigation lawyer handles disputes between private parties, from unpaid contracts and construction claims to shareholder fights, property disputes, and professional liability. The lawyer builds the file, presses for a settlement, and argues the case in court if it doesn't resolve. In Montréal most civil trials are heard by the Cour du Québec and the Cour supérieure, which both sit at the Palais de justice de Montréal at 1 rue Notre-Dame Est, serving the whole island from Westmount to Dorval and Pointe-Claire. Court steps follow Québec's Code of Civil Procedure, while the rights behind your claim come from the Civil Code of Québec.

Which court will hear your civil claim?

The size of your claim decides the courtroom. The Cour du Québec hears civil claims up to $75,000, while larger claims go to the Cour supérieure. Claims of $15,000 or less can go to the Small Claims Division, where you represent yourself and lawyers can't appear at the hearing. If your dispute sits near one of these limits, pin down the exact amount you're claiming, because it changes the court, the procedure, and the cost. A lawyer can still coach you for small claims even though they can't stand up for you there.

How long do you have to sue in Québec?

For most civil disputes the general prescription period is three years, set by article 2925 of the Civil Code of Québec. The clock usually starts when you knew, or ought to have known, about the harm and who caused it. Some claims carry shorter or longer periods, so don't assume three years always applies. Prescription is strict: once it runs out, the right to sue is usually gone for good. If a deadline is close, get advice quickly so the claim is filed in time, and know that filing protects your position while settlement talks continue.

How do you choose a civil litigation firm in Montréal?

Look for a firm that has run your kind of dispute, whether that's a contract fight, a construction claim, or a professional liability file, and ask who will actually handle it day to day. Ask how the firm approaches negotiation and mediation, and whether it's ready to go to trial rather than only settle. Civil litigation firms serve clients across the island, so a firm in Kirkland, Dollard-Des Ormeaux, or Pointe-Claire may be closer than downtown, though many files still run through the Palais de justice de Montréal. Ask about fees and the likely timeline before you commit.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Barreau du Québec directory. Browse the civil litigation & dispute resolution firms in Montréal below.

ALC Avocat

1 lawyer

ALC Avocat is a Montreal business law firm that handles civil, commercial, construction, and shareholder-dispute litigation. It also advises entrepreneurs and private companies on incorporation, contracts, and busines…

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Alepin Gauthier Avocats

4 lawyers · Est. 1978

Alepin Gauthier is a family-run law firm based in Laval, Quebec, founded in 1978 by François Alepin. It has grown to more than 120 team members across four Quebec offices (Laval, Vieux-Montréal, downtown Montreal, and…

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Alexandre Ethier Avocats is a Montreal boutique law firm with more than a decade of experience in civil litigation and business law, serving both individuals and companies. Led by Alexandre Ethier, the firm handles co…

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Allen Madelin Avocats (AMLEX) is a Montreal law firm on boulevard Saint-Laurent offering family law, estates law, civil law, business law, employment law, and real estate law services. The firm has been recognized as …

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Arsenault Dufresne Wee Avocats (also known as DWA) is a Montreal law firm devoted to defending fundamental rights and fighting abuses of power. It handles civil litigation, cases involving sexual violence, claims agai…

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Audren Rolland LLP is a Montreal business litigation firm that focuses on defending class actions. Its lawyers have acted for many of Canada's largest organizations in more than fifty class actions before all levels o…

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Aurora Services Juridiques (Aurora Legal Services) is a Montreal business law boutique focused on entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized Quebec businesses. Its stated services include startup incorporation, contract…

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Barrette & Associés

4 lawyers · Est. 1990

Barrette & Associés is a law firm based in the Lachine borough of Montreal, with a second office in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Founded in 1990, the firm practices business and commercial law, civil litigation, estates, real es…

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BBAC Avocats

7 lawyers · Est. 2022

BBAC Avocats is a boutique law firm founded in 2022 and based in the Mile-End neighbourhood of Montréal. The firm focuses on real estate and condominium litigation, along with civil and commercial litigation, construc…

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BBarry Avocat

1 lawyer

BBarry Avocat is a firm in the greater Montreal area practising civil and commercial law. Its stated areas include insurance disputes and enterprise risk advice, civil and commercial litigation (covering civil and env…

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BCA Avocats

12 lawyers · Est. 2020

BCA Avocats is a boutique Montreal law firm founded around 2020 by two former insurance litigators after 20 years at larger firms. It focuses on insurance litigation and civil litigation, including defamation matters,…

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BDG Lawyers/Avocats is a Montreal firm, with associated offices in Rennes and Paris, that has advised French and Canadian businesses on cross-border expansion for close to 30 years. It practises corporate, tax, immigr…

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Bélanger Paradis Avocats is a Montreal and Boucherville area law firm that has served construction industry clients for about a decade. It focuses on construction law, civil and commercial litigation, and real estate …

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Bélanger Sauvé

20 lawyers

Bélanger Sauvé is a Montréal-based law firm with more than 50 avocats, established for over 50 years. The firm advises businesses, public bodies and individuals in administrative law, municipal law, civil litigation, …

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Belleau Lapointe

6 lawyers

Belleau Lapointe is a Montréal boutique litigation firm recognized nationally for its work in class actions, along with civil and commercial litigation. Its lawyers handle shareholder disputes, estate litigation, real…

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Ben Miled Avocat is a Montreal solo practice run by Mehdi Ben Miled, a member of the Barreau du Québec since 2022, with a secondary contact address in Tunis, Tunisia. The firm focuses on Canadian immigration law toget…

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Benabou Avocat

1 lawyer

Benabou Avocat is a downtown Montreal law firm practising commercial law, real estate law, civil law and litigation, estate and family law, tax litigation, intellectual property and employment law. Its lawyer is also …

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Bennett Jones LLP

16 lawyers

Bennett Jones LLP is a national Canadian business law firm with more than a century of history, grown from a ten-lawyer prairie town office to a firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vanco…

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Bérard Avocats

1 lawyer

Bérard Avocats is a Montreal law firm led by Julien Bérard, focused on civil, commercial, real estate, and construction litigation. The firm handles unpaid invoices, breach of contract, commercial lease disputes, and …

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Bessette Avocats

11 lawyers

Bessette Avocats is a boutique Montreal law firm advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals, both in negotiations and litigation. Its practice spans civil and commercial litigation, employment law, business…

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Brook Legal Inc.

5 lawyers · Est. 2012

Brook Legal Inc. is a Montreal law firm founded in 2012 by Daniel Brook, now grown from a solo practice into a firm of several lawyers and articling students. It focuses on family law, civil and commercial litigation,…

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Brunet Greiss

10 lawyers · Est. 2014

Brunet Greiss is a Montreal law firm based in Vieux-Montréal that also operates the affiliated firm Brunet & Brunet, founded in 1976. It practises in debt collection and security enforcement, real estate law, professi…

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Cabinet Stephen Angers

2 lawyers · Est. 1993

Cabinet Stephen Angers is a Montreal law firm focused on criminal and penal law, civil litigation, and youth protection matters. Founded by Stephen Angers in 1993, the firm represents individuals in criminal proceedin…

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Cain Lamarre

277 lawyers · Est. 1877

Cain Lamarre is a full-service Québec law firm founded in 1877, with about 300 legal professionals across 15 offices spanning the province, from Montréal and Québec City to the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Abitibi-Témisca…

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