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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms in Montréal, Quebec

285 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.

Accent Legal

1 lawyer

Accent Legal is a boutique arbitration and litigation firm in Westmount, Quebec, founded by Dimitri Maniatis. It represents corporate, institutional, and investor clients in domestic and international arbitration, com…

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Adams Avocat

1 lawyer

Adams Avocat is a Montreal firm that handles class action lawsuits (recours collectifs) in areas including banking, insurance, consumer, shareholder and civil liability disputes. It publishes a running list of the cla…

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Alarie Legault

1 lawyer

Alarie Legault, cabinet d'avocats, is a Montreal law practice at Place d'Armes. It handles civil and commercial litigation, administrative law, civil liability, human rights, insurance, labour law, intellectual proper…

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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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Allan J. Gold

1 lawyer

Allan J. Gold is a Westmount, Quebec solo law practice focused on elder law, civil law, and commercial-corporate matters, run by attorney Allan J. Gold, who has practised law in Quebec since the mid-1970s. The practic…

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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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Angélique Adam is a solo immigration and mediation practice in Montreal. Adam previously worked at BCF and McCarthy Tétrault and now handles work and study permits, permanent residency applications, family sponsorship…

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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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Astell & Associés is a boutique law firm in Old Montreal serving both national and international clients. The firm practises in business and corporate law, civil and commercial litigation, agricultural law, real estat…

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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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AVENS Montréal

12 lawyers

AVENS Montréal is a Montreal business law firm that advises companies on mergers, acquisitions, and financing, and on commercial, real estate, and construction litigation. It also handles shareholder disputes, technol…

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Avgeco

1 lawyer

Avgeco is a boutique Quebec firm combining construction and commercial law with project and risk-management advisory services. It drafts, reviews, and negotiates construction and commercial contracts, tender and procu…

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This is a solo Quebec practice combining legal services with mediation and arbitration. Bernard Vézina offers consultation and court representation in family and civil law matters, plus mediation services to help coup…

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Azran Avocats

1 lawyer · Est. 1992

Azran Avocats is a Montreal law firm founded in 1992, practising family law, business and corporate law, real estate law, and civil litigation, including construction disputes and latent-defect claims. The firm states…

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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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BCF Avocats d'affaires (BCF Business Law) is a business law firm headquartered in Montreal, with an additional office in Quebec City and an affiliate office in Paris. The firm says it has more than 560 people, includi…

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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 Barkati Notaires

3 lawyers · Est. 1975

Bélanger Barkati Notaires is a boutique notarial practice in Old Montreal specializing in real estate and co-ownership law, including divided, undivided, and share co-ownership, along with wills, powers of attorney, a…

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