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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms in Québec, Quebec

40 law firms.

What does a civil litigation lawyer in Québec City do?

A civil litigation lawyer, an avocat in Quebec, handles disputes between people, businesses, and organizations: contract disagreements, unpaid debts, property and construction claims, and professional liability. The work runs the whole path of a case, from a formal demand letter and negotiation through pleadings, examinations, and, if it doesn't settle, a trial. Most contested matters in the region are heard at the Palais de justice de Québec at 300 boulevard Jean-Lesage, which houses both the Cour du Québec and the Cour supérieure. A lawyer files there whether your business sits downtown, in Sainte-Foy, in Charlesbourg, or in Beauport. Many disputes settle before a judge ever rules, so a good deal of a litigator's time goes to negotiation and mediation.

Which court hears your case, and under what rules?

The answer depends on the amount in dispute. Civil procedure across Quebec runs on the Code of Civil Procedure, and the court is set by the value of the claim. The Cour du Québec hears civil claims up to $75,000, while the Cour supérieure hears larger claims and matters such as class actions and contested successions. The Cour du Québec also runs a Small Claims Division for claims up to $15,000, where the parties represent themselves and lawyers don't appear at the hearing. If your dispute fits there, a lawyer can still help you prepare the file and your evidence, even though you'll present it yourself. For anything above that line, counsel who knows the local court and its practice makes a real difference.

How long do you have to start a civil claim?

Under the general rule, you have three years to bring a civil action, set by article 2925 of the Civil Code of Québec. The clock usually starts when the harm becomes known, and once it runs out the right to sue is generally lost. Some situations carry shorter windows, so waiting is rarely wise. Prescription is a rule of public order in Quebec, which means you and the other side can't agree to a longer period by contract. That's one reason to get advice early: a lawyer can confirm which deadline applies to your facts and calendar it before it passes.

How do you choose a civil litigation firm in Québec City?

Start with a firm that has run your type of dispute, whether that's a commercial contract, a construction claim, or a shareholder fight. Ask who will actually carry the file, how the firm approaches settlement versus trial, and how fees and disbursements work in writing. Québec City firms serve clients across Sainte-Foy, Charlesbourg, Beauport, and the surrounding area, so there's usually one within reach. You can confirm any avocat's standing with the Barreau du Québec. Browse the civil litigation & dispute resolution firms in Québec City below.

Abkey Avocat Inc.

1 lawyer · Est. 2014

Abkey Avocat Inc. (Abkey Legal), founded in 2014 in Quebec City, provides legal services shaped by international business and cross-border experience. The firm is led by founder Abdulkadir Abkey, whose practice focuse…

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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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Beauvais Truchon

34 lawyers · Est. 1983

Beauvais Truchon is one of Québec City's largest law firms, founded in 1983 by Jean Beauvais and Robert Truchon, with offices in Québec City and Sainte-Marie de Beauce. It practises litigation and dispute resolution, …

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Bédard Poulin avocats

5 lawyers · Est. 2008

Bédard Poulin avocats is a boutique litigation firm in Québec City founded in 2008 by J. Patrick Bédard and Stéphane Poulin, who is now a judge of the Superior Court of Québec. The firm practises civil and commercial …

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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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Bouchard + Avocats

18 lawyers

Bouchard + Avocats is a Québec City law and notarial firm of about 21 professionals serving businesses, business people and individuals. It practises business law, employment law, real estate, civil litigation, proper…

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Boucher, Cabinet d'Avocats is a Quebec City law firm specializing in criminal, penal and civil law, and it also offers a full range of family law and employment law services. The firm represents clients before the cou…

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Cabinet Juridique Barakatt is a solo practice in downtown Quebec City run by Michel Barakatt, admitted to the Barreau du Québec in 1990. The firm practices family and child law, labour relations, estates and health la…

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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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Cavanagh & Lacroix is a Gaspésie-based law firm with offices in Québec, Carleton-sur-Mer, Amqui, Gaspé, Chandler and Bromont. It practises business law, real estate, civil and commercial litigation, family and youth l…

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DBL Avocats d'affaires is a boutique business law firm in Québec City that has served local companies for more than 15 years. The firm advises on mergers and acquisitions, business succession, corporate reorganization…

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Desjardins Riverin Avocats

5 lawyers · Est. 2019

Desjardins Riverin Avocats is a Québec City litigation firm founded in 2019 by Olivier Desjardins. The firm advises individuals and businesses in civil and commercial law, real estate, criminal and penal law, discipli…

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Devichy Avocats

64 lawyers

Devichy Avocats (also styled Devichy Lawyers) is a Quebec law firm founded by Veronica Vallelonga and Xavier Cormier-Lassonde that focuses on legal services for individuals rather than corporate clients. Its lawyers, …

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Dufresne Avocat Inc. is a small law firm based in Granby, Quebec, offering civil, employment and business law services along with civil, commercial and criminal litigation. The firm represents both businesses and indi…

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Dumas Carré Théberge Michaud-Brière is a Québec City law firm formed in January 2023 through the merger of Me Maryse Carré's practice with Dumas Gagné Théberge Avocats, building on more than 25 years of combined exper…

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Dussault De Blois Lemay Beauchesne s.e.n.c.r.l. is a Québec City business law firm tracing its origins to 1972, formed in 2022 through the merger of DeBlois Avocats and Dussault Lemay Beauchesne. It serves business pe…

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Gagné Letarte

8 lawyers · Est. 1958

Gagné Letarte is a general-practice law firm established in Québec City in 1958. It advises clients across civil law, business law, public and administrative law, labour law, family law, and Indigenous law, and is aff…

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GBV Avocats

66 lawyers · Est. 1998

GBV Avocats is a Quebec law firm founded in 1998, with offices in Québec City, Montréal, Sherbrooke, Lévis and Trois-Rivières. The firm serves individuals, small and large businesses, insurance companies and financial…

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Gendreau Cabinet Juridique

5 lawyers · Est. 2019

Gendreau Cabinet Juridique is a Québec City law firm, founded in 2019, of lawyers and civil mediators practising civil, commercial and real estate litigation. The firm favors negotiation and amicable dispute resolutio…

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Gravitas Légal

7 lawyers · Est. 2010

Gravitas Légal is a business-law boutique in Laval, built on the foundation of its founder's earlier namesake firm established in 2010. The team advises on business formation, contracts, and employment matters, with p…

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Grinhaus Law Firm

10 lawyers

Grinhaus Law Firm is a boutique, business-focused law firm in Toronto that handles corporate and commercial law, tax and estate structuring, real estate, and areas like Web3 and blockchain advisory. It also facilitate…

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Guérin Tremblay Blouin Morneau is a Québec City law firm whose lawyers practise criminal and penal law, correctional (parole) law, youth protection law, family law, and civil litigation. The firm states it groups seve…

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Guy Bertrand Djiamo, Avocat is a solo law practice in Québec City covering civil law, immigration, criminal and penal law, employment law, business law, family law, and insurance law. The firm is led by Guy Bertrand D…

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Huard Avocats

1 lawyer · Est. 2013

Huard Avocats is a Quebec City business law boutique founded in 2013 by Marc-André Huard. The firm advises entrepreneurs and companies through every phase of their business, from start-up and incorporation to growth, …

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