Real estate law

Since the beginning of his career, Hugo has practiced exclusively in construction law, real estate law, and civil and commercial litigation. As an accredited civil and commercial mediator, he is recognized for his negotiation skills and ability to simplify complex information for his clients, including general and specialized contractors, real estate developers, and private lenders.

He is also an accredited trainer with the Quebec Construction Association (ACQ), delivering courses to help individuals obtain general and/or specialized contractor licenses from the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), as well as various construction-related training programs.

In collaboration with the RBQ, he has contributed to updating the licensing exams.

Hugo also serves as a speaker on various construction law topics, presenting to regional and provincial ACQ chapters and his clients.

Sara joined the BPA team in 2021. Since 2023, she has also been teaching RBQ licensing courses for the Quebec Construction Association. She primarily practices in civil and commercial litigation as well as construction law.

Sara handles cases involving servitudes, encroachments, and acquisitive prescription to regularize property titles according to her clients' needs. She assists contractors, subcontractors, and individuals with debt recovery, legal construction hypothecs, latent defects, construction defects, and poor workmanship, always acting in her clients' best interests.

As part of her practice, she represents clients before administrative and civil courts.

Sara is known for her negotiation skills, diligence, attentiveness, and tenacity. She frequently resolves cases through out-of-court settlements while effectively leveraging her combative approach to serve her clients.

Patrick joined the Bélanger Paradis team as an articling intern in April 2024 and later as a lawyer. Before embarking on his legal career, Patrick studied business administration at Concordia University, where he developed a curiosity and interest in the legal field.

A lawyer at the Boucherville office, Patrick primarily focuses his practice on construction law, real estate law, and commercial litigation. He advises individuals, SMEs, and large companies, with a particular interest in contracts and legal drafting. As part of his practice, Patrick also participates in the preparation of litigation cases and represents clients before civil courts.