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Real estate law

Real estate law

From real estate transactions to lease drafting, legal support for all your construction projects, or representation in litigation, our lawyers are available to provide you with personalized advice.

turnkey legal services

Our deep knowledge and experience in real estate law will allow you to successfully complete your real estate projects with complete peace of mind.

Our services in

Real estate law

  • Commercial leases
  • Real estate litigation
  • Servitudes
  • Transfer of titles
  • Enforcement of warranties
  • Advice and support in real estate development projects

At your service

Me Pierre Viau
Lawyer

A lawyer at our Montreal office, Pierre practices civil litigation and has over 38 years of experience and expertise in construction law. Throughout these years, he has represented and advised subcontractors and general contractors on legal construction hypothecs, suretyships, and claims for additional work.

Pierre is valued for his collaborative approach with clients, working to find solutions and avoid litigation whenever possible.

Bar 1987

Law graduate from the University of Sherbrooke (L.L.B.)

Areas of expertise
  • Construction Law
  • Legal Construction Hypothecs
  • Suretyships
  • Contracts (Analysis and Drafting)
  • Real Estate Law
Legal assistant
Personal interests

Pierre is interested in activities in the mountains and at sea and is interested in the economy and international politics.

Me Pierre Viau
Lawyer
Me Patrick France
Lawyer

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.

2024

Law graduate from the University of Sherbrooke (Common Law and Transnational Law program) (L.L.B.)

Areas of expertise
  • Construction Law
  • Legal Construction Hypothecs
  • Civil and Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Contracts (Analysis and Drafting)
Legal assistant
Lydia Leduc Perron
leducl@belanger-paradis.com
Personal interests

A great foodie, Patrick loves to cook in his free time and is always looking for new dishes when he travels. A sports fan, he also practices various outdoor activities, such as biking and skiing.

Me Patrick France
Lawyer
Me Jean-Raymond Paradis
Lawyer

Since 2006, Jean-Raymond has been practicing exclusively in construction law in private practice. His work allows him to advise and represent clients before the courts, including general and specialized contractors, project owners, individuals, and administrators of warranty plans. His experience in construction law led him to serve as the Director of the Legal Department at Qualité Habitation from 2013 to 2015.

He also acts as a speaker on various topics related to construction law, such as obligations under the Civil Code, suretyships, costs for delays, contractor liability, interpretation of CCDC contracts, regulations on warranty plans for developers and general contractors, as well as the legal training required to obtain a contractor’s license from the RBQ for members of regional ACQs.

His pragmatic approach and ability to make legal concepts accessible to his clients enable him to build strong relationships of trust.

Bar 2006

Law graduate from the University of Montreal (L.L.B.)

Areas of expertise
  • Arbitration
  • Construction Law
  • Legal Construction Hypothecs
  • Civil Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Warranty Plans for New Residential Buildings
  • Latent Defects
Legal assistant
Personal interests
Me Jean-Raymond Paradis
Lawyer

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