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Civil and commercial litigation

Civil and commercial litigation

We offer an approach focused on the client's needs. From negotiation to settlement, including representation before all types of courts, we provide our clients with tailored support to offer them the best option.

turnkey legal services

Whether it's for contractual disputes, commercial conflicts, or more complex litigation, we offer tailored support.

Our services in

Civil and commercial litigation

  • Representation before various courts:
    • Court of Quebec
    • Superior Court
    • Court of Appeal
    • Quebec Building Authority (RBQ)
    • Arbitral Tribunals (Warranty Plan)
    • Quebec Construction Commission (CCQ)
    • Administrative Labor Court (Construction Division)

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
Ms. Rafik M. Bentabbel
Lawyer

A member of the Bar since 2019, Rafik practices as a lawyer in civil and commercial litigation, specializing in construction and real estate law. He began practicing independently before joining the BPA team in 2021.

As part of his practice, Rafik represents clients before several civil courts, including the Quebec Court of Appeal, as well as before arbitral tribunals.

Outside of his practice, Rafik is very involved in his community and has served on several boards of directors for political parties, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

He currently serves as a board member of the Montreal Association of Commercial Development Companies (ASDCM).

2019 Bar

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

Areas of expertise
  • Construction Law
  • Legal Construction Hypothecs
  • Civil / Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Suretyships
  • Contracts (Analysis and Drafting)
Legal assistant
Personal interests
Ms. Rafik M. Bentabbel
Lawyer
Ms. Sara Eddhima-Auclair
Lawyer

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.

Bar 2020

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

Areas of expertise
  • Construction Law
  • Legal Construction Hypothecs
  • Civil / Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Latent Defects / Construction Defects
Legal assistant
Lydia Leduc Perron
leducl@belanger-paradis.com
Personal interests

A lover of the arts, political news and gastronomy, Sara is also interested in the stock market and real estate. She collects Scotch tape, and enjoys cycling and hiking.

Ms. Sara Eddhima-Auclair
Lawyer

How can we help you?

We listen to your needs. We will be happy to advise and guide you according to your particular situation.