Civil and commercial litigation

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.

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.

Mathieu joined the BPA team in 2019 after completing his articling there.

He practices civil litigation, primarily in construction law. Having worked in the construction industry for several years before pursuing his legal studies, his interest in this field developed naturally.

Mathieu advises and represents various industry stakeholders, including developers, contractors, and material suppliers.

In this capacity, he regularly pleads before Quebec’s civil courts, both at the trial and appellate levels. He also represents clients before administrative and arbitration tribunals.

Alongside his practice, Mathieu serves as a trainer for future entrepreneurs seeking to obtain a license issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec.

Mathieu is distinguished by his diligence, availability, and the human-centered approach that defines his practice.