Atty. Catherine Simard
Catherine Simard practises mainly in construction law and civil and professional liability. She also handles consumer law issues.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Quebec, QC
Profile Summary
About Catherine Simard at a Glance
Catherine Simard is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Quebec, Quebec, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law (2026). Serves clients in Quebec, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Catherine Simard
- Catherine Simard practises mainly in construction law and civil and professional liability
- She also handles consumer law issues
- She has represented various clients before the Court of Quebec and the Quebec Superior Court
Practice Areas Explained
Catherine Simard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine Simard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Quebec.
Business & Corporate Law in Quebec
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in Quebec
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Civil Litigation in Quebec
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Quebec
Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Quebec are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Quebec Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Quebec-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Quebec Choose Catherine Simard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Catherine Simard's practice in the field of business, construction, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, construction, and litigation, Catherine Simard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Quebec
A Quebec-based practice means Catherine Simard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Catherine Simard Handles in Quebec
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Catherine Simard has experience with under Quebec law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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