Atty. Doug Mitchell
Doug founded IMK in 1997 with the late Colin K. Irving.
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About Doug Mitchell at a glance
Doug Mitchell is a business, class action, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at IMK s.e.n.c.r.l/LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Quebec (1989). Educated at McGill University (B.C.L./LL.B., 1988) and Queen’s University (B.A. (Honours), 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Doug founded IMK in 1997 with the late Colin K. Irving
- In the course of his career, he has acted as lead counsel in many complex cases, participated in trials covered by the media, advised clients on delicate issues and played key roles in crisis management to avoid or settle disputes
- His career and his way of intervening in cases have earned him the respect of all the courts before which he has pleaded
- He has acted for the Chief Justice of Quebec and the Canadian Judicial Council and has pleaded numerous cases before the Supreme Court of Canada
- His clients include large and small companies as well as individuals
- His areas of expertise cover the spheres of business litigation and constitutional and administrative law, among others
- He has acted as arbitrator in many cases
- His services are solicited regularly to act for other law firms, whether in conflict of interest matters or other matters
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Doug Mitchell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Doug Mitchell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Doug Mitchell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →
Doug Mitchell is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Quebec →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Doug Mitchell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Quebec →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Doug Mitchell is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Quebec →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Doug Mitchell is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Quebec →
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 Montreal 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 andnue, 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.
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