Atty. Eric Bédard
A partner at Woods LLP, Eric serves a wide range of industries, including financial services and natural resources. He also handles employment-related matters for employers as well as senior management.
Administrative and Public Law & More Attorney · Serving Montreal, QC
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About Eric Bédard at a Glance
Eric Bédard is a employment, business, litigation, government, and adr attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Woods s.e.n.c.r.l.. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration (2026). Serves clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Bédard
- A partner at Woods LLP, Eric serves a wide range of industries, including financial services and natural resources
- He also handles employment-related matters for employers as well as senior management
- Eric is a frequent author and speaker on topics such as evidence, civil procedure and international arbitration
- An accomplished trial and appellate lawyer, Eric has developed a particular expertise in domestic and international arbitration
- His experience includes acting for Canada in the NAFTA Chapter XI arbitration Lone Pine v
- Canada, and representing parties and serving as Tribunal Assistant in both ad hoc and institutional arbitration proceedings
- Eric was appointed to the Arbitration Place's NextGen Roster of Arbitrators in 2021 and is a member of the ICC Canada's Arbitration Committee and an executive of the Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners. https://www.woods.qc.ca/team/eric-bedard
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Bédard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Bédard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Montreal.
Employment Law in Montreal
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Eric Bédard is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Quebec →
Business & Corporate Law in Montreal
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric Bédard is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →
Civil Litigation in Montreal
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric Bédard is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Quebec →
Government & Administrative Law in Montreal
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Eric Bédard is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Quebec →
Mediation & Arbitration in Montreal
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Eric Bédard is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Quebec →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Montreal
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 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.
Montreal Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Montreal-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 Montreal Choose Eric Bédard
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 Eric Bédard's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, government, and adr.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Eric Bédard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Montreal
A Montreal-based practice means Eric Bédard 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 Eric Bédard Handles in Montreal
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Bédard 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.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric Bédard directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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