Atty. Eric Simard

Atty. Eric Simard

Eric Simard is Co-leader of the national Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He practices as a litigator in civil and commercial litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Eric Simard at a glance

Eric Simard is a business, class action, construction, litigation, and insurance attorney, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric Simard is Co-leader of the national Litigation and Dispute Resolution group
  • He practices as a litigator in civil and commercial litigation
  • He acts primarily in complex litigation and defends clients during class actions
  • He also represents clients during injunction and safeguarding proceedings
  • Eric regularly appears in arbitration matters and before the Superior courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada
  • In a world of globalization, a large number of foreign manufacturers and suppliers operating in Canada rely on Eric’s advice related to distribution agreements as well as contracts of enterprise and for services
  • His is known for his relevant, sound advice and provides practical, innovative solutions to clients from the private, public and parapublic sectors

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Simard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Simard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Eric Simard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys →

Class Action

Eric Simard is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys →

Construction Law

Eric Simard is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Eric Simard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Eric Simard is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys →

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Simard

What practice areas does Eric Simard handle?
Eric Simard focuses on business, class action, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Eric Simard for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eric Simard received?
Eric Simard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026

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