Atty. Jean Legault
Jean Legault is a partner in the Litigation group in the commercial litigation, banking, and insolvency sector and a member of the board of directors of the firm. With more than 23 years’ experience in commercial litigation, he specializes in banking law and insolvency.
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Jean Legault is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Lavery de Billy LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jean Legault is a partner in the Litigation group in the commercial litigation, banking, and insolvency sector and a member of the board of directors of the firm
- With more than 23 years’ experience in commercial litigation, he specializes in banking law and insolvency
- Listed in the 2017 edition of The Best lawyers in Canada, he primarily advises financial institutions, institutional investors, and trustees in bankruptcy in restructuring and insolvency cases
- In these cases, Mr. Legault develops strategies, participates in the restructuring of firms facing financial difficulties, and represents clients before the courts to protect their interests and inform them of their rights and remedies
- He has extensive experience in both major cases and those requiring more targeted action
- Mr. Legault also delivers training and development workshops for clients and gives talks on bankruptcy and insolvency law and securities law
- As a board member from 2012 to 2014, Mr. Legault was also involved in the internal organization of the firm
- From 2010 to 2012, he co-coordinated the commercial litigation, banking, and insolvency sector, which counts more than 25 lawyers
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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 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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