Atty. Joëlle Boisvert

Atty. Joëlle Boisvert

Joëlle Boisvert is the Managing Partner of the firm's Montréal office and a member of the firm’s national executive team. As an experienced commercial litigator, Joëlle counsels large national and international companies with regards to a variety of complex dispute matters.

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Profile Summary

About Joëlle Boisvert at a glance

Joëlle Boisvert is a business, class action, franchise, litigation, and adr attorney based in Saint Lambert, Quebec, practicing at FCIArb, Arbitrator. Admitted to practice in Quebec, Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Saint Lambert, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joëlle Boisvert is the Managing Partner of the firm's Montréal office and a member of the firm’s national executive team
  • As an experienced commercial litigator, Joëlle counsels large national and international companies with regards to a variety of complex dispute matters
  • During her 25-year career, she has developed extensive experience in class actions and litigation pertaining to commercial and real estate law, including in the areas of franchising, as well as manufacturing and distribution
  • Her practice has brought her to plead before Federal and Provincial Courts of law, as well as administrative tribunals
  • She also has significant experience in arbitration, both nationally and internationally, as well as in mediation proceedings
  • As the first woman ever to manage the Montréal office, Joëlle is particularly committed to promoting the advancement and leadership of women in all areas of professional and commercial activity
  • She is convinced that women are instrumental in diversifying approaches within executive teams and increasing the added value they provide

Practice Areas Explained

Joëlle Boisvert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joëlle Boisvert 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.

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Class Action

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Franchise Law

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Civil Litigation

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

Joëlle Boisvert is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Quebec →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Joëlle Boisvert is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Saint Lambert 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joëlle Boisvert

Where is Joëlle Boisvert's law office located?
Joëlle Boisvert's law practice is located in Saint Lambert, Quebec. The firm is FCIArb, Arbitrator. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joëlle Boisvert handle?
Joëlle Boisvert focuses on business, class action, franchise, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
How can I contact Joëlle Boisvert for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joëlle Boisvert received?
Joëlle Boisvert's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Starbucks International Excellence in Diversity Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named among 10 best business litigation's women lawyers in Québec by Le Monde juridique
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Quebec, Canada

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