Atty. Jonathan M. Fecteau

Atty. Jonathan M. Fecteau

Jonathan M. Fecteau is your ally for all your municipal law needs.

Montreal Montreal 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan M. Fecteau at a glance

Jonathan M. Fecteau is a government attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at De Grandpré Chait LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Quebec (2009). Educated at Universite de Sherbrooke (LL.B., 2008). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Expropriation Law, Montréal (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Expropriation Law (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan M. Fecteau is your ally for all your municipal law needs
  • Jonathan Fecteau is the head of the Municipal Law team
  • His practice focuses on expropriation, property assessment and municipal regulations (zoning, subdivision, construction, nuisance, and urban planning)
  • In expropriation and property assessment matters, he exclusively represents individuals and businesses claiming fair compensation for expropriation damages or seeking a fair assessment for the property they own or occupy
  • He also oversees the execution of mandates contesting the legality of regulations and ultra vires actions taken by municipal authorities and seeks damages and appropriate remedies in cases of disguised expropriation and legitimate expectations (estoppel)
  • Within the framework of the Act respecting land use planning and development and other municipal regulations, Jonathan Fecteau assists real estate promoters, developers and builders in all essential phases of their projects, including property acquisition and protocol agreement negotiation with public authorities
  • He also helps them obtain authorizations from the Ministère de l’Environnement, the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec and local and regional municipalities
  • Jonathan Fecteau appears regularly before the courts and administrative tribunals of Canada, and his skill as a negotiator is lauded by his peers

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan M. Fecteau's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan M. Fecteau

Where is Jonathan M. Fecteau's law office located?
Jonathan M. Fecteau's law practice is located in Montreal, Quebec. The firm is De Grandpré Chait LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan M. Fecteau handle?
Jonathan M. Fecteau focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
How long has Jonathan M. Fecteau practiced law?
Jonathan M. Fecteau has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Jonathan M. Fecteau go to law school?
Jonathan M. Fecteau earned their education at (LL.B., 2008).
How can I contact Jonathan M. Fecteau for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan M. Fecteau received?
Jonathan M. Fecteau's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Expropriation Law, Montréal (Canada); Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Expropriation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

LL.B.
Universite de Sherbrooke
- 2008

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Expropriation Law, Montréal (Canada)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Expropriation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada Real Estate: Zoning and Land Use
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Up and Coming” in Québec
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Municipal Law, Montréal (Canada)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Expropriation Law, Montréal (Canada)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Quebec
Admitted: 2009

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