Atty. Judith Rochette
Ms. Rochette is a partner in the Litigation and Conflict Resolution group.
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About Judith Rochette at a glance
Judith Rochette is a insurance and adr attorney based in Quebec, Quebec, practicing at Lavery de Billy LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law (2026). Serands clients in Quebec, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Rochette is a partner in the Litigation and Conflict Resolution group
- She practices primarily in the field of professional liability and insurance
- Ms. Rochette holds a master’s degree from the Université de Sherbrooke in health law and has acquired expertise in litigation in this specific area, and particularly in the professional liability of hospitals and medical professionals
- She advises senior managers in the health and social services network on a regular basis, and also represents clients in life and disability insurance litigation
- As a litigator, Ms. Rochette has acquired extensive experience over the years in representing a wide range of clients, particularly insurers and their individual, corporate or professional insureds, in actions brought against them in the civil courts
- She has handled a number of large cases involving various areas of the law: firefighting cases, defamation actions against professionals, construction cases in which the parties include members of different professions, and more
- She also defends lawyers against professional liability claims, as counsel for the Barreau du Québec’s professional liability fund, and assists professionals who are the subject of disciplinary investigations or in proceedings before their disciplinary committees
- In addition, Ms. Rochette’s practice extends to the education system, covering cases that involve teachers, administrators or members of management, an example of this being actions brought by residents concerning their training program
- Ms. Rochette also represents clients in financial services cases involving the liability of representatives in insurance of persons, brokerage firms, and financial institutions
- Ms. Rochette has always maintained close ties with the academic community
- She is regularly invited to speak on subjects in her areas of expertise
Practice Areas Explained
Judith Rochette's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Judith Rochette handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Judith Rochette 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 Quebec 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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