Atty. Élisabeth Pinard

Atty. Élisabeth Pinard

Élisabeth Pinard is the partner who coordinates the firm's Family law, personal law, and estate law group. She acts primarily as litigator in complex divorce cases as well as in private international law, inheritance disputes, and elder law.

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About Élisabeth Pinard at a glance

Élisabeth Pinard is a family law and adr attorney based in Quebec, Quebec, practicing at Lavery de Billy LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Quebec, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Élisabeth Pinard is the partner who coordinates the firm's Family law, personal law, and estate law group
  • She acts primarily as litigator in complex divorce cases as well as in private international law, inheritance disputes, and elder law
  • She is also a certified mediator
  • Ms. Pinard also acts as counsel to accounting and valuation firms on the legal impact of marital breakdown in matters of succession, business transfers, protective trusts, and the valuation of private corporations
  • Ms. Pinard taught for a few years in the Mandatory continuing education program of the Barreau du Québec and in the law faculty of Université Laval
  • She is also asked to speak by various organizations, including the National Judicial Institute, the Mandatory continuing education program of the Barreau du Québec, the Chambre des notaires du Québec, and the Canadian Bar Association
  • Ms. Pinard has written numerous articles on family law, estate planning and liquidation, and protective supervision
  • She co-wrote Législation sur le patrimoine familial annotée (4th edition, Carswell Publications, October 2003) and Procédures en matière familiale (Éditions Yvon Blais, 2001)

Practice Areas Explained

Élisabeth Pinard's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Mediation & Arbitration

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

Élisabeth Pinard 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Élisabeth Pinard's law office located?
Élisabeth Pinard's law practice is located in Quebec, Quebec. The firm is Lavery de Billy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Élisabeth Pinard handle?
Élisabeth Pinard focuses on family law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
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What awards or recognition has Élisabeth Pinard received?
Élisabeth Pinard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
- 2026

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