Atty. Matthew Desmarais

Atty. Matthew Desmarais

Matthew Desmarais is a Partner and a member of Alexander Holburn's Labour + Employment, Business Disputes, Intellectual Property + Technology, Cannabis and Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups. Matthew is a strong advocate for his clients and seeks to provide practical, business-focused advise.

7 yrs experience 7 year
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About Matthew Desmarais at a glance

Matthew Desmarais is a employment attorney, practicing at Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (2019). Educated at University of Calgary (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Desmarais is a Partner and a member of Alexander Holburn's Labour + Employment, Business Disputes, Intellectual Property + Technology, Cannabis and Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups
  • Matthew is a strong advocate for his clients and seeks to provide practical, business-focused advise
  • He has represented clients at the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal, as well as the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal, WorkSafeBC’s Review Division, and various arbitrations

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Desmarais's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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What practice areas does Matthew Desmarais handle?
Matthew Desmarais focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Matthew Desmarais practiced law?
Matthew Desmarais has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Matthew Desmarais go to law school?
Matthew Desmarais earned their education at (J.D., 2018).
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Desmarais received?
Matthew Desmarais's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law.

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Education

J.D.
University of Calgary
- 2018

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia
Admitted: 2019

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