Atty. Patrick Girard
Patrick Girard is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, administrative litigation, constitutional litigation. Patrick received a Ph.D. degree from McGill University in 2000, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Administrative Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Montreal, QC · 27+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Girard at a Glance
Patrick Girard is a Partner based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Stikeman Elliott LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Quebec (1999). Educated at McGill University (Ph.D. Physics, 2000) and University of Montréal (LL.B. Masters, 1997). Active member of Quebec Bar. Serves clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Girard
- Patrick Girard is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, administrative litigation, constitutional litigation
- Patrick received a Ph.D. degree from McGill University in 2000, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Patrick practices at Stikeman Elliott LLP in Montreal, QC
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Patrick Girard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Girard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Montreal.
Civil Litigation in Montreal
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Montreal
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Patrick Girard is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Quebec →
Government & Administrative Law in Montreal
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Patrick Girard is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Quebec →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Montreal
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 venue, 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.
Montreal Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Montreal-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Montreal Choose Patrick Girard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Girard's practice in the field of litigation, civil rights, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Girard brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, civil rights, and government, Patrick Girard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Montreal
A Montreal-based practice means Patrick Girard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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