Atty. Patrick Girard

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.

Montreal Montreal 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Girard's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Patrick Girard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Quebec →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Patrick Girard is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Quebec →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Patrick Girard is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 Patrick Girard

Where is Patrick Girard's law office located?
Patrick Girard's law practice is located in Montreal, Quebec. The firm is Stikeman Elliott LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Girard handle?
Patrick Girard focuses on litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
How long has Patrick Girard practiced law?
Patrick Girard has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Patrick Girard go to law school?
Patrick Girard earned their education at (Ph.D. Physics, 2000); (LL.B. Masters, 1997).
How can I contact Patrick Girard for a consultation?
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Education

Ph.D. Physics
McGill University
- 2000
LL.B. Masters
University of Montréal
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Quebec
Admitted: 1999

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