Civil Litigation Lawyer in Montreal
Contract disputes, civil liability, debt recovery, neighbourhood conflicts: our lawyers defend your interests as plaintiff or defendant, through negotiation or before the courts.
Civil law: the foundation of your everyday rights
Civil law governs relationships between people: contracts, obligations, liability and property. In Quebec, everything rests on the Civil Code.
A broken contract, harm caused by someone else’s fault, an unpaid invoice, a neighbour dispute: these all fall under civil law. They are often cases where the evidence and the rigour of the argument make all the difference. Framing the true nature of the dispute from the outset shapes the entire strategy.
- Contract disputes: non-performance, defect of consent, cancellation.
- Civil liability: bodily, material or moral harm.
- Debt recovery between individuals or businesses.
- Neighbourhood disputes and property law.
Fault, harm, causation: the three pillars of liability
To obtain compensation, having suffered a wrong is not enough. Three conditions must be met.
You must show a fault, actual harm and a causal link between the two. Each of these elements has to be proven: documents, testimony, expert reports where needed. Deadlines also matter: a civil claim generally lapses after three years, and letting time slip by can be enough to extinguish an otherwise solid right. A quick review of your situation protects your options.
Negotiate first, litigate if needed
A strong civil case does not begin in the courtroom. It begins with a clear-eyed assessment of the odds and the costs.
A formal notice often opens the way to a settlement without trial. When negotiation fails, court action becomes necessary, before the Small Claims Division for low-value claims, or the Court of Quebec and the Superior Court for larger disputes. At each step, we weigh the real value of acting, so you never spend more than what is at stake.
- Drafting formal notices and negotiating settlements.
- Representation for plaintiffs and defendants alike.
- Cost-benefit assessment before any proceedings.
Azran’s civil law experience, since 1992
Founded in 1992, our firm has been litigating civil matters for over thirty years, in routine files as well as high-stakes disputes.
That longevity matters. It gives a clear read on the odds of a case, on how the courts behave and on the strategies that lead to a settlement. In 2024, our team was ranked among the three best civil litigation firms in Montreal by Three Best Rated. But beyond the awards, what makes the difference has stayed the same since day one: precise, tailored advice and a real presence at every stage of the judicial process.
Civil law touches almost everything: contracts, obligations, liability, consumer matters, sometimes an international dimension. We work across that full spectrum, adapting the strategy to the exact nature of the dispute and to the client’s real goals.
The civil cases we handle
A civil dispute takes many forms. These are the mandates we handle most often, for plaintiffs and defendants alike.
From drafting a contract to enforcing it, from a simple formal notice to trial, we cover every step. When a contract is breached, we argue to recover the damages owed. When the situation calls for it, we seek urgent measures to protect your rights without waiting for the case to run its course.
- Breach of contract and enforcement of obligations.
- Injunctions and seizures to protect your rights quickly.
- Claims on account and for damages.
- Consumer disputes.
- Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
- Representation before all civil courts.
Frequently asked questions
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A civil law question or a dispute to resolve? Submit your contact information and we will get back to you shortly. You can also write to info@azran.ca.