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Claim for damages in case of fire

The world of construction and real estate law is our fields where many claims and recourses are instituted. 

Whatever the type of project, public or private, our lawyers have an acute knowledge of the content of enterprise contracts and know how to identify the traps to avoid. Negotiate, plead and victory are three frequent words that are used within this team of our office.

 

What are the objective you pursue?

Let us inform you how to reach them. If we have to litigate, we will be there for you. Real state and the peculiar rules of law applicable to this field are often closely related to principles governing construction and municipal law.

We offer you a wide range of expertise and we are able to provide you with excellent advice in your real state transactions.

Claims following a fault by the fire department

When a fire breaks out, the firefighters' interventions can sometimes worsen the situation.
damages or contribute to their spread. In certain circumstances, a municipality
can be held responsible when a fault is committed during the fight
fire or intervention management.

Our services include, in particular:

- Analysis of civil liability

- Obtaining and reviewing investigation reports on the origin of the disaster and on firefighting efforts

- Legal proceedings and trials.

- Off-court negotiations

The world of construction and real estate law is our fields where many claims and recourses are instituted. 

Our firm also acts as a defense attorney for municipalities, intermunicipal boards and
fire safety services that are the subject of claims or lawsuits following a
fire.

 

Lawsuits filed against municipalities following a disaster frequently raise
complex issues relating to civil liability, prior notice, and
legal immunities, the obligations of emergency services and the causal link between
the intervention of the firefighters and the alleged damages.

 

 

We represent municipalities and their insurers in cases
including, in particular:

- Requests for certification

Requests for decertification

Collective agreement negociation

Complaints for unfair labor practices

Legal advice on disciplinary measures and dismissals

Treatment of grievances

Legal remedies in cases of strike

Legal assistance to employers on workplace health and safety

Appeals against CSST orders and directives

Representation of employers before administrative instances dealing with           workplace accidents

Whatever the type of project, public or private, our lawyers have an acute knowledge of the content of enterprise contracts and know how to identify the traps to avoid. Negotiate, plead and victory are three frequent words that are used within this team of our office.

 

What are the objective you pursue?

Let us inform you how to reach them. If we have to litigate, we will be there for you. Real state and the peculiar rules of law applicable to this field are often closely related to principles governing construction and municipal law.

We offer you a wide range of expertise and we are able to provide you with excellent advice in your real state transactions.

The world of construction and real estate law is our fields where many claims and recourses are instituted. 

Whatever the type of project, public or private, our lawyers have an acute knowledge of the content of enterprise contracts and know how to identify the traps to avoid. Negotiate, plead and victory are three frequent words that are used within this team of our office.

 

What are the objective you pursue?

Let us inform you how to reach them. If we have to litigate, we will be there for you. Real state and the peculiar rules of law applicable to this field are often closely related to principles governing construction and municipal law.

We offer you a wide range of expertise and we are able to provide you with excellent advice in your real state transactions.

The world of construction and real estate law is our fields where many claims and recourses are instituted. 

Whatever the type of project, public or private, our lawyers have an acute knowledge of the content of enterprise contracts and know how to identify the traps to avoid. Negotiate, plead and victory are three frequent words that are used within this team of our office.

 

What are the objective you pursue?

Let us inform you how to reach them. If we have to litigate, we will be there for you. Real state and the peculiar rules of law applicable to this field are often closely related to principles governing construction and municipal law.

We offer you a wide range of expertise and we are able to provide you with excellent advice in your real state transactions.

Patrice Hockenhull

Patrice Hockenhull

Partner

Contact

514 954 0440 I ext. 25

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Patrice Hockenhull

Partner

Contact

514 954 0440 | Extension 24

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Simon Maxime Labelle

Lawyer

 

 

Contact

514 954 0440 I ext. 25

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Patrice Hockenhull

Partner

Contact

514 954 0440 I ext. 27

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