First Year of Call

Areas of Practice
Commercial Law, Construction Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law

Description
Jean-Pierre was called to the Ontario bar in 1990 and has over 30 years’ experience practising law. A practical thinker and problem-solver, J-P’s current practice focuses on real estate, wills and estates, and corporate and commercial law. J-P also hones effective communication and advocacy skills acquired through years of criminal and family law practice earlier in his career. J-P is fluently bilingual and is proud to serve clients both in English and in French.

J-P graduated from the Queen’s University Faculty of Law in 1988. In addition, J-P holds a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University (1985) and a Bachelor of Arts Honours from the University of Waterloo (St. Jerome’s University) (1984).

J-P is an engaged member of the community. J-P volunteers for the Canadian Crime Stoppers Organization and recently served as the President of the Renfrew County Law Association. J-P has also volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, and was actively involved with the Pembroke Minor Hockey Association.

Outside of his busy law practice, J-P spends as much time as he can either outdoors – boating, camping, and landscaping – or in his woodworking shop. J-P also enjoys reading and is especially interested in 20th century military history.