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Lawyers in private practice Quebec Bar To find a lawyer or to check whether one of them is being or has been subject to sanctions, to learn how to make the most of using a lawyer, the Bar of Quebec provides to the public a range of information to facilitate your research and answer questions. Quebec Bar : www.barreau.qc.ca Directory of Lawyors : www.barreau.qc.ca/directory/default.asp Quebec Bar Reference Service This referral service provides guidance and direction to lawyers practicing in a field related to business (business law, corporate law, commercial law, real estate, etc.).. For consultations conducted through the referral service, the first 30 minutes of consultation are billed at $30. Montreal area 514‐866‐2490 [email protected] www.barreau.qc.ca/montreal Any other region in Quebec 514‐954‐3528 1‐866‐954‐3528 [email protected] NOTARY •
Quebec Chamber of Notaries The Chamber of Notaries, according to law and under the supervision of the Office des Professions du Québec, ensures the protection of the public, being the major user of professional services of a notary. The Chambers’ website lists a series of information on the role of a notary, their expertise and related services for public protection. 1801, McGill College Avenue, Suite 600 Phone : 514‐879‐1793 or 1‐800‐263‐1793 Montreal (Quebec) H3A 0A7 Fax : 514‐879‐1923 Email : [email protected] Quebec Chamber of Notaries : www.cdnq.org •
Trouverunnotaire.com The Trouverunnotaire.com site allows you to search for notaries by postal code and area of expertise. www.trouverunnotaire.com LAWYOR and NOTARY •
BJMedia Directory of Practicing Firms within Vaudreuil‐Soulanges This directory lists businesses and professionals practicing in the territory of Vaudreuil‐Soulanges. View the online directory : www.annuairepratique.com http://www.reseau411.ca/entreprises/QC/vaudreuil‐soulanges/S3