Business lawyer in the West Island: how we serve you
We work from our office at 8000 Boulevard Decarie, Suite 430, in Montreal, and we act for clients based in Pointe-Claire, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Dorval, Pierrefonds and the other West Island communities. We do not have a West Island office. What we offer instead is direct access to counsel, and we will even come to your place of business if a meeting is easier there.
Our founder, Me Adam Eidelmann, is a litigator who also runs a business, so he reads a file the way an owner does. Before recommending a step, he weighs what it will cost against what it can realistically return. Because the firm handles both advice and disputes, the person who drafts your agreement understands how it will hold up if someone challenges it.
What a commercial lawyer in the West Island can do for you
Companies of every size bring us the same kinds of work in commercial law. We handle:
- Incorporation of Canadian and Quebec corporations
- Shareholder agreements, minute books and corporate maintenance (for a federally incorporated company, the Canada Business Corporations Act treats an otherwise lawful written agreement among all the shareholders that restricts, in whole or in part, the directors' powers to manage the business and affairs of the corporation as valid)
- Review and drafting of commercial agreements, including supply and services contracts
- Financing and loan agreements
- Commercial leases for shops, offices and industrial space
- Employment and service agreements
- Partnerships, trusts and joint ventures
- Franchise agreement review
If you are signing something, we read it first and flag the risks in plain language while you can still negotiate the terms.
When a commercial dispute reaches your business
Disagreements with suppliers, customers, landlords and partners are part of doing business. The question is how early you get advice. We help West Island owners with commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, unpaid invoices and contract disagreements. A well-drafted letter of demand or a structured negotiation resolves many of them, and dispute resolution through mediation or arbitration can serve your business better than a courtroom. We still prepare every file as if it will be tried.
How we work with you
- Consultation. We review your situation and the documents, then give you a frank assessment of your options.
- Plan. We lay out the routes, with the cost and timing of each, so you decide with the full picture.
- Action. We draft, negotiate or file, and we keep you informed as the file moves.
- Follow-up. We revisit the plan honestly if the facts change, rather than running the file on autopilot.
Common questions from West Island business owners
Do you have an office in the West Island?
No. Our only office is at 8000 Boulevard Decarie, Suite 430, in Montreal. We serve West Island businesses from there and can meet at your place of business when that suits you better.
What does a business attorney in the West Island do for a small company?
A business attorney sets up the corporation, drafts the shareholder agreement and the commercial contracts, reviews leases and loans before you sign, and acts for you if a dispute arises. The aim is to prevent problems and to be ready if one arrives anyway.
When should I contact a commercial lawyer?
Before you sign. A short review of a contract or commercial lease costs far less than a dispute over it. If a dispute has already started, call at the first sign that it is real, because early letters and calls shape the rest of the file.
Do you work in English and French?
Yes. We offer full service in English and French, so you can meet with us, review documents and instruct us in whichever language you are more comfortable using. Our founder runs a business himself, and we are happy to work in the language your own team uses.
How do I book a consultation?
Call (514) 538-6966 or email info@eidelmannlaw.ca. Tell us briefly what the matter involves and we will arrange a time.
Talk to a Montreal business lawyer who serves the West Island
Call us at (514) 538-6966 and tell us what your company needs. Your paid consultation is confidential.
The information on this page is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult a lawyer about the specific facts of your matter.