Commercial Litigation Services in Montreal
Commercial disputes in Quebec are decided under the Civil Code of Quebec and conducted under the Code of Civil Procedure, and both reward the party with a plan. Claims under $75,000 proceed before the Court of Quebec, claims of $100,000 and above before the Superior Court, and between those amounts the plaintiff chooses. Most files are heard at the Montreal courthouse on Notre-Dame Street East in Old Montreal. Knowing the forum, the timelines, and the pressure points before the first letter goes out is what separates a managed dispute from an expensive one.
We are a bilingual boutique litigation firm whose core practice is exactly this work. Our litigation team acts for companies, shareholders, and business owners across Montreal in contract, partnership, and commercial matters, and because we also advise on business law, we understand the operations behind the dispute, not just the pleadings in front of it.
Every mandate begins with our "big picture" test. Me Adam Eidelmann is a litigator and an entrepreneur, and he examines the economic implications of a case before we accept it: what the claim is worth, what it will cost to fight, and what the dispute is doing to your business in the meantime. The Code of Civil Procedure itself directs parties to consider private dispute resolution before going to court, and we take that seriously. We pursue strategic negotiation, mediation, and arbitration where they produce a better net result, and we litigate vigorously when they do not.
What we handle:
- Breach of contract claims: pursuing damages or performance when a supplier, customer, or partner fails to deliver.
- Defence of commercial claims: protecting your business, and its ability to operate, when it is the party being sued.
- Shareholder disputes: oppression claims, deadlocks, and buyout conflicts between business partners.
- Partnership disputes: disagreements over control, profit-sharing, and the dissolution of joint ventures.
- Injunctions and provisional measures: urgent court orders to preserve assets or stop harm while a case proceeds.
- Letters of demand: the formal first strike under Quebec law, drafted to open the path to resolution.
- Mediation and arbitration: resolving disputes privately when speed and confidentiality serve you better than a courtroom.
Why hire Eidelmann Law for a commercial dispute in Montreal?
Three reasons Montreal businesses bring their disputes to our firm.
The economics come first
Litigation is an investment decision, and we treat it like one. Before recommending any step, we weigh the realistic recovery against the realistic cost, in money and in your time. If a negotiated exit beats a courtroom win, you will hear it from us early. Our aim is always to avoid unnecessary legal costs.
A commercial dispute lawyer who has run a business
Adam Eidelmann has signed the contracts, managed the payroll, and carried the risk himself. He reads a dispute the way an owner does: as a threat to operations, relationships, and reputation, not just a legal file. That perspective shapes strategy from the first consultation to the final judgment.
Built for the fight when it comes
Boutique size means direct access to counsel and quick turnaround, and it takes nothing away from firepower. When a matter must be tried, we prepare it thoroughly and argue it vigorously before the Court of Quebec or the Superior Court, in English or French.
What to expect when you work with us
1. Consultation
We review the dispute, the documents, and the other party, then give you a frank assessment of your position and its realistic value.
2. Strategy
We map the routes: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or proceedings, each with its costs, timelines, and odds laid out plainly. You choose with the full picture in front of you.
3. Action
We send the letter of demand, file the proceedings, or open the negotiation, and we move with the quick turnaround a boutique firm can offer.
4. Resolution
We pursue the outcome that makes commercial sense for your business, and we revisit the strategy honestly if the file changes rather than running it on autopilot.
Common questions about commercial litigation in Montreal
When should I contact a Montreal commercial litigation lawyer?
At the first sign that a dispute is real: an unpaid account turning into silence, a partner talking through lawyers, a demand arriving by bailiff. Positions taken in early letters and calls shape the entire file, and Quebec's three-year prescription period is already running.
What is the cost of a consultation?
Our junior consultation rate is 275$, and a consultation with Me Eidelmann is 450$, plus taxes in both cases. We assess the dispute, the evidence, and the realistic outcomes, and you leave knowing whether the fight is worth having and what it would take to win or settle it.
Which court will hear my commercial dispute?
Claims under 75,000$ go before the Court of Quebec and claims of 100,000$ and above before the Superior Court, with the plaintiff choosing between them in the 75,000$ to 100,000$ range. Claims of 15,000$ or less may qualify for the Small Claims Division. Montreal matters are heard at the courthouse on Notre-Dame Street East.
How long do I have to sue over a business dispute in Quebec?
The general prescription period is three years under article 2925 of the Civil Code of Quebec. The starting point can be contested, and acknowledgments or partial payments can affect it, so have a potential claim assessed early rather than letting the clock decide for you.
Do commercial disputes always end up at trial?
Most do not. The Code of Civil Procedure requires parties to consider private dispute resolution, and many files settle after a well-drafted letter of demand or a structured negotiation. We prepare every file as if it will be tried, which is precisely what makes the other side willing to settle it.
Put a strategist between your business and the dispute
Reach out to us at Eidelmann Law for professional and strategic commercial litigation services in Montreal, Quebec, H4P 2S4, ensuring easy access for businesses across the city.
You can call us directly at (514) 538-6966 or email us at info@eidelmannlaw.ca for quick inquiries or to schedule a consultation.
We address a wide range of commercial disputes with tailored legal solutions. From contract breaches to shareholder disagreements and intellectual property conflicts, we guide businesses through Quebec City's complex litigation process. Our experienced team, led by Me Adam Eidelmann and Me Micheal Romanelli, offers bilingual legal support to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
