Business contract services in Montreal
Every business in Montreal runs on contracts: with suppliers, customers, employees, partners, and lenders. Under the Civil Code of Quebec, those agreements bind the parties not only to what is expressly written but to everything that follows from the nature of the contract, usage, and the law. Quebec's civil law tradition treats contracts differently from the common law provinces, so a template downloaded from an Ontario or American website often fails exactly where you need it most.
A contract law firm grounded in Quebec civil law closes those gaps. We are a bilingual boutique litigation firm that drafts, reviews, and litigates commercial agreements for clients across Montreal, from startups in Mile End to established corporations downtown. Because we also handle business law matters more broadly, your contracts are drafted with your corporate structure and commercial goals in view.
Our founder, Me Adam Eidelmann, is a business contract lawyer and an entrepreneur. He has signed contracts on his own behalf, not just on behalf of clients, and that dual perspective shapes our "big picture" approach: every recommendation weighs the commercial consequences alongside the legal ones. When disputes arise, we explore strategic negotiation, mediation, and arbitration first. When litigation is the right answer, we provide vigorous representation.
Drafting and disputes feed each other in our practice. The lawyers who prepare your agreements also argue contract cases through our litigation practice, so they draft with a courtroom's scrutiny in mind: which clauses hold, which fail, and where the other side will attack. Clients who come to us only after a deal has broken down get the reverse benefit, counsel who can read a contract and see immediately where the strengths and weaknesses of the claim lie.
What we handle:
- Commercial agreements: supplier, service, distribution, licensing, and partnership contracts drafted for Quebec law.
- Shareholder and partnership agreements: the documents that prevent ownership disputes before they start.
- Employment contracts: agreements, restrictive covenants, and termination provisions for employers and executives.
- Contract review before signing: clause-by-clause risk assessment in plain language.
- Breach of contract litigation: pursuing damages or specific performance before the Court of Quebec or the Superior Court.
- Breach of contract defence: protecting your position and your resources when your business is sued.
- Letters of demand: formal notice under Quebec law, drafted to open the door to resolution.
Why hire Eidelmann Law for a contract matter in Montreal?
Montreal has no shortage of contract law firms. Here is what makes this one different.
Advice grounded in commercial reality
Me Adam Eidelmann built a firm the way his clients build companies. When he reviews an agreement, he is not only asking whether a clause is legal. He is asking what it costs you, what it exposes you to, and whether it fits how your business actually operates.
Cost-conscious by design
Our firm examines the economic implications of a case before accepting the mandate. If the amount in dispute does not justify a trial, we will tell you, and we will find the route that does make sense. The objective is to avoid unnecessary legal costs.
Quebec and Ontario, English and French
Montreal businesses routinely contract across the provincial border. We are licensed in both Quebec and Ontario and work in both official languages, so cross-border agreements and disputes stay under one roof.
What to expect when you work with us
1. Consultation
We review your agreement or dispute, identify the specific terms or facts the matter will turn on, and give you a frank and honest assessment of your position.
2. Strategy
We map your options with their real costs and timelines, from a redrafted clause to a letter of demand to proceedings at the Montreal courthouse on Notre-Dame Street East. You choose the route with a full picture of what each one costs and can achieve.
3. Action
We draft, negotiate, or litigate according to the plan, with the quick turnaround a boutique firm can offer.
4. Resolution
We pursue the result that makes commercial sense, and you hear from us at every step, not just at the end. When settlement opportunities appear mid-file, we bring them to you with a clear recommendation.
Get your agreements working for you
Whether you are launching a startup or managing an established corporation, having a dedicated business contract lawyer in Montreal ensures that your rights are safeguarded. Our firm brings bespoke drafting and results-driven litigation to every contract file, in English or French, on either side of the Quebec-Ontario border.
Call (514) 538-6966. Bilingual service, confidential consultation.
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.
Common questions about contract law in Montreal
When should I contact a contract lawyer?
Before signing anything with meaningful financial consequences, and immediately once a dispute begins. Early advice at the drafting stage prevents most litigation, and early strategy in a dispute preserves options that disappear with time. The earlier we see a file, the more routes remain open.
What is the cost of a consultation?
Our junior consultation rate is $275, and a consultation with Me Eidelmann is $450, plus taxes in both cases. You leave the consultation with a clear assessment of your contract or dispute and the options available to you.
How long do I have to sue for breach of contract in Quebec?
Generally three years, under article 2925 of the Civil Code of Quebec. The clock usually starts when the right of action arises. Miss the deadline and the recourse is extinguished, so don't wait to seek advice.
Which court hears contract disputes in Montreal?
Claims of 15,000$ or less can go to the Small Claims Division. The Court of Quebec hears claims under 75,000$, and the Superior Court hears claims of 100,000$ and above. Between 75,000$ and 100,000$, the plaintiff can choose either court.
Is an American or Ontario contract template valid in Quebec?
It may be technically valid and still a poor fit. Quebec operates under civil law, and concepts imported from common law jurisdictions can behave unpredictably here. Agreements intended to govern Quebec relationships should be drafted or reviewed for Quebec law.
Do I need a lawyer to send a letter of demand?
You can send one yourself, but a letter of demand drafted by counsel carries more weight, states your legal position precisely, and avoids admissions that could hurt you later. It is often the step that produces a settlement without litigation, and it interrupts the dispute's drift while your prescription period runs.
