Jean Saint-Onge Ad. E.
Recognized since 2006
Montréal, Quebec
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Class Action Litigation
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Product Liability Law
As a member of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in the BLG Montréal office, Jean draws on his experience to further enhance the strategic direction and management of class actions in which the firm is involved. He has acted in numerous matters, has successfully argued several precedent-setting cases and is known for his ability to find practical and sustainable solutions in cases that are frequently complex and involve several defendants. A highly accomplished class actions lawyer, Jean Saint-Onge has extensive experience as defence counsel representing private and public sector clients, including large multi-nationals, particularly in multi-jurisdiction and cross-border class actions. Jean's expertise extends across a number of fields of law, including competition, product liability and environmental law. Jean is a certified mediator of the Barreau du Québec, and a member of the Institut de médiation et d'arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ). Since 2004, Jean has organized and hosted the National Conference of the Barreau du Québec on Class Actions – Recent Developments in Québec, Canada, and the United States, the largest continuing professional training activity in the field in Canada. Additionally, Jean is the recipient of the Prix de la justice du Québec 2007, Québec's highest honorary distinction in the field of law. He is also is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, invitation only honorary trial lawyers societies. He is a board member of The Fondation Lafontaine-Cormier a non profit group devoted to the preservation of our judicial heritage. Advocatus Emeritus - Ad. E. Prix de la Justice du Québec Award- 2007. Québec Bar 1981.
- E-mail: jsaintonge@lavery.ca
- Lawyer Page: https://blg.com/en/Our-People/SaintOnge-Jean
- 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West
Suite 900
Montréal, QC H3B 5H4
Canada
- English
- French
- Spanish
257 The Best Lawyers in Canada™ awards
58 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ awards
- Class Action Litigation, Montréal, Canada (2018)
- Class Action Litigation, Montréal, Canada (2013)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Class Action Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Product Liability Law
- Defendants
- Prix de la Justice du Québec Award (2007)
- 2003 Pro Bono Award - Canadian Bar Association (Québec Division)
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Advocatus Emeritus ( Ad.E.)
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