Nicholas Dodd
About Nicholas Dodd
Nicholas Dodd is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2026. Nicholas Dodd is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
- Administrative and Public Law
Current Firm: Dionne Schulze SENC
Education: McGill University, J.D., graduated 2008
Location: Montréal, QC
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