Roger Paiement

Roger offers his clients a strategic approach combined with a practical, results-oriented approach.

A seasoned litigator, he represents his clients before all levels of court, in cases involving environmental issues (administrative and penal), municipal law (permits, acquired rights, disguised expropriation, etc.), contaminated land, wetlands, applications for certificates of authorization under the Environment Quality Act, land-use planning, quarries and sandpits, landfill sites and the CPTAQ, among others

He also advises clients on real estate transactions presenting environmental issues (contaminated soils, triggers under the Environment Quality Act, liability of environmental consultants, etc.).

Over the years, he has published a number of articles on wetlands in particular, disguised expropriation, contaminated soils and the professional liability of environmental consultants. Some of these articles have been cited by the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal.