Our Lawyers

EDUCATION

• LL.B., McGill University, 1991
• B.C.L., McGill University, 1991
• B.A., McGill University 1987

YEAR OF CALL

• Quebec Bar: 1992
  

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Civil and commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, financial services law and real estate law

PROFILE

Kurt A. Johnson, a partner of the firm since 1998, has based his practice on various areas of civil and commercial litigation. Both his individual and corporate clients benefit from his experience before the courts. An eloquent pleader known for his rigorous preparation, he has pleaded before all levels of Quebec courts, the Federal Court of Canada as well as several administrative tribunals. He has been involved in a number of cases of public interest and is noted for his willingness to argue challenging cases in emerging areas of law.

Professional Associations and Activities

• Member of the Quebec Bar Association
• Lecturer in International Arbitration at the École du Barreau of the Quebec Bar
• Lecturer in Trial Advocacy at McGill University's Faculty of Law (2003-2005)
• Former member of the Quebec Bar Association's Committee regarding the future of young lawyers in Quebec
  
• Chair of the Disciplinary Tribunal for Concordia University (2003-2005)
  
• Former Chairman and member of board of directors of the MAB-Mackay Foundation
• Chairman of the board of directors of Bishop's College School