Founder of the firm, Richard has practiced law since 1976, in civil and commercial litigation.
Richard was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1976, after graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Montreal in 1975.
As part of his practice, Richard specializes in civil and commercial litigation, as well as the management of asbestos-related disputes, for various US companies.
Richard is the co-author of Fascicle 29 of the JurisClasseur Québec – Droit international privé; Assurances terrestres.
Expertise
Civil and commercial litigation
Real estate law
Litigation management
Journey
1976 to … – Dufour Mottet Lawyers – Founder
Education
1975 – Montreal University – Faculty of Law – LL.L. (« Distinction » mention)
1984 – HEC – DSA
Association
Quebec Bar
American Defense Research Institute Association (United States)
Activities
1981 to 1986 – CLSC de Ste-Rose – member of the board of directors
1984 to 1986 – CLSC de Ste-Rose – president
1990 to 2007 – Member of the arbitration committee
2003 to… – Governor of the Fondation du Barreau du Québec, since 2015 Governor for life.
2007 to… – Corresponding Syndic of the Barreau du Québec
2011 to 2015 – Member of the board of directors of Pro Brono Quebec
2012 to … – Co-author of Fascicle 29 of the Juris Classeur Droit international privé; Land insurance
2019 to 2020 – Syndic Ad Doc
Hobbies
Cycling
Skiing
Languages spoken
French
English