Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Montreal Law Firm for Civil, Criminal & Human Rights Cases
Established in 1976, Grey Casgrain has built a reputation as a leading litigation firm dedicated to defending individual rights against institutional power. Our team of experienced lawyers specializes in civil, criminal, human rights, and constitutional law, with a proven track record in landmark cases before the Supreme Court of Canada and international tribunals. We combine academic rigor with practical advocacy, offering clients personalized legal strategies grounded in decades of collective experience.Our commitment to social justice drives our work in areas like language rights, immigration law, and challenges to government policies. With multilingual capabilities and a focus on cost-effective representation, we serve individuals facing complex legal battles while maintaining transparency and compassion throughout the process.
Services
Civil Law
Criminal Defense
Human Rights Litigation
Constitutional Law
Immigration Appeals
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We provide clear legal advice with decades of litigation experience in complex cases.
- Our firm specializes in challenging government institutions and large corporations.
- We combine academic expertise with practical courtroom strategies for effective representation.
- Our lawyers have appeared over 50 times before the Supreme Court of Canada.
- We maintain multilingual capabilities to serve diverse client needs in Montreal and nationally.
Associations and certifications
- Barreau du Qubec
Services
Civil Law
Our civil law practice handles disputes involving property, contracts, and personal rights. We represent clients in defamation cases, oppression remedies, and complex civil litigation. With experience in Quebec and Canadian courts, we provide strategic advocacy for individuals facing corporate or institutional adversaries.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients in criminal cases ranging from DUI charges to serious criminal offenses. Our team has appeared before all levels of Canadian courts, including the Supreme Court. We focus on protecting constitutional rights and challenging prosecutorial overreach in both provincial and federal cases.
Human Rights Litigation
Specializing in human rights cases, we challenge discriminatory practices and government policies. Our landmark cases include language rights disputes and systemic discrimination claims. We represent clients before domestic tribunals and international human rights bodies.
Constitutional Law
We litigate constitutional challenges under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Our firm has shaped legal precedents through Supreme Court cases involving government accountability, individual freedoms, and institutional overreach in areas like education and immigration policy.
Immigration Appeals
Our immigration practice focuses on appeals and judicial reviews. We represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board and Federal Court, challenging decisions on refugee status, sponsorship denials, and security clearance revocations with a focus on human rights considerations.
People
Julius Grey
Founding Partner
Renowned lawyer with 50+ years of experience, admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1974. Taught at McGill and Universit de Montral, published extensively on law and capitalism, and received the Barreau du Qubec Medal in 2004.
Genevive Grey
Partner
Civil law specialist since 2013, practicing in human rights, family law, and civil litigation. Mediator in civil and labor law, with Supreme Court experience in the landmark Ward v. Quebec case.
Vanessa Paliotti
Partner
Quebec Bar member since 2019, focusing on immigration law and human rights. Represented clients in constitutional challenges against Quebec's language laws and defended individuals detained abroad illegally.
Maxwell Silverman
Partner
Specializes in social justice litigation, employment law, and human rights. Teaches at Concordia University, with expertise in prisoners' rights and gender minority legal issues.
Adama Ndour
Associate
Recent graduate with focus on constitutional law and administrative law. Research lawyer in high-profile constitutional challenges, combining international studies with legal practice.
Questions
What areas of law does Grey Casgrain specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, criminal defense, human rights law, constitutional challenges, and immigration appeals, with particular expertise in cases involving government institutions.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lawyers collectively have over 100 years of experience, including 50+ Supreme Court appearances. Many team members have academic backgrounds in law and publications on legal theory.
Can you handle international legal matters?
While primarily focused on Canadian law, we've represented clients before the United Nations Human Rights Sub-Committee and handle cross-border cases involving immigration and international human rights.
What makes your firm different from other law firms?
We uniquely combine academic expertise with courtroom experience, maintaining a focus on individual rights against institutional power while preserving multilingual and culturally sensitive client service.
Do you offer consultations for potential cases?
Yes, we provide initial consultations to assess case viability. Contact us through our website or phone number to discuss your legal matter with our intake team.
