Business Details
22 Years
experience
Montreal Legal Experts in Real Estate & Estate Law
Since 2004, Schneider Legal have been providing highly specialized legal services to clients in Montreal and beyond. Our firm combines extensive experience in real estate law, estate planning, construction law, and commercial litigation to deliver practical, client-focused solutions. With a team of dedicated professionals, we prioritize personalized service and efficient case management while maintaining rigorous adherence to legal standards. Our expertise spans complex real estate transactions, estate administration disputes, construction project legalities, and labor law matters. We serve residential and commercial clients, offering both preventive legal guidance and robust representation in litigation.Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive clear communication throughout their legal proceedings. The firm's leadership includes seasoned practitioners with deep roots in Quebec's legal community, ensuring authoritative representation across our practice areas. We maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders while upholding the highest ethical standards in all client interactions. Our approach balances legal expertise with practical problem-solving to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Construction Law
Commercial Litigation
Labor Law
Latent Defects
Probate Services
Contract Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in Quebec legal practice
- Our team includes certified specialists in real estate and estate law
- We provide personalized case management with regular client updates
- Our firm maintains transparent billing practices with no hidden fees
- We combine practical solutions with rigorous legal analysis
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice addresses residential and commercial property transactions, latent defects, brokerage issues, and lease disputes. We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in resolving complex property matters. Our expertise includes legal hypothec issues, expropriation cases, and construction-related real estate concerns.
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including will creation, mandate preparation for incapacity, and succession planning. Our team assists liquidators with estate administration, probate proceedings, and resolving intestacy situations while ensuring compliance with Quebec legal requirements.
Construction Law
Our construction law practice handles hypothec registration, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution for owners, contractors, and suppliers. We address project delays, quality disputes, and regulatory compliance issues throughout the construction process.
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses in commercial lease disputes, contract enforcement, and civil litigation matters. Our services include resolving payment arrears, enforcing exclusivity clauses, and handling tenant-landlord conflicts in both residential and commercial contexts.
Labor Law
Our labor law practice covers employment contract drafting, termination disputes, and workplace rights protection. We advise on non-competition clauses, duty of loyalty obligations, and compliance with Quebec labor standards legislation.
People
Sylvan Schneider
President
Founder and President of Schneider Legal with 20+ years of legal experience in Quebec. Specializes in real estate and construction law, frequently featured in media for legal expertise.
Stav Davidson
Junior Lawyer
Junior lawyer with specialization in estate law and commercial litigation. Provides dedicated client support while working under senior attorneys' supervision.
Michael Chalkhoun
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal supporting real estate transactions and document preparation. Ensures efficient case management and client communication.
Elaine Boroff
Administrative Assistant
Administrative professional managing client communications and office operations with over 15 years of legal industry experience.
Questions
What areas of law does Schneider Attorneys specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, construction law, commercial litigation, and labor law matters.
How are initial consultations billed?
First consultations are billed hourly based on the assigned lawyer's rate, with no fixed fees.
Do you handle legal aid cases?
No, we don't accept legal aid mandates at this time.
Can legal fees be reimbursed?
Reimbursement is generally not possible except in specific estate matters where the liquidator may qualify.
What documents should I bring to my first meeting?
Clients should bring all relevant legal documents related to their case for optimal consultation outcomes.
How long do legal procedures typically take?
Timelines vary by case complexity, with estate matters typically prioritized over commercial cases in court scheduling.
