Headquarters:

171 Lutz Street, Suite 202, Moncton, NB

Year founded:

2014

Number of employees:

(18) 5 partners, 3 associate lawyers, 10 staff

Phone:

(506) 804 2054

Email:

fidelis@fidelislaw.ca

Website:

fidelislaw.ca

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/fidelislawdroit

“We understand that behind every case is a person and a family whose lives have been impacted. While we are dedicated to achieving results, we are not a settlement mill. Our track record of successful outcomes speaks to our commitment to fighting tirelessly for clients’ rights and promoting their well-being”

Justin Robichaud, FIDELIS LAW DROIT

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Justin J. Robichaud, KC

Founding Partner

Marie-Josée Ouellette

Founding Partner

Mathieu N. Picard

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Justin Robichaud is a founding partner of Fidelis Law and was appointed to the King’s Counsel in 2021. His legal practice is focused on personal injury and insurance law litigation, and he is a compassionate and resourceful advocate. Robichaud served as president of the Law Society of New Brunswick in 2022–23, was the president of the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Bar Association in 2018–19, and currently serves as Council Member of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. In addition, he is a sessional lecturer at the Université de Moncton Faculty of Law, teaching Insurance Law. 

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Justin J. Robichaud, KC 

Marie-Josée Ouellette is a founding partner of Fidelis Law. Her legal practice is primarily devoted to disability insurance claims and personal injury cases, and she is known for her client-focused approach. Ouellette teaches insurance law at the Université de Moncton and has presented papers at professional conferences for the Law Society of New Brunswick, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyer Association. She is an active member of various associations and committees, and this year will be named president of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association.

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Marie-Josée Ouellette

Mathieu Picard is a founding partner of Fidelis Law. In his legal practice, Picard concentrates on personal injury cases and civil litigation, including complex commercial cases. He possesses a large array of professional experience, including a nomination to a federal administrative tribunal by the Governor in Council. Picard is a sessional lecturer at the Université de Moncton Faculty of Law, teaching insurance law, and he contributes to the legal profession in New Brunswick as a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association, the Moncton Area Lawyers’ Association, and the New Brunswick Health Council.  

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Mathieu N. Picard 

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Chantal Thibodeau, KC

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Chantal Thibodeau is a partner at Fidelis Law and was appointed to the Queen’s Counsel in 2017. She brings a wealth of experience in insurance law, having spent the first part of her career as insurance defence counsel. Now representing the victims of personal injury accidents, she utilizes her skills to advocate for their rights and interests. Thibodeau has appeared before all levels of court in New Brunswick, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. She has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers and Canadian Legal Lexpert for excellence in personal injury and insurance law for many years. She is a sessional lecturer at the Université de Moncton Faculty of Law, teaching insurance law, and is also a member of the discipline committee for the Law Society of New Brunswick.

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Chantal Thibodeau, KC

Virginia Gillmore

Partner

Virginia Gillmore is a partner at Fidelis Law. She began her tenure at Fidelis as a paralegal before completing her law degree at the Université de Moncton and returning as a lawyer. Through her dedication, tenacity, and exemplary client service, she proved herself to be valuable member of the team and was made a partner in 2024. Gillmore practices personal injury law and civil litigation. She has appeared before all levels of court in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. In addition, she contributes to the Law Society of New Brunswick as a member of the Bar Admissions Program Committee and the Bar Admission Committee.

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Virginia Gillmore 

Fidelis Injury and Disability Law is deeply rooted in the communities it serves and prides itself on being a good neighbour and ally as it relentlessly advocates for those struggling with the aftermath of an accident or disability with compassion and empathy. The legal team treats every client with the care and respect they deserve, dedicating the time and resources to build robust cases to secure full financial compensation and justice for those it represents in New Brunswick. “We understand that behind every case is a person and a family whose lives have been impacted,” says founding partner Justin Robichaud. “While we are dedicated to achieving results, we are not a settlement mill. Our track record of successful outcomes speaks to our commitment to fighting tirelessly for clients’ rights and promoting their well-being.” Integrity and ethical practice are at the heart of Fidelis Injury and Disability Law. Its holistic attitude toward addressing clients’ needs spans a comprehensive approach that goes beyond their immediate legal issues. The team considers the client’s entire situation, ensuring personalized and effective legal solutions, and draws upon its extensive network of healthcare professionals to facilitate timely and appropriate medical treatments for clients. That wholehearted dedication to exceptional client service is championed by founding partners Justin Robichaud, KC; Marie-Josée Ouellette; and Mathieu N. Picard, as well as partners Chantal Thibodeau, KC and Virginia Gillmore. Beyond the team’s legal knowledge and experience, the leaders underscore the importance of support and compassion in helping clients navigate an often emotionally challenging legal process.

“This proactive and forward-thinking mindset allows us to quickly identify creative solutions to legal challenges, potentially resolving issues more efficiently and cost-effectively for our clients”

MATHIEU PICARD, FIDELIS LAW DROIT

David Lackman 

Senior Counsel

Jonathan Burton 

Senior Associate

Erin Ellis

Senior Associate 

Liane Brown

Partner

David Lackman graduated with honours from Montreal’s McGill University in 1978. Thereafter, he received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. In 1982, he was admitted by the Supreme Court of California to practice as an attorney and counsellor-at-law in the state’s courts. He was admitted by the Law Society of Ontario as a barrister, solicitor and notary public in 1985.  Lackman’s litigation practice now extends over 35 years, encompassing serious and complex personal injury and disability claims, and wrongful death claims. He has achieved outstanding results against some of the country’s largest corporations, including railway operators. 

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David Lackman 

Jonathan Burton is a senior associate at Gluckstein Lawyers, a prominent personal injury law firm based in Toronto. With over 18 years of experience, he has established himself as a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated personal injury lawyer. Burton joined the firm in 2005 and has since been instrumental in providing expert legal representation to clients seeking justice for their injuries. His broad expertise and commitment to his clients make him an invaluable member of the Gluckstein Lawyers team. 

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Jonathan Burton 

Erin Ellis has over a decade of experience and a proven track record of success advocating for survivors of both recent and historical sexual and physical abuse. She represents plaintiffs from across Canada, demanding acknowledgment and compensation for the harms perpetrated or facilitated by individuals and institutions, including abuse by teachers, coaches, relatives, foster parents, doctors, and clergy.  Ellis has a deep understanding of civil abuse litigation. Her extensive experience allows her to work effectively with her clients to determine the best approach for each individual case. She is passionate about representing survivors and uses compassion, dedication, and strong advocacy skills to assist her clients. 

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Erin Ellis 

Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death cases.

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Liane Brown

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Liane Brown

Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation. His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe orthopedic injuries. For him, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are the most gratifying.

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Ben Irantalab

That philosophy extends to their involvement in the legal community, where the firm’s lawyers participate in professional associations, present their research at industry conferences, contribute to analysis and legal system improvements, and advocate for change in the laws and regulations that promote road safety and protect the rights of accident victims. The firm also stands as an industry leader for successfully transitioning its practice to thrive in a remote workforce environment and electronically executing legal documents and procedures. “This proactive and forward-thinking mindset allows us to quickly identify creative solutions to legal challenges, potentially resolving issues more efficiently and cost-effectively for our clients,” adds Picard.

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Will has helped thousands of clients throughout his 40-year legal career. Under his leadership, the firm’s legal team fights daily to advance clients’ cases but will settle if there is a reasonable proposal. If not, they will take the case to trial to secure the justice clients deserve. Will Trial Lawyers’ trial success rate is consistently ranked among the top in the industry, reflecting its results-oriented approach. Its persuasive courtroom skills have also established the firm as a leader in the field. “When you choose our firm, you choose proven trial champions,” he says. A majority of clients are word-of-mouth referrals and co-counsel arrangements with other lawyers, something the firm does not take for granted. The legal team attributes this to the work it puts into ensuring that every client is treated fairly. “It is important to understand the client’s goals and to develop a strategy to get them there within the confines of the legal system,” he adds. “It is up to us to ensure that we have identified the full extent of their future needs and to advocate on their behalf to ensure that they receive compensation that will ensure they can meet those needs.”

· serious injury claims · medical malpractice claims · long-term disability denials · slip-and-fall accidents

· Day-to-day Shout-outs – to award outstanding work, employees can exchange earned points for gift vouchers of up to $150 · Quarterly Stars Award – employees demonstrating core values have the chance to win $500 · Annual Hero’s Celebration – manager-nominated and peer-voted awards where outstanding employees earn a $5,000 bonus

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Liane Brown

Since the firm’s founding in 2014, the partners have built a robust network of relationships within the legal profession and beyond. Its lawyers are also instrumental in building trust within the legal community and nurturing strong relationships with healthcare providers in their clients’ best interests. The firm’s all-encompassing approach differentiates it as among the best nationwide. Canadian Lawyer recognized it as a Top Personal Injury Boutique of 2024. “Ultimately, we want our clients to feel satisfied with the outcome of their legal case and the support provided along the way,” says Ouellette. “It’s more than just ensuring full financial compensation; we tirelessly strive to secure the treatment they require to recover from their injuries.”

“Ultimately, we want our clients to feel satisfied with the outcome of their legal case and the support provided along the way. It’s more than just ensuring full financial compensation; we tirelessly strive to secure the treatment they require to recover from their injuries”

Marie-Josée Ouellette, FIDELIS LAW DROIT