Headquarters:

171 Lutz Street, Suite 202, Moncton, NB

Year founded:

2014

Number of partners and employees:

(18) 5 partners, 4 associate lawyers, 9 staff

Phone:

(506) 804 2054

Email:

jrobichaud@fidelislaw.ca

Website:

fidelislaw.ca

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/fidelislawdroit

“While we are dedicated to achieving results, we are not a settlement mill. Our successful outcomes reflect our dedication to strong advocacy and helping clients secure the compensation they deserve”

Justin J. Robichaud, Fidelis injury and Disability Law

FIDELIS LAW DROIT

Justin J. Robichaud, KC

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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 he 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 Lawyers Association. She is an active member of various associations and committees, and this year, she has served as 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, he 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. Mathieu 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 Lawyer Association, the Moncton Area Lawyer’s Association, and the New Brunswick Health Council. He currently serves as second vice president of the Law Society of New Brunswick.

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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 Expert 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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Virginia Gillmore

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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 a 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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Fidelis Injury and Disability Law has a clear mandate to advocate for individuals and families in New Brunswick affected by serious injury or disability. Since its founding in 2014 by partners Mathieu Picard, Justin Robichaud, and Marie-Josée Ouellette, the firm has developed a reputation for steady growth, strong client relationships, and local presence. The three founding partners remain hands-on and closely involved in the firm’s day-to-day work. Fidelis Law may be modest in size, but its reach extends across the province and beyond. In 2024 and 2025, Canadian Lawyer named it one of the country’s Top Personal Injury Boutiques, highlighting the firm’s leadership and long-standing client relationships. Its lawyers are known for their direct, client-focused approach and dedication to handling complex personal injury and disability claims. Most new clients come through professional and community referrals, which reflect its legal performance and reputation. “While we are dedicated to achieving results, we are not a settlement mill,” says founding partner Justin Robichaud. “Our successful outcomes reflect our dedication to strong advocacy and helping clients secure the compensation they deserve.” Much of the firm’s growth has been driven by relationships. Over time, it has built strong working connections with treating physicians, treatment providers, independent experts, and others involved in rehabilitation and support, all of whom play a critical role in a client’s recovery. These partnerships allow the firm to assist clients with timely access to treatment and provide a more coordinated approach to their recovery. That broader view of advocacy, which includes health, finances, and personal well-being, remains central to the firm’s identity.

“A satisfied client is one who knows we understood the full scope of their case, explored every avenue and took every possible step to maximize their recovery, and ultimately delivered results”

Mathieu Picard, Fidelis injury and Disability Law

Howard R. Blitstein

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Renée Vinett

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Paul Miller 

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Liane Brown

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Howard Blitstein is a partner and personal injury lawyer committed to helping those who have suffered harm obtain the financial security and the medical and rehabilitative services they need to get them on the road to recovery. He has always been willing to fight for his clients’ rights all the way to trial when necessary, even in the most complex cases. Blitstein is dedicated to giving back to the community. He hosts an annual charity tennis tournament called Law Slam Tennis Challenge, which raises funds for hospitals and organizations that provide legal services to those in need. 

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Renée Vinett is a co-managing partner whose practice is devoted to fighting for the rights of injured accident victims and their families in a wide range of personal injury matters. She has successfully conducted numerous trials and hearings before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. In addition to being a lawyer, Vinett has been a registered nurse for over 30 years, with experience in disability management in both the United States and Canada. Her medical knowledge and legal expertise enable her to approach each case from the central perspective, that her clients’ needs and long-term quality of life are paramount. Vineet holds memberships with legal and professional associations, for which she often chairs and lectures at their continuing legal education programs. She is also a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario. 

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Renée Vinett 

Paul Miller has over 25 years of experience advocating for people who have suffered personal injuries, often due to airline accidents or defective products and medical devices. He was one of Canada’s first litigators to use mass torts, in which a group of plaintiffs simultaneously launch individual lawsuits against a common defendant. Miller has worked on some of the most socially relevant cases of our time and has demonstrated the value of the mass tort approach as a means of achieving justice for many deserving Canadians in numerous high-profile cases. 

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Paul Miller 

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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“Our holistic approach distinguishes us from our competitors because by offering a more personalized, comprehensive, and supportive experience, we can better address the diverse needs of our clients,” Ouellette says. The firm emphasizes communication and responsiveness, keeping clients informed and included in major decisions. Its legal team takes the time to explain the strategy, manage expectations, and work toward outcomes that match each client’s long-term needs. “A satisfied client is one who knows we understood the full scope of their case, explored every avenue and took every possible step to maximize their recovery, and ultimately delivered results,” Picard says. Fidelis Law benefits from the extensive experience of its team. Partner Chantal Thibodeau, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, brings decades of trial experience to the firm. Her insight and perspective, alongside the diverse backgrounds of Fidelis Law’s other lawyers, contribute to the thoughtful and strategic approach that defines the firm’s work. Fidelis Law’s influence extends beyond client representation to the advancement of the legal system itself. Its partners hold prominent leadership roles within the legal profession, reflecting the firm’s deep commitment to the integrity, development, and future of the legal system. Justin Robichaud is a past president of both the Law Society of New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Bar Association and is a current member of Council of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Marie-Josée Ouellette currently serves as president of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association, and Mathieu Picard is the current second vice president of the Law Society of New Brunswick. Fidelis Law also remains engaged in legal education. Its lawyers are frequently sought after as speakers at legal conferences and the partners serve as sessional lecturers at the Université de Moncton Faculty of Law, where they teach Insurance Law. The firm has stayed deliberately small to remain agile and accessible. Its size allows the team to stay close to the work, build strong relationships, and grow steadily through word-of-mouth, without chasing scale for the sake of it.

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