Lawyer Profile

Patrick R.J. Fontaine

Patrick R.J. Fontaine

Associate Lawyer, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Address:
World Exchange Plaza
1300-100 Queen St
Ottawa  ON  K1P 1J9

Website: www.blg.com

Phone #: (416) 984-6758

Experience

Areas of Law

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Languages

English

Committees

On Sections Members

First Year of Call

2020

Firm

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

World Exchange Plaza
1300-100 Queen St
Ottawa  ON  K1P 1J9

Phone #: (613) 237-5160

Fax: (613) 230-8842

Website: www.blg.com

Biography

Patrick is an associate lawyer practicing in the Wills, Trusts & Estates Group at Merovitz Potechin LLP. Patrick obtained his law degree from the Université de Moncton in 2019, having also completed a legal internship at the New Brunswick Court of Appeal during his legal studies. Patrick was called to the Ontario bar in 2020. Prior to joining Merovitz Potechin LLP, Patrick practiced at a full-service law firm in Toronto, Ontario. Patrick’s practice focuses primarily on estate planning, including the preparation of wills, powers of attorney and trust documents for estates of all sizes. Patrick also assists his executor clients with the estate administration process, including the preparation of applications for probate. Patrick is currently in the process of obtaining his Trust and Estate Practitioner (“TEP”) designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Patrick takes pride in his work and is committed to providing high-quality services for his clients, while always remaining mindful of the time, costs and stresses that may be involved. Outside the office, Patrick enjoys camping, golfing, playing hockey, and spending time with his family and friends.