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35774
Jérôme Choquette v. Pierre-Gabriel Guimont, in his capacity as assistant syndic of the Barreau du Québec
(Quebec) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-05 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2014-12-05 | Reconsideration not accepted for filing, documents returned | |
| 2014-07-28 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete motion for reconsideration | |
| 2014-07-24 | Motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2014-07-24, (Electronic version filed on 2014-07-24) | Jérôme Choquette |
| 2014-06-27 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2014-06-27 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2014-06-26 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the reply is granted. The motion for a stay of execution of the judgment of first instance is dismissed. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Tribunal des Professions, Number 500-07-000788-129, 2014 QCTP 1, dated January 6, 2014, is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2014-06-26 |
Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, CJ Cro Ka Dismissed |
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| 2014-06-26 |
Decision on motion to extend time Granted |
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| 2014-06-02 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Cro Ka | |
| 2014-06-02 | Submission of motion for a stay of execution, CJ Cro Ka | |
| 2014-06-02 | Submission of motion to extend time, CJ Cro Ka | |
| 2014-05-01 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), To serve and file the Reply. Fees missing - rec'd 05-08-2014, Completed on: 2014-05-08, (Electronic version filed on 2014-05-01) | Jérôme Choquette |
| 2014-04-22 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Book Form), motion to ext time missing (rec'd 05-01-2014), Completed on: 2014-05-01, (Electronic version filed on 2014-04-22) | Jérôme Choquette |
| 2014-04-02 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form) | Pierre-Gabriel Guimont, in his capacity as assistant syndic of the Barreau du Québec |
| 2014-04-02 | Book of authorities, (Book Form), 2 volumes | Pierre-Gabriel Guimont, in his capacity as assistant syndic of the Barreau du Québec |
| 2014-04-02 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2014-04-02, (Electronic version filed on 2014-04-02) | Pierre-Gabriel Guimont, in his capacity as assistant syndic of the Barreau du Québec |
| 2014-03-19 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, File opened | |
| 2014-03-06 | Motion for a stay of execution, (Book Form), (Included in the application for leave to appeal), Found at page 10 of the Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2014-03-06 | Jérôme Choquette |
| 2014-03-06 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form) | Jérôme Choquette |
| 2014-03-06 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2014-03-06, (Electronic version filed on 2014-03-06) | Jérôme Choquette |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Choquette, Jérôme | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Gabriel Guimont, in his capacity as assistant syndic of the Barreau du Québec | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy J. Trudel, in her capacity as secretary of the Disciplinary council of the Barreau du Québec | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Choquette, Jérôme
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Pierre-Gabriel Guimont, in his capacity as assistant syndic of the Barreau du Québec
Counsel
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 2W8
Telephone: (514) 288-5390
FAX: (514) 288-2327
Email: danielchenard@citenet.net
Party: Nancy J. Trudel, in her capacity as secretary of the Disciplinary council of the Barreau du Québec
This party is not represented by counsel.
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Law of professions – Lawyers – Discipline – Provisional disbarment – Whether disciplinary council of Barreau du Québec erred in imposing immediate provisional disbarment on applicant.
In 2012, the respondent, the assistant syndic of the Barreau du Québec, filed a complaint against the applicant, Mr. Choquette, alleging that he had violated ss. 2.00.01, 2.01.01 and 3.02.01(c) of the Code of ethics of advocates, C.Q.L.R. c. B 1, r. 3, and ss. 59.2, 114 and 122 of the Professional Code, C.Q.L.R. c. C 26. The complaint arose out of legal proceedings in which Mr. Choquette was involved as a lawyer. The complaint filed by the assistant syndic was accompanied by a request for immediate provisional disbarment. Finding that the complaint raised grave and serious allegations undermining the purpose of the profession, that the protection of the public could be compromised and that there was prima facie evidence that Mr. Choquette had committed the alleged acts, the disciplinary council of the Barreau du Québec granted the request. The Professions Tribunal confirmed that decision.
Lower court rulings
Conseil de Discipline
06-12-02711
Provisional disbarment of applicant ordered
Conseil de Discipline
06-12-02699
see file
Tribunal des Professions
2014 QCTP 1, 500-07-000788-129
Appeal dismissed
Filed documents
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