{"id":5574,"date":"2026-05-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/?p=5574"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:54:19","slug":"professional-liability-in-quebec-recourse-against-a-lawyer-notary-doctor-or-accountant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/professional-liability-in-quebec-recourse-against-a-lawyer-notary-doctor-or-accountant\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Liability in Quebec: Recourse Against a Lawyer, Notary, Doctor or Accountant"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5574\" class=\"elementor elementor-5574 elementor-5554 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-pt0zw91 elementor-section-stretched banner2-video elementor-section-height-full elementor-section-boxed 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data-id=\"gd4wueo\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2xmpmxh elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2xmpmxh\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0}th{border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;text-align:left}td{border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px 14px}<\/style><h2>What is professional liability in Quebec?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Professional liability in Quebec is governed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/document\/lc\/CCQ-1991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civil Code of Quebec (articles 2098 to 2100),<\/a> which defines the obligations of professionals towards their clients. When a lawyer, notary, doctor, accountant or any other professional commits a fault in the performance of his duties, he engages his civil liability and can be sued for damages. <\/p>\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opq.gouv.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office des professions du Qu\u00e9bec (OPQ),<\/a> all regulated professionals must practice their profession in accordance with the standards of their respective professional order. Violation of these standards may result in both civil and disciplinary remedies. <\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/\">ABG CJ Company<\/a>, a law firm specializing in <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/service\/civil-and-commercial-litigation\/\">commercial civil litigation<\/a>, assists clients facing professional liability situations. Understanding your rights is essential to getting redress. <\/p>\n\n<h2>The three conditions of professional liability<\/h2>\n\n<p>To engage the liability of a professional in Quebec, three fundamental elements must be established:<\/p>\n\n<h3>1. Professional Misconduct<\/h3>\n\n<p>The fault lies in a breach of professional duties. This can be negligence, omission, error in judgment, or failure to meet the standards of the profession. For example, a lawyer who forgets a statute of limitations is committing serious misconduct towards his client.  <\/p>\n\n<h3>2. Damage<\/h3>\n\n<p>The customer must have suffered real and quantifiable harm &#8211; financial loss, legal delay, additional costs, or suffering. Mere dissatisfaction without material impact is not enough to establish damage. <\/p>\n\n<h3>3. The causal link<\/h3>\n\n<p>It is necessary to demonstrate that the fault of the professional directly caused the damage. This cause-and-effect relationship must be clear and established on a balance of probabilities. <\/p>\n\n<h2>Types of Professionals and Disciplinary Orders<\/h2>\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead style=\"background-color: #1a3a5c; color: white;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Profession<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Professional<\/th>\n Order<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Example of fault<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Lawyer<\/strong><\/td>\n\n <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Quebec Bar<\/td><td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Failure to comply with a limitation date, failure to provide adequate representation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Notary<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Chambre des notaires du Qu\u00e9bec<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Defective drafting of a deed, omission of advice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Doctor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Coll\u00e8ge des m\u00e9decins du Qu\u00e9bec<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Misdiagnosis, treatment without consent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Accountant<\/strong><\/td>\nQuebec \n <td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">CPA Order<\/td><td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Serious accounting errors, inadequate tax advice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Engineer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ordre des ing\u00e9nieurs du Qu\u00e9bec<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Faulty plans, insufficient supervision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>Evidence of Professional Liability<\/h2>\n\n<p>One of the major difficulties in professional liability cases is to establish proof of fault. The plaintiff (the aggrieved client) must generally prove that the professional has acted contrary to the standards of his profession. <\/p>\n\n<p>To do this, it is common to call on an expert in the same professional field to testify that the defendant&#8217;s behaviour deviates from accepted practices. An independent expert opinion is often decisive in these disputes. <\/p>\n\n<p>The burden of proof rests on the balance of probabilities \u2013 it is sufficient to demonstrate that it is more likely than not that the fault occurred and caused the damage.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Available remedies<\/h2>\n\n<p>In the event of professional misconduct, the aggrieved client has several options:<\/p>\n\n<h3>Complaint to the professional order<\/h3>\n\n<p>Each professional is subject to a disciplinary order. A complaint can be filed with the syndic of the order concerned. This procedure aims to sanction the professional on the disciplinary level (reprimand, disbarment, suspension).  <\/p>\n\n<h3>Civil lawsuit<\/h3>\n\n<p>The customer may bring an action for damages in the civil courts. This is the only way to obtain financial compensation for the damage suffered. <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/service\/civil-and-commercial-litigation\/\">A civil commercial litigation action<\/a> may seek the recovery of costs, interest and moral damages. <\/p>\n\n<h3>Recourse to the property manager<\/h3>\n\n<p>The syndic of the professional order investigates complaints and may refer the matter to a disciplinary council. This route is free or at low cost to the complainant. <\/p>\n\n<h2>Complaint to the Order vs. Civil lawsuit <\/h2>\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead style=\"background-color: #1a3a5c; color: white;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Appearance<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Complaint to the College<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Civil lawsuit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Objective<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Disciplining the professional<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Obtaining financial redress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Organization<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Professional order (syndic)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Civil Court<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Free or minimal<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Court costs and legal fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Typically 1-2 years<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Often 2-5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Compensation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">None (disciplinary)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Possible damages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>Specific limitation periods<\/h2>\n\n<p>In Quebec, the limitation period for bringing a professional liability action is generally three years from the discovery of the damage. However, this period may be suspended or interrupted in certain circumstances. <\/p>\n\n<p>It is crucial to act quickly. If the deadline has passed, you will lose the right to bring an action. For complaints to professional orders, the deadlines may be different depending on the order.  <\/p>\n\n<p>If you have a question or have discovered malpractice, <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/\">ABG CJ recommends<\/a> that you consult a lawyer specializing in <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/service\/mediation-arbitration-and-dispute-resolution\/\">mediation and dispute resolution<\/a> as soon as possible to preserve your rights.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Our civil litigation lawyers near you<\/h2>\n<p>Professional liability claims require specialized expertise in civil law. The <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/\">ABG&amp;CJ Lawyers<\/a> team assists victims of malpractice in <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/civil-litigation-lawyer-montreal\/\">Montreal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/civil-litigation-lawyer-longueuil\/\">Longueuil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/civil-litigation-lawyer-laval\/\">Laval<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/civil-litigation-lawyer-brossard\/\">Brossard<\/a> and on the <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/civil-litigation-lawyer-on-the-south-shore\/\">South Shore<\/a>. Our lawyers assess the fault, the damage suffered and the chances of success before initiating proceedings.  <\/p>\n\n<h2>Related articles<\/h2>\n<p>Also consult our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/en\/formal-notice-in-quebec-a-complete-guide-to-protecting-your-rights\/\">formal notice in Quebec<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/prescription-extinctive-au-quebec-delais-exceptions-et-strategies-juridiques\/\">extinctive prescription periods<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/compagnieabgcj.ca\/troubles-de-voisinage-au-quebec-vos-droits-selon-larticle-976-c-c-q\/\">neighborhood disturbances in Quebec<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3>How long does it take to receive compensation for malpractice?<\/h3>\n\n<p>A professional liability action generally takes 2 to 5 years depending on the complexity of the case and the appeals. A complaint to the professional order can be resolved more quickly (1 to 2 years), but does not lead to financial compensation. <\/p>\n\n<h3>Do I have to file a complaint with the College or file a civil suit first?<\/h3>\n\n<p>These two remedies are independent. You can sue one, the other, or both. However, a complaint to the order does not wait, whereas a civil action must respect a three-year limitation period. It is often strategic to consult a lawyer before choosing your approach.   <\/p>\n\n<h3>What is the probability of winning a professional liability action?<\/h3>\n\n<p>This depends heavily on the quality of the evidence, including expert opinion. Cases where the fault is well documented and the causal link is clear have a better chance of success. Each case is unique.  <\/p>\n\n<h3>Can I sue a professional after several years?<\/h3>\n\n<p>No, not beyond the three-year statute of limitations. This period starts from the day you discovered or should have discovered the damage. Failure to comply with this limit will result in the rejection of your action.  <\/p>\n\n<h3>Is there insurance covering professional liability?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Yes, most professionals are covered by professional liability insurance. This insurance may cover some or all of the damages awarded, under certain conditions. <\/p>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Combien de temps pour recevoir une compensation en cas de faute professionnelle ?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Une action en responsabilit\u00e9 professionnelle prend g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement 2 \u00e0 5 ans selon la complexit\u00e9 du dossier et les appels. 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