David Joanisse, ADR Attorney in the United States
focused on ADR, Business, and Construction
Dedicated adr attorney.
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David Joanisse is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Construction.
- Based in
- Montréal, QUEBEC
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Construction
- Handles ADR, Business, and Construction matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026).
About David Joanisse: David Joanisse is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Construction.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by David Joanisse
David concentrates on adr, business, construction, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Business
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Construction
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General
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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ADR cases nationwide
David takes adr matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Business cases nationwide
David takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Construction cases nationwide
David takes construction matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
David takes general matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
David takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
About David Joanisse — Attorney of the U.S. adr experience
David Joanisse is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Construction.
Mr. Joanisse’s clients include corporations such as Xerox Canada, Garda and Neptune Technologies, as well as public entities such as the city of Saint-Eustache and the Agence Métropolitaine de transport, Greater Montreal’s public transit commission.
Mr. Joanisse has represented his clients in the following capacities:
- Representing majority and minority shareholders in numerous oppression remedy actions before Quebec courts.
- Defending several corporations against oppression remedy actions before Quebec courts.
- Representing construction contractors in various matters.
- Representing syndicate of co-ownership in various matters.
- Representing various corporations and individuals before arbitration tribunals in Quebec.
- Representing art galleries against claims for damages and in intellectual property matters.
- Representing heirs and liquidators in estate litigation involving steps such as applications for the removal of a liquidator, contesting a will and injunctions.
- Defending various professionals, including engineers and architects, in hearings before the discipline committees of their professional orders.
- Various litigations in matters related to acquisitive prescription, including the landmark decision White v. Lallouz rendered by the Court of Appeal in 2020.
How David handles adr matters
Mr. Joanisse’s clients include corporations such as Xerox Canada, Garda and Neptune Technologies, as well as public entities such as the city of Saint-Eustache and the Agence Métropolitaine de transport, Greater Montreal’s public transit commission. Mr. Joanisse has represented his clients in the following capacities: Representing majority and minority shareholders in numerous oppression remedy…
The kind of cases David takes
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and construction matters in the United States.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of David Joanisse
David has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law (2026).
Locations
David Joanisse's office in Montréal
David's primary office is at 600 de Maisonneuve West, Suite 2600, Montréal, Quebec. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire David Joanisse — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Joanisse
How much does it cost to hire David for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in this state typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside the area?
David evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside David's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new adr clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.