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Marc
Ouimet-McPherson
Owner | Lawyer
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Marc grew up in Ottawa and completed his Law degree (LL.B) at the University of Ottawa in the French common law program. Marc is fully bilingual and is pleased to offer all of his services in both official languages.

While in law school, Marc worked at the Federal Government and the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic. He completed summer internships and his articling at a large national firm, getting a broad experience of all aspects of the legal practice. Afterwards, Marc practiced at a well-respected firm in Orleans, and then in Rockland. In 2017, Marc decided to return to Ottawa to join a firm which was closer to home and family. On May 11th, 2020 (in the midst of the pandemic), Marc started his own firm (a dream of his) and Droit Ouimet-McPherson Law was born.

Marc focuses on Real Estate (residential and commercial), Business Law, Estates, and Estate Planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney) and everything related to properly planning your future including your virtual assets and cryptocurrency. Marc has taught at the Cité Collégiale and continues to give Pre-Retirement Estate Planning Courses to the Federal Public Service, RCMP and Military. He also provides Estate Planning presentations for different groups in the community.

Marc has appeared before numerous courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Small Claims Court, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. He has also participated in alternative modes of dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration.

Outside of the office, Marc enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, traveling and exploring his passion for food and wine in Canada and all over the world.

Call to the Bar
Ontario, June 2009

Education
LL.B. Common Law, University of Ottawa, 2008
Bachelor in Arts, History, 2005 (International Exchange to l’Université Libre de Bruxelles)

Associations
County of Carleton Law Association
Association of French-Speaking Jurists of Ontario

Jade
Renaud
Lawyer
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Jade was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) double major (psychology and criminology) and obtained her law degree (J.D.) from the University of Ottawa (English Common Law Program). She completed her articles at a reputable firm in Windsor where she received her training in the business law department. She then returned to the Nation’s Capital where she has planted permanent roots with her husband.

Upon her return to Ottawa, Jade joined a firm where she practised Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Estate Planning. In 2019, she transitioned to a larger, well-respected firm where she further advanced her skills in Business Law. In the Spring of 2022, with the goal of re-expanding her practice areas, Jade joined Ouimet-McPherson Law.

Jade currently practises all aspects of Business Law, including business formation, reorganizations, dissolutions, acquisitions and sales, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, governance, commercial contracts and policies, commercial leasing, franchising, not-for-profits, cannabis law, and regulatory compliance. She also practises Real Estate Law (commercial and residential purchases, sales, and refinancings); and Estate Planning (wills and powers of attorney).

Jade established and now manages the firm’s blog, through which she provides her readers with a wealth of information on a variety of topics related to the firm’s practice areas. Jade also has experience presenting to large groups on various developments in business law, such as personal real estate corporations and compliance with the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.

Outside of the office, Jade enjoys spending time with her husband and her cat, cooking and baking new recipes, and reading and writing for leisure.

Call to the Bar
Ontario, June 2017

Education
Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa (2016)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Double Major, Psychology and Criminology, University of Windsor (2013)

Associations
County of Carleton Law Association

Melanie
Lemire
Legal Clerk
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Melanie was born and raised in Ottawa. She joined Droit Ouimet-McPherson Law in September 2022. She previously worked at numerous law firms in Ottawa and Orleans. She is well versed in all of our practice areas.