Pierre Lessard
Attorney specialized in Taxation and Estate Planning
B.C.L., D.D.N., M.Fisc.
Pierre Lessard is a seasoned attorney specializing in Canadian and international taxation, with particular expertise in estate planning. With several decades of experience, he excels in developing complex tax strategies and innovative restructuring to optimize his clients’ tax situations. His diverse clientele includes SMEs with international reach and high-net-worth families.
BAR ADMISSIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
Member of the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF)
Former member of the executive committee
Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
EDUCATION
Master of Taxation (M.Fisc.), Université de Sherbrooke, 1976
Diploma in Notarial Law (D.D.N.), Université de Montréal, 1974
Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.), McGill University, 1973
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Over 45 years of practice in tax law and estate planning
Strategic advisor for globally operating SMEs
Regular speaker at prestigious universities:
- Université de Sherbrooke
- McGill University
- University of Ottawa
Frequent presenter for various professional orders
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Community Involvement
Former Treasurer of the Montreal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) (10 years of service)
