Bossé Viola LeBlanc: New Brunswick’s Personal Injury Firm
Bossé Viola LeBlanc was founded in 1998. Since then, our work and success with clients has earned us a well-deserved reputation as one of the leading personal injury law firms in New Brunswick. We understand that dealing with legal and financial problems, while you’re recovering from a loss, can be stressful. Our team of personal injury lawyers in New Brunswick is supported by experienced paralegals, law clerks and assistants to handle litigations efficiently.
Our Team
Biography
Admitted to the New Brunswick Bar in 1969, Marc was named Queen’s Counsel in 1988. He began his career as legal counsel for Fraser Companies Ltd. In 1973, he founded his own firm in general litigation which rapidly became recognized for its expertise in insurance law, personal injury and professional negligence. From 2003 to 2004, Marc was a counsel for a regional law firm.
He has appeared before all levels of the New Brunswick court system and the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a member of the New Brunswick Bar, The Canadian Bar Association and the Association des juristes d’expression française du Nouveau-Brunswick. Marc is a passionate art collector and has worked with a number of societies and councils committed to the promotion of visual arts.
Marc A. Bossé, Q.C., is a retired member of the Law Society of New Brunswick.
Stéphane F. Viola, B.Comm, L.L.B. /J.D.
Partner, Lawyer
Direct line: 506-383-5807
Email: sviola@bosseviolaleblanc.com
Biography
Stéphane is a graduate of Mount Allison University (Bachelor of Commerce 1990) and Université de Moncton (Bachelor of Law 1994). He is perfectly bilingual and a member of both the New Brunswick Law Society (1995) and Barreau du Québec (2011). Stéphane is an experienced litigator with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to conflict resolution. He has acted as lead counsel for private and public clients on several precedent-setting cases. He has appeared before all levels of court in New Brunswick as well as in Québec including various administrative tribunals. Stéphane is considered as a leading litigator in the field of personal injury and insurance law. He also has strong expertise in professional, corporate and municipal liability.
Education and Awards
- Recipient of the E. Neil McKelvey Pro Bono and Public Service Award of the Canadian Bar Association – New Brunswick, 2013
- Admitted to the Barreau du Québec, 2011
- Admitted to the New Brunswick Bar, 1995
- LL.B., Université de Moncton, 1994
- Recipient of the PAJLO award (Program for the Integration of Both Official Languages in the Administration of Justice), 1994
- Recipient of the P.A. Landry award for appeal advocacy, 1993
- B.Comm. Hons. (Economics), Mount Allison University, 1990
Involvement
- President of the Board for the Regional Ringuette Association of Bourassa Laval Lanaudière (2015 to present)
- President of the Board for the Association élèves-athlètes sport-étude Ringuette Lanaudière (2012 to 2016)
- Member of the Auto Insurance Working Group (AIWG) on insurance law reforms – public commission created and mandated by the New Brunswick Minister of Justice (2010 to 2011)
- Vice-Chair of the Civil Litigation Section of the New Brunswick Branch of The Canadian Bar Association (2006 to 2013)
- New Brunswick liaison to the No-Fault Working Group of The Canadian Bar Association (2006- 2010)
- Member of the Board of Governors for the Canadian Unity Council (2005 to 2006)
- Spokesperson for the New Brunswick Branch of The Canadian Bar Association on Automobile Insurance Reforms (2001 to 2013)
- Speaker on various continuing legal education topics in civil litigation offered by The Canadian Bar Association (2000 to present)
- Instructor at the New Brunswick Bar admission courses since 1999
- Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Université de Moncton, practical course entitled Techniques de plaidoirie en première instance (1999-2000)
- Member of The Canadian Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association,
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Moncton Area Lawyers Association and the Association des juristes d'expression française du Nouveau-Brunswick
Jean-Pierre G. LeBlanc, B.Ss., M.P.A., L.L.B. /J.D.
Partner, Lawyer
Direct line: 506-383-5480
Biography
Jean-Pierre received a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours in Political Science) in 1992 and a Master’s of Public Administration in 1994, both from the Université de Moncton. From 1994 to 1997, he was employed with the Government of New Brunswick in the human resources and employment fields. In 1997, he returned to university and obtained his law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2000. With the Maritimes’ way of life being very difficult to resist, Jean-Pierre returned to New Brunswick in 2000 and was admitted to the New Brunswick Bar in 2001. From 2001 to 2004, he practised law with a regional law firm based in Moncton before becoming a founding partner with Bossé Viola LeBlanc.
Jean-Pierre focuses his law practice on civil litigation, specifically in the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents and insurance law. He is fluently bilingual.
Jean-Pierre is a member of the New Brunswick Law Society, The Canadian Bar Association, the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association (APTLA), the Moncton Area Lawyers Association and the Association des juristes d’expression française du Nouveau-Brunswick.
Education
- Admission to the New Brunswick Bar, 2001
- Bachelor of Common Law, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, 2000
- Master of Public Administration, Université de Moncton, Moncton, 1994
- Bachelor of Social Sciences, Université de Moncton, Moncton, 1992
Involvement
- Member of the Law Society of New Brunswick
- Member of The Canadian Bar Association
- Member of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association (APTLA)
- Member of the Moncton Area Lawyers Association
- Member of the Association des juristes d’expression française du Nouveau-Brunswick
- Lecturer at the English and French bar admission courses
- Lecturer at The Canadian Bar Association conferences
- Past President of the Otoshi Judo Club
- Vice-President of the Dieppe Coop Board of Directors
- Lecturer/Presenter at Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association - conferences on personal injury, automobile accidents and insurance law
Biography
Marie-Pier is a fully bilingual lawyer with a practice in civil litigation, particularly in the legal domains of bodily injuries and insurance law. After completing her articles with Bossé Viola LeBlanc, she was called to the New Brunswick Bar in June 2020. Marie-Pier received her Juris Doctor from the Faculty of Law at Université de Moncton in May 2019, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminology and a minor in Psychology from St Thomas University.
Outside of the office, Marie-Pier enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her loved ones, along with continuously enjoying remaining active.
Involvement
Member of the Law Society of New Brunswick
Member of The Canadian Bar Association
Education and Awards
- Admission to the New Brunswick Bar (2020)
- Juris Doctor of Common Law, Université de Moncton (2019)
- Bachelor of Arts, St Thomas University (2016)
- Cross Country Female Athlete of the Year 2014, St Thomas University
- Cross Country Female Rookie of the Year 2013, St Thomas University
Biography
Bernice is originally from Saint-Louis-de-Kent and graduated at the Mgr Marcel François Richard High School. She then went to the Moncton Community College to become an administrative assistant. She has been working as a legal assistant in various fields of law at various legal firms since 1990 and is now working in personal injury. She is perfectly bilingual and is very devoted in assisting and helping the clients she serves, and likes to have a good relationship with them.
When she is not working, she loves to read, watch TV, listen to music, dance and do crafts. Bernice is married and has a daughter.
Education
- Diploma in Interior Design and Decorating (1996)
- Diploma in Fitness and Nutrition (1997)
Involvement
Bernice is involved in various aspects of the firm’s operation and acts as a liaison between the lawyers and clients.
Biography
Laura McKeough Hebert, originally from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, is married and a mother of two boys. She has always been passionate about the field of law therefore deciding to pursue a career as a paralegal so that while she is interacting with and assisting her clients, she is able to continuously gain knowledge throughout the process.
After attending Oulton College, where she earned the Presidential Honours, Laura gained knowledge in Corporate/ Commercial Business Law and Residential/ Commercial Real Estate Law, now adding Personal Injury to her repertoire.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, whether it be hiking, camping or having a movie night at home.
Education
- Paralegal Diploma - Oulton College
Biography
Melinda graduated from Oulton College in 2005 with a Paralegal/Legal Assistant Diploma. Following graduation, Melinda worked as a paralegal with another local firm and finally joined the team at Bossé Viola LeBlanc as a litigation paralegal in 2007. Since joining Bossé Viola LeBlanc, she has acquired invaluable experience in the field of personal injury and insurance law. Melinda manages all of the paralegal litigation works covering numerous sub-specialties such as automobile accidents, slip and fall, disability and life insurance claims, product liability, public and municipal liability, and professional and medical negligence. Melinda enjoys the fast-paced nature of her job and thrives on both excelling in her field, and building professional relationships with the firm’s clients and ensuring their overall satisfaction. She is fluently bilingual.
Education
- Paralegal/Legal Assistant Diploma (Honours) and President’s Attendance Honour Roll Merit (Oulton College), 2005
- General Education Certificate (École Évangéline), 2003
- Commissioner of Oaths
Involvement
Melinda is involved in many aspects of the firm’s operations and acts as a mentor to many other paralegals and assistants. Over the years, she has proven to be an invaluable asset to the firm. Outside of work, Melinda has two young daughters and cherishes the time spent with her family.
Biography
Veronique Savage comes to you with a solid background in administration with over 10 years of experience in the field. She is at ease with customer relationships and has a positive, can-do attitude. She is fascinated by people and brings a personal approach to the company. She has the ability to identify solutions quickly and offer a positive experience. Fluent in both official languages, she has strong communication and interpersonal skills. She is enthusiastic and enjoys being part of a strong, successful winning team. It is obvious that she takes great pride in her approach and loves to multitask.
Outside of work, Veronique loves to spend time with her family and friends, and enjoys walking her dogs at the park. She leads a very busy life juggling her social life and keeping fit.
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