Pierre Boileau, K.C.
Pierre Boileau, K.C. on Dispute Resolution choices:
Over almost 35 years of practice Pierre Boileau, K.C. has gained experience as a Mediator, Collaborative Family Lawyer, Litigator and now as an Arbitrator. Pierre’s extensive experience has shown him that client satisfaction is maximized when clients have control over their own future. This can best be achieved through interest based negotiation. Only as a last resort, should litigation be considered. When necessary, Pierre relies upon his vast court experience and training.
As a young man Pierre turned down the opportunity to attend university in the United States in favour of staying in Edmonton for his family. He completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta and then a law degree in French at the Université de Moncton in New Brunswick. He returned to Alberta to commence his articles in 1990.
Coming from a medical family, with a father who was a surgeon, and siblings who are dentists, family physicians and plastic surgeons, Pierre decided to join with his sister who trained as a legal assistant. As an articling student, Pierre’s office was situated between two family lawyers’ offices and they enlisted him to help with their files. As a result. Pierre began his practice in family law. One of those senior lawyers told Pierre that if he could handle these files, he could handle anything. Pierre found that not only could he handle these files but he also enjoyed that the practice of family law encompasses many other areas. He enjoys that every client comes with a unique situation deserving of unique attention and solution.
In association with Marla Miller since 1993, Pierre has volunteered extensively within the legal community and the broader community, having served as the Chair of the Family Law Section – North for the Canadian Bar Association, on the provincial Legal Aid Appeals Committee and then their Board of Directors, on a committee for the Association of Collaborative Family Professionals (Edmonton) and as a lecturer for the Legal Education Society of Alberta, to name but a few. In the community, Pierre has coached his sons in hockey and soccer.
On a personal level Pierre still enjoys playing hockey, running, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He has three holes-in-one to his credit!
Pierre remains committed to continuing to practice at a high level with particular care, interest, and sound judgment. He doesn’t shy away from particularly challenging cases. Pierre’s greatest reward comes from the satisfaction of assisting clients through one of the most challenging experiences of their lives.