Martin Brunet
Lawyer, Partner
Martin Brunet is involved in Municipal, Environmental and Public Administration Law, as well as Labour and Employment Law. He mainly represents public and private sector employers, as well as municipalities, regional county municipalities and educational institutions, before judicial and administrative tribunals. He was called to the Quebec Bar in 1991 and joined the Cain Lamarre’s Sherbrooke office in 2019.
Before joining Cain Lamarre, Mr. Brunet worked at several firms in the Eastern Townships and Montérégie, and had his own practice. He is known for his expertise in Labour and Employment Law, as well as Municipal Law. He has given numerous lectures and training sessions on a variety of subjects, from reasonable accommodations to social media and the management of labour relations. He also acts as a trainer in the municipal sphere.
Mr. Brunet has a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Université de Sherbrooke. Outside his legal practice, he is actively involved in his community. He was a director of La Rose des Vents de l’Estrie and vice-chair of the board of directors of the Maison Jeunes-Est de Sherbrooke, and has held various roles within the Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce. He was also president of the Club Richelieu Sherbrooke and honourary president of the Grande Table fundraising campaign. Mr. Brunet is appreciated for his dedication to local causes and his commitment to improving the quality of life in his community.
Education
1991
- Barreau du Québec
1990
- Bachelor of Laws, Université de Sherbrooke
Teaching, conferences and publications
2024
- Management law, Disciplinary vs administrative measures, P.L.2 New obligations with regards to psychological harassment, In-house training for municipal administrators, Cain Lamarre
- Legislative updates to labour and employment law, Regional symposium, ADMQ
- Municipalities as clients, In-house training (lunch talk), Cain Lamarre
2023
- Labour Law: A few things you need to know, Regional meeting, Haut-St-François Community Development Corporation
- Employment contracts and their termination, recourse and psychological harassment, In-house training for clients, Cain Lamarre
2021
- Compulsory vaccination and vaccination passports, Cain Lamarre labour law symposium, Cain Lamarre
- Conflicts of interest, In-house training, Cain Lamarre
2020
- Telecommuting and working remotely, Training for members, Group of community organizations
Engagements
2025
- Roles and responsibilities of elected representatives, Training for elected representatives, FQM (since 2007)
2007
- Reasonable accommodation and municipal services, Annual convention, ADMQ
2014
- Training for newly elected representatives, Newly elected representatives, UMQ (2013-2014)
2013
- Social media and labour relations management, ADMQ annual convention, ADMQ
- The director general’s new duties, Regional symposium, ADMQ (2012-2013)
Expertise
3
Litigation and dispute resolution
It can be difficult to navigate the reputational, financial and sometimes emotional risks involved in litigation. Cain Lamarre is known for its thorough, pragmatic approach to these issues, backed by experienced lawyers, mediators, arbitrators and even former judges.
Municipal Law
Our team of seasoned municipal law professionals provides effective support and advice to both public and private organizations, helping them to navigate the many obligations of the municipal sector.
Labour and Employment Law
Cain Lamarre is one of the leading labour and employment law firms in Québec. Known for its pragmatic and strategic approach to labour relations, our team of legal professionals supports employers across the province in both the public and private sectors.