Melanie Jocelyne Pauline Chenier

Mélanie grew up in Orléans, Ontario a suburb east of Ottawa and completed her Law degree (LL.B) at the University of Ottawa in the French Common Law Program. Mélanie is fully bilingual and is pleased to offer all of her services in both official languages.

While in law school, Mélanie worked at the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic as a Tenant Division Leader and Caseworker, was the co-Chair of the Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights University of Ottawa chapter, was a teacher’s assistant for the course Law for Engineers and interned at the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

She completed summer internships and her articling at a large multi-service law firm in Ottawa where she gained a broad range of experience in all aspects of the legal practice. Afterwards, she worked for a national federal public service union where she provided advice, guidance and representation to the membership on a variety of labour and policy related issues.

Throughout her career, she has appeared before committees, labour arbitrators, various tribunals and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on behalf of clients and members.

When Mélanie and her family moved from Toronto to Papineau-Cameron, she wanted to establish her own law practice to provide some local and bilingual assistance to her community. Mélanie’s practice focuses on Estate Planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, dying directives), Real Estate (buying and selling or severance of property), Notary Services (witness oaths, commission affidavits and certify documents) however, she is prepared to provide general legal consultation on an hourly rate basis.

Additionally, Mélanie was elected Councillor to the Papineau-Cameron Township Council for a 4-year term (2022-2026) where she represents her constituents’ interests as well as sits on several local Boards and committees.