Phone
819 481-0324Fax
819 481-0337Catherine Chouinard, a notary renowned for her thoroughness and professionalism, practices primarily in the areas of real estate law and personal law.
After holding various positions at the federal level and spending several years in France, Catherine Chouinard chose to put her experience and expertise to work for the clients of Sylvestre Lagassé in 2006, before joining Dunton Rainville in 2025.
Her global vision, enriched by her international background, enables her to offer tailored and strategic solutions for both complex cases and everyday needs.
Deeply involved in the Estrie community, Ms. Chouinard actively participates in various local initiatives and is committed to organizations that contribute to the vitality and well-being of the region.
Areas of expertise
- Securities law
- Real estate law
- Personal law
- Inheritance law
- Wills and powers of attorney
Admission to the Chambre des notaires du Québec
- 2006
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science – Laval University
- Master’s degree in International Cooperation – University of Ottawa
- Bachelor’s degree in Law – Laval University
- Diploma in Notarial Law – University of Sherbrooke
Professional activities and associations
- Chair of the Board of Directors of Animation centre-ville Sherbrooke (since 2022)
- Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Animation centre-ville Sherbrooke (2016 to 2022)
- Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of Dira-Estrie (2015 to 2018)
- Member of the Board of Directors of Dira-Estrie (2012 to 2015)
- Vice-Chair (2008 to 2010) and Chair (2010 to 2012) of the Board of Directors of L’Autre Rive, an organization that helps people suffering from anxiety disorders
Publications, conferences and courses
- Speaker at information sessions on wills, incapacity mandates, and estates in general for various groups and associations involved in elder abuse (Dira Estrie) (2012 to 2018)
- Trainer – courses for future real estate agents at Groupe Sutton (2008)
