Experience
Mtre Racette acts primarily for general insurers and has honed a litigation expertise that enables him to achieve favourable results for his clients, advise them on insurance coverage matters, litigation strategies and decision-making, and conduct statutory examinations in anticipation of litigation. He is the coordinator of the firm’s Insurance Law section.
Mtre Racette also guides claims adjusters and other insurance industry clients through the claims process and prepares them for subrogatory action. He has experience with alternative dispute resolution, including settlement conferences both at first instance and on appeal.
Typical Mandates:
Mtre Racette regularly represents general insurers in various matters involving property claims, questionable claims, product or work liability, site security (injuries), municipal liability, liability of carriers and carriage brokers and pollution issues.
Over the years, Mtre Racette has appeared before the Court of Appeal in a wide variety of matters, including transportation law, insolvency (C-36), quality assurance, suretyships, contractor’s liability, procedure, seizures, property claims, prescription and professionals liability insurance.
Education
Sherbrooke Advocacy Seminar
2007
Barreau du Québec
2002
Bachelor in Law (LL.B.)
Université de Sherbrooke
2000
Numerous training courses on oral communication and on the art of persuasion.
Professional Memberships & Affilications
- Member of the Barreau du Québec since 2002.
- Mr. Racette has been called to act as a speaker in the context of a training activities entitled The Investigation of the Claims Adjuster in light of the New Code of Civil Procedure.
Recognition
Professional Accomplishments
- Provides general advice regarding insurance claims.
- Drafts opinions on insurance coverage.
- Conducts statutory examinations.
- Handles disputes for plaintiffs or defendants.
- Recovery of property in the criminal courts.
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2027 for Insurance Law