Girard Law Office

About Girard Law Office

Girard Law Office provides legal counsel and representation for clients before all levels of Courts. … [more]

Counsel

There are times when you need counsel. Girard Law office is here to advise you and guide you through… [more]

Our People

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Representing Accounting Professionals

Accounting professionals are facing increased exposure. Audit, tax, conflicts, independence and a host of other evolving issues combined with the tumultuous economy and growing public expectations are resulting in increased complaints and claims against accounting professionals. Michael Girard has been assisting accounting professionals defend their reputations since 1993. Girard Law Office works with accounting professionals to defend litigation, rectify potential tax issues and respond to discipline proceedings.

Business Litigation

Some business issues cannot be resolved between business people. Whether it be minority shareholder issues, former employees soliciting clients, oppression remedies, environmental orders, tax litigation, negligent professional advice or any of the host of problems that face business management, Girard Law Office has the experience and ability to assist businesses in resolving these issues in an efficient and effective manner. It shouldn't cost you your business to retain a good lawyer.

Latest Blog Post

Supreme Court Limits Power of Canada Revenue Agency – S.224 Requirement to Pay

In a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, Canada Trustco Mortgage Company v. Canada, 2011 SCC 36, the Supreme Court overturned a decision of the Tax Court of Canada which had been upheld by the Federal Court of Appeal. The issue before the court explored the power of a “requirement to pay”. Under [...]

IFRS Adoption in Canada: Will We Be Impaired by the Changes?

Back in 2006, the Accounting Standards Board of Canada (AcSB) adopted a new strategic plan entitled “Accounting Standards in Canada: New Directions” setting in motion one of the most significant changes to financial reporting in Canadian history. The plan effectively replaces Canadian GAAP(Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) for publicly accountable enterprises with International Financial Reporting Standards [...]