Chantal Thibodeau, KC

Car & Motorcycle Accident | ATV & Snowmobile Accident | Pedestrian & Cyclist Accident | Medical Malpractice | Professional Negligence | Long Term Disability Claims | Slip & Falls and Other Injuries

Originally from Campbellton, New Brunswick, Chantal A. Thibodeau, K.C. rose from humble beginnings to complete her law degree at the top of her class and to build a successful law practice.

She spent the first 22 years of her practice as an insurance defense counsel before deciding to pursue her career representing those who really need it – the injured victims. She has appeared before all levels of court in New Brunswick, as well as before the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2017, she was appointed Queen’s Counsel. She was also named by her peers as Lawyer of the Year – Moncton in Insurance Law in 2022 and Lawyer of the Year – Moncton in Personal Injury Litigation in 2023.

Chantal is a hard worker; driven and competitive. However, more than anything else, she is motivated by wanting to help others. She is inspired by the following quote from Albert Einstein: “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value”. Her own life experiences have taught her the importance of lifting others who need a hand – which is why she chose a career in law in the first place, and why she is dedicated to assisting injured victims navigate the legal process, advocate for their rights and interests and right the wrongs done to them.

Her personal and professional background allows her to have a unique perspective on personal injury litigation and to represent her clients efficiently and with care and empathy.

Chantal is married and the mother of two children.

Education

Université de Moncton Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
Osgood Hall Law School, York University
Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop Certificate
Year of Admission to the Bar of New Brunswick: 1999

Memberships

King’s Counsel of New Brunswick (K.C.)
Law Society of New Brunswick (LSNB)
Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association (APTLA)
Association des juristes d’expression française du Nouveau-Brunswick (AJEFNB)
Moncton Area Lawyers Association (MALA)

Volunteering

Member, LSNB Discipline Committee (2022 – present)
Member, N.B. Branch of the CBA Mid-Winter Committee (2022 – present)
Member and Vice-Chair, LSNB Complaints Committee (2009 – 2021)
Member, LSNB Bar Admission Review Committee (2004 – 2011)
Member and Chair, LSNB Examination Committee (2002 – 2009)
Member of Council, N.B. Branch of the CBA (2002 – 2009)
Member of Council, Saint John Law Society (2002-2005)
Member and President, Saint John Learning Exchange Inc. (2000-2005)

Community Engagement

Guest lecturer: Appellate Advocacy – Université de Moncton Faculty of Law
Lecturer: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Insurance Law – N.B. Branch of the CBA
Lecturer: Advocacy, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law – LSNB Bar Admission Course
City of Dieppe Volunteer Recognition (2016)
Member and Secretary, Velo-Tour Committee – Dieppe/Memramcook (2011-2016)
Lecturer: Municipal Liability – Association francophone des municipalités du N.-B. (2009)
Lecturer: The Use of Expert Evidence – MALA (2008)
Lecturer: Private Investigations and Witness Testimony – Canadian Association of Private Investigators (2005)
Lecturer: Municipal Liability Symposium in Saint John, N.B. (2001)

Favourite Activities

Spending quality time with her family and reading

Languages

French and English

Do I have a case?

We offer free consultations for injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, pedestrian accidents and other accidents, as well as long-term disability claims.

Do not hesitate to contact our team of lawyers for all your legal needs.