Me Lysanne Vermette
Lawyer
Lysanne Vermette focuses her practice on youth law and mental health law. She supports individuals and families with sensitivity and respect, aware of the vulnerability and complexity inherent in these areas. Her approach is based on attentive listening and a constant commitment to providing solutions tailored to the human realities behind each case.
Before joining DUX law firm, Me Vermette practiced at the Drummondville Legal Aid Office and at Trivium Avocats Inc., where she represented clients before the Court of Québec, the Superior Court, and various administrative tribunals. These experiences allowed her to develop strong skills in court representation, negotiation, and legal drafting.
Beyond her technical skills, it is her human approach that sets her apart: Me Vermette firmly believes that access to justice must be facilitated by clear, accessible, and empathetic support. Her involvement with community organizations, her legal education workshops for young people, and her commitment to pro bono projects demonstrate this desire to bring the law closer to the people she serves.
Me Vermette accepts legal aid mandates.
Experience
2025 - present
DUX Law Firm
Lawyer
Lysanne Vermette joined DUX with the desire to offer compassionate and attentive support to her clients. Her practice focuses primarily on youth law and mental health law. She emphasizes a respectful and empathetic approach, taking care to build a climate of trust with the people she represents.
2023-2024
Drummondville Legal Aid Office
Lawyer
Lysanne Vermette practiced at the Drummondville Legal Aid office, where she focused on family and administrative law. She assisted a diverse clientele, often facing significant human and financial challenges. This experience allowed her to develop a pragmatic and sensitive approach to the realities faced by those seeking justice, while also strengthening her mastery of the procedures specific to these areas of law.
2023
Saint-Jérôme Legal Aid Office
Bar internship
During her articling period, Lysanne Vermette worked at the Saint-Jérôme legal aid office, where she practiced mental health law. It was in this environment that she truly discovered her strong interest in this area of practice, supporting vulnerable individuals with sensitivity and professionalism. This experience allowed her to develop an approach that is both compassionate and rigorous, which still guides her practice today.
2022
UQAM
Bachelor of Laws
Me Vermette completed her Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM). Drawing on the social mission of this institution, she developed a particular sensitivity to human and collective issues, which paved the way for her future commitment to youth law and mental health law.
2021-2022
Legal Assistant
Anne-Sophie Dupuis, lawyer and Legal Aid Office of Saint-Jérôme
Before beginning her career as a lawyer, Me Vermette worked as a legal assistant in the youth section of the legal aid office. There, she was introduced early on to a field of practice that is often overlooked: youth law. This gave her a concrete understanding of its specific characteristics, both from a human and procedural perspective.
She then continued her career as an assistant to Me Anne-Sophie Dupuis, who was then in solo practice. This experience allowed her to refine her skills in case management and administrative support, while being directly involved in sensitive cases. These formative experiences shaped her vision of the profession and paved the way for her current practice as a lawyer specializing in youth law and mental health law.
2024-2025
Trivium Avocats inc.
Lawyer
Before joining DUX, Me Vermette practiced at the firm Trivium. There, she specialized in youth law and mental health law, solidifying her expertise in supporting individuals navigating particularly sensitive situations. She also practiced civil law, which broadened her scope of practice and added another string to her bow. This diverse experience provides her with a broader perspective and a nuanced approach to the cases she handles.
