April Desbiens

April Desbiens has been a dedicated member of Team Meunier Carrier since August 2017, bringing with her a strong background in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation. She obtained her Law Clerk Diploma from Collège Boréal in 2017 and is fluent in both English and French. Born and raised in Smooth Rock Falls, April now resides in Cochrane and serves as the firm’s key representative for the surrounding Northern Corridor.

April plays a central role in the firm’s tort practice, acting as the lead law clerk on all tort matters. She works closely with the lawyers and support staff to manage files efficiently and effectively. Her responsibilities include client interviews, drafting legal correspondence and documentation, overseeing new client intakes, and handling accident benefits-related tasks. She coordinates and ensures the timely scheduling of critical litigation steps such as examinations for discovery, medical assessments, pre-trials, mediations, settlements, and trial dates. She also prepares interim and final accounts and contributes to the preparation of settlement materials and court filings.

As the firm’s senior law clerk, April provides mentorship and ongoing training to junior staff and students, particularly in civil litigation procedures. Her leadership and attention to detail are instrumental in maintaining high standards of service across the firm.

Outside the office, April is a devoted mother to her daughter Léa and partner Martin. She is passionate about the outdoors and spends her free time enjoying nature with her family.