Author Archives: Stephen Fogarty

Stephen J. Fogarty is recognized as a leading attorney in Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Law. He founded Fogarty Law Firm in Montreal, Quebec, during 2007, after having provided counsel service to other firms for many years. He has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 1986 and of the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario) since 1991.

Steve Fogarty has extensive experience representing clients to government agencies, negotiating settlements, making detailed legal submissions, and pleading cases in court. He has received numerous requests to provide specialized training for prestigious associations of lawyers and judicial organizations. He also supports public legal education by giving talks to community organizations, writing articles in local newsletters, and granting interviews to the media.

In addition to regular professional training, Mr Fogarty’s education includes a bachelor’s degree with honours in philosophy and political science from McGill University, a master’s in philosophy from the University of Ottawa, a licentiate in philosophy from St Paul University, and degrees in common law and in civil law from the McGill Law School. Prior to starting formal studies in law, Mr Fogarty gained detailed practical knowledge of the Canadian government while working for several years as a research officer for the Library of Parliament.

Stephen Fogarty has served as a board member of educational and charitable institutions and as a minor league baseball coach for his son’s teams. He pursues his interests in photography and in music, and is studying classical violin at the McGill Conservatory. He lives with his wife and two children in the Montreal area.