CDA started as a law firm in the early 1980s but soon after focussed in real estate and business administration. 

CDA has developed and administered commercial properties as well as businesses in diverse sectors and also offers rental opportunities for discerning retailers. 

CDA’s dynamic team and low overhead also allows us to fulfill your mandate at a competitive cost.  

Joseph J. Dydzak

Joseph Dydzak, president of CDA, has been a lawyer, consultant and administrator for the last 30 years, He was a political attaché for the Quebec Minister of Finance in the 1990s, working in the sectors of corporate law and securities. Under the auspices of the ministry, he represented Quebec at inter-provincial ministerial meetings and participated at International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) conferences. Dydzak holds a M.B.A. from Concordia University, a law degree from Université Laval, and a bachelors in political science from Carleton University in Ottawa, and has vast experience in planning, finance, construction, project management and securities.  He has been involved in the mouvement Desjardins for several years as an administrator of his local branch and was a member of the executive of his local board of trade. Contact Joseph at joseph@dydzak.com.

Élise Cloutier

Élise Cloutier is a law graduate from Université de Montréal with studies in psychology and has been a member of the Québec Bar for over 30 years.  She specializes in leasing, contracts, employer-employee relations and employee evaluations. Contact Élise at elise@dydzak.com.