Carole Desjardins, Civil Rights Attorney in the United States

Carole concentrates on civil rights and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carole handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Employment

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Carole's primary office is at Stock Exchange Tower, Suite 3400, 800 Place-Victoria, Montreal, QC, H4Z 1E9. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carole usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Carole discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Carole for a civil rights case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carole walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Carole offer a free consultation?

  Carole charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carole's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Carole's current terms during booking.

• How long do civil rights cases in this state typically take?

  Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Carole gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Carole take my case if I'm outside the area?

  Carole evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Carole's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Carole?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Carole will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Carole accepting new civil rights clients right now?

  Carole's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.