Francine Nelson (Wiseman), Tax Attorney in the United States
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Tax and Trusts
Practicing tax since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Francine has over 40 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montréal, QUEBEC
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Tax · Trusts
- Handles Tax and Trusts matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Montréal (Canada) (2023).
About Francine Nelson (Wiseman): Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Francine has over 40 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Francine takes on
Francine concentrates on tax and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Francine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases nationwide
Francine takes tax matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Francine agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases nationwide
Francine takes trusts matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Francine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Francine Nelson (Wiseman) — tax lawyer in the U.S.
Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Francine has over 40 years of legal experience.
Clients can count on Francine Nelson (Wiseman) to answer any tax or business law question.
With more than 35 years of tax and business law experience, Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is known for her practical approach and tailored solutions. She assists a wide range of private sector clients and specializes in corporate taxation, trusts, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border tax planning.
In addition to her legal practice, Francine Nelson (Wiseman) operates a residential real estate business with her brothers. Her business experience combined with her legal practice has given Francine Nelson (Wiseman) a practical and solution-oriented perspective.
Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is passionate about sharing her knowledge on tax law trends as a speaker and writer for renowned organizations and publications, including McGill University and the Canadian Tax Foundation.
How Francine handles tax matters
Clients can count on Francine Nelson (Wiseman) to answer any tax or business law question. With more than 35 years of tax and business law experience, Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is known for her practical approach and tailored solutions. She assists a wide range of private sector clients and specializes in corporate taxation, trusts, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border tax…
Who Francine represents
Francine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax and trusts matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
McGill University
LL.B. · 1985
McGill University
— · 1984
Jurisdictions
Francine's state bar admissions
Quebec
1986 · ACTIVE
Francine studied at LL.B. in McGill University and — in McGill University.
Law school and academic background
Francine completed LL.B. in McGill University and — in McGill University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Francine runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Francine has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Montréal (Canada)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Montréal (Canada) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
Locations
Francine Nelson (Wiseman)'s office in Montréal
Francine's primary office is at 1255 Peel Street, Montréal, Quebec. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Francine Nelson (Wiseman) — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Francine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Francine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Francine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Francine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Francine
Francine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Francine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Francine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Francine Nelson (Wiseman)
How much does it cost to hire Francine for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Francine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Francine offer a free consultation?
Francine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Francine's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Francine's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in this state typically take?
Simple tax 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. Francine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Francine take my case if I'm outside the area?
Francine evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Francine'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 Francine?
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. Francine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Francine accepting new tax clients right now?
Francine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.