Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC, ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 58 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Employment, and Energy · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior Partner
Practicing adr since 1968.
- 58+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC is a senior partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on ADR, Employment, and Energy. Gilles has over 58 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 58 years
- Known for
- ADR · Employment · Energy
- Handles ADR, Employment, and Energy matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 58 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC: Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC is a senior partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on ADR, Employment, and Energy. Gilles has over 58 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Gilles's practice areas in the U.S.
Gilles concentrates on adr, employment, energy, general, and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gilles handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Employment
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ADR cases nationwide
Gilles takes adr 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 Gilles agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Gilles takes employment 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 Gilles agrees to represent you.
Energy cases nationwide
Gilles takes energy 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 Gilles agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Gilles takes general 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 Gilles agrees to represent you.
International cases nationwide
Gilles takes international 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 Gilles agrees to represent you.
Biography
Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC, adr attorney serving the U.S.
Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC is a senior partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on ADR, Employment, and Energy. Gilles has over 58 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Gilles works from the U.S. and takes on adr matters across the region.
Gilles Touchette, Ad E, CIRC is a lawyer practicing employment and labour, energy, infrastructure, mining and commodities and 11 other areas of law. Gilles received a B.A. degree from Collège des Jésuites in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years. Gilles practices at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Montreal, QC.
Working with Gilles on a adr matter
Gilles Touchette, Ad E, CIRC is a lawyer practicing employment and labour, energy, infrastructure, mining and commodities and 11 other areas of law. Gilles received a B.A. degree from Collège des Jésuites in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years. Gilles practices at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Montreal, QC.
Who Gilles represents
Gilles reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, employment, and energy matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Gilles studied and practices
Université Laval
LL.L. · 1967
Collège des Jésuites
B.A. · 1964
Jurisdictions
Gilles's state bar admissions
Quebec
1968 · ACTIVE
Gilles studied at LL.L. in Université Laval and B.A. in Collège des Jésuites.
Law school and academic background
Gilles completed LL.L. in Université Laval and B.A. in Collège des Jésuites. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gilles runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Gilles's legal honors and published work
Gilles has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Gilles's professional memberships and bar associations
Center for International Legal Studies Related News NHLPA gets day in Quebec court Gilles Touchette is quoted in the National Post on a labour dispute between the National Hockey League and its players. 14/09/2012 Pas de chômage en droit du travail Gilles
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Locations
Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC's office in Montreal
Gilles's primary office is at Suite 2500, 1 Place Ville Marie, Montreal, QC, H3B 1R1. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Gilles. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in your area.
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How to hire Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gilles usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gilles charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gilles'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; Gilles will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Gilles
Gilles discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Gilles confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gilles's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gilles Touchette, Ad E CIRC
How much does it cost to hire Gilles for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gilles walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gilles offer a free consultation?
Gilles charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gilles's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Gilles's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in this state typically take?
Simple adr 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. Gilles gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gilles take my case if I'm outside the area?
Gilles evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Gilles'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 Gilles?
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. Gilles will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gilles accepting new adr clients right now?
Gilles's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.