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Ludovic Roche, Employment Attorney in the United States

Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation

Practicing employment since 1997.

29+
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Ludovic Roche is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Ludovic has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DWF (France) AARPI.

Based in
the United States
Experience
over 29 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from the United States.
  • Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law (2026).

About Ludovic Roche: Ludovic Roche is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Ludovic has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DWF (France) AARPI.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Ludovic takes on

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

Employment cases nationwide

Ludovic 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 Ludovic agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases nationwide

Ludovic takes litigation 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 Ludovic agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Ludovic Roche — employment lawyer in the U.S.

Ludovic Roche is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Ludovic has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DWF (France) AARPI.

Ludovic Roche has a highly recognized practice in human resources and labor law, especially with international clients. Regularly ranked as one of France's top labor lawyers by Chambers Europe, Legal 500 or Best Lawyers, Ludovic ROCHE's practice is strongly international in scope, and recognized for his entrepreneurial skills in managing international clients. Career :
  • Partner, Simon Associés - Since 2024
  • Partner, Fidal - 2020 – 2023
  • Partner, Squire Patton Boggs - 2015 – 2020
  • Partner, Fasken Martineau - 2013 – 2015
  • Partner, Nixon Peabody - 2011 – 2013
  • Partner, Denton Wilde Sapte - 2000 – 2011
  • Lawyer, Bureau Francis Lefebvre - 1998 – 2000
  • Lawyer, Fromont Briens & Associés - 1998
  • Lawyer, Price Waterhouse Juridique et Fiscal - 1994 – 1997
Education:
  • Admission : Paris Bar - 1997
  • CAPA - certificate of aptitude for the legal profession - Paris, 1996
  • DEA in Social Law – Nantes' University - 1993
Languages spoken:
  • French
  • English

Ludovic's approach to employment cases

Ludovic Roche has a highly recognized practice in human resources and labor law, especially with international clients. Regularly ranked as one of France's top labor lawyers by Chambers Europe, Legal 500 or Best Lawyers, Ludovic ROCHE's practice is strongly international in scope, and recognized for his entrepreneurial skills in managing international clients. Career : Partner, Simon Associés -…

The kind of cases Ludovic takes

Ludovic reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in the United States.

Jurisdictions

Ludovic's state bar admissions

  • France, Paris Bar

    1997 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Ludovic has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2026).

Locations

Ludovic Roche's office in Paris

Ludovic's primary office is at 33 1 40 69 26 50, Paris, 75007. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

DWF (France) AARPI

33 1 40 69 26 50

Paris 75007

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ludovic Roche — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Ludovic charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ludovic'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; Ludovic will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Ludovic

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment 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. Ludovic confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ludovic's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ludovic Roche

  • How much does it cost to hire Ludovic for a employment case?

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

  • Does Ludovic offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do employment cases in this state typically take?

    Simple employment 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. Ludovic gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Ludovic evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Ludovic'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 Ludovic?

    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. Ludovic will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Ludovic accepting new employment clients right now?

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