Michel J. Duranleau, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Workers Comp
Practicing employment since 1982.
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Michel J. Duranleau is an attorney based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Workers Comp. Michel has over 44 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Workers Comp
- Handles Employment, General, and Workers Comp matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michel J. Duranleau: Michel J. Duranleau is an attorney based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Workers Comp. Michel has over 44 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Michel's practice areas in the U.S.
Michel concentrates on employment, general, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Workers Comp
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Employment cases nationwide
Michel 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 Michel agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Michel 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 Michel agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases nationwide
Michel takes workers comp 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 Michel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Michel J. Duranleau, employment attorney serving the U.S.
Michel J. Duranleau is an attorney based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Workers Comp. Michel has over 44 years of legal experience. Michel works from the U.S. and takes on employment matters across the region.
Michel J. Duranleau is a lawyer practicing labor (labour) and workers compensation, labour law, employment law. Michel J. received a degree from Lionel Groulx in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years. Michel J. practices in Montreal, QC.
Michel's approach to employment cases
Michel J. Duranleau is a lawyer practicing labor (labour) and workers compensation, labour law, employment law. Michel J. received a degree from Lionel Groulx in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years. Michel J. practices in Montreal, QC.
The kind of cases Michel takes
Michel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and workers comp matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Michel studied and practices
Lionel Groulx
D.E.C. Université · 1973
Jurisdictions
Michel's state bar admissions
Québec
1982 · ACTIVE
Michel studied at D.E.C. Université in Lionel Groulx.
Law school and academic background
Michel completed D.E.C. Université in Lionel Groulx. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michel runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Michel J. Duranleau's office in Montreal
Michel's primary office is at 630 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Suite 2930, Montreal, QC, H3B 1S6. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michel J. Duranleau — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michel'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; Michel 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 Michel
Michel 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. Michel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michel'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 Michel J. Duranleau
How much does it cost to hire Michel for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michel offer a free consultation?
Michel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michel's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Michel'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. Michel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michel take my case if I'm outside the area?
Michel evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Michel'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 Michel?
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. Michel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michel accepting new employment clients right now?
Michel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.