Richard Vachon, ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Class Action, and Construction
Practicing adr since 2002.
- 24+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Richard Vachon is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Construction. Richard has over 24 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montréal, QUEBEC
- Experience
- over 24 years
- Known for
- ADR · Class Action · Construction
- Handles ADR, Class Action, and Construction matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Montréal (Canada) (2025).
About Richard Vachon: Richard Vachon is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Construction. Richard has over 24 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Richard Vachon
Richard concentrates on adr, class action, construction, employment, and entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Class Action
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Construction
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Employment
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Entertainment
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General
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Business
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ADR cases nationwide
Richard 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Richard takes class action 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Construction cases nationwide
Richard takes construction 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Richard 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases nationwide
Richard takes entertainment 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Richard Vachon — Over 24 years of the U.S. adr experience
Richard Vachon is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Construction. Richard has over 24 years of legal experience.
Richard Vachon practices mainly in the fields of commercial litigation, class actions, litigation in securities, defamation, and employment law. He pleads regularly before the courts of first instance and the Court of Appeal of Quebec as well as arbitration tribunals. He also acts as strategic advisor to many of his clients. Notable representative clients, among others, include: Chrysler Canada Inc.; Quebecor Inc.; Groupe TVA Inc.; Desjardins Securities Inc.; Former Member of the Liaison Committee with the Bureau de decision et de revision in relation to securities.
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Working with Richard on a adr matter
Richard Vachon practices mainly in the fields of commercial litigation, class actions, litigation in securities, defamation, and employment law. He pleads regularly before the courts of first instance and the Court of Appeal of Quebec as well as arbitration tribunals. He also acts as strategic advisor to many of his clients. Notable representative clients, among others, include: Chrysler Canada…
Clients Richard works with
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, class action, and construction matters in the United States.
Credentials
Richard Vachon's legal education and bar admissions
University of Montreal
— · 2001
Jurisdictions
Richard's state bar admissions
Quebec, Barreau du Q
2002 · ACTIVE
Richard studied at — in University of Montreal.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed — in University of Montreal. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Richard Vachon
Richard has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Montréal (Canada)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Montréal (Canada)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Montréal (Canada) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Montréal (Canada) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Richard Vachon in the U.S.
Richard's primary office is at 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 Richard Vachon — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard'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; Richard 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 Richard
Richard 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. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Richard'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 Richard Vachon
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Richard offer a free consultation?
Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Richard'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. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Richard take my case if I'm outside the area?
Richard evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Richard'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 Richard?
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. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Richard accepting new adr clients right now?
Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.