Antoine Bigenwald, Construction Attorney in the United States
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Antoine Bigenwald is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Construction.
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- Montréal, QUEBEC
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Construction
- Handles Construction matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
About Antoine Bigenwald: Antoine Bigenwald is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Construction.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Antoine Bigenwald
Antoine concentrates on construction. Each area below outlines the kind of case Antoine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases nationwide
Antoine 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 Antoine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Antoine Bigenwald — Attorney of the U.S. construction experience
Antoine Bigenwald is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Construction.
Antoine Bigenwald, partner, has specialized in construction law and dispute prevention for more than 20 years. He represents all participants in the construction industry, from project owners to subcontractors, including architects, engineers, promoters, general contractors, sureties, EPC Consortium and international firm. He has considerable experience in complex litigation cases with multiple parties and lengthy trials. For the past several years, his practice has focused on claims for delays in major construction projects and their impact costs.
Antoine tales a proportionate approach to files that is commensurate with the extent of the risk. He is creative when it comes to alternative dispute-resolution solutions, and combative when it comes to asserting his clients’ rights.
Antoine's approach to construction cases
Antoine Bigenwald, partner, has specialized in construction law and dispute prevention for more than 20 years. He represents all participants in the construction industry, from project owners to subcontractors, including architects, engineers, promoters, general contractors, sureties, EPC Consortium and international firm. He has considerable experience in complex litigation cases with multiple…
Clients Antoine works with
Antoine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction matters in the United States.
Credentials
Antoine Bigenwald's legal education and bar admissions
University of Montreal
— · 1991
University of Warwick
— · 1988
Antoine studied at — in University of Montreal and — in University of Warwick.
Law school and academic background
Antoine completed — in University of Montreal and — in University of Warwick. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Antoine runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Antoine Bigenwald
Antoine has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada 2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada 2017
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2019 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2018 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada 2018 (2026).
Locations
Antoine Bigenwald's office in Montréal
Antoine's primary office is at 500 Place D’Armes, Suite 2810, Montréal, Quebec. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Antoine Bigenwald — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Antoine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Antoine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Antoine'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; Antoine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 Antoine
Antoine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction 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. Antoine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Antoine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Antoine Bigenwald
How much does it cost to hire Antoine for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Antoine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Antoine offer a free consultation?
Antoine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Antoine's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Antoine's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in this state typically take?
Simple construction 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. Antoine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Antoine take my case if I'm outside the area?
Antoine evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Antoine'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 Antoine?
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. Antoine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Antoine accepting new construction clients right now?
Antoine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.