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Benoît G. Bourgon, Insurance Attorney in the United States

Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Practicing insurance since 1981.

45+
Years practicing
4.4 ★
1 client review
1
Bar admission

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Benoît G. Bourgon is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Benoît has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Montreal, QC
Experience
over 45 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from Montreal, QC.
  • Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with BV Distinguished.

About Benoît G. Bourgon: Benoît G. Bourgon is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Benoît has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Benoît takes on

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

Insurance cases nationwide

Benoît takes insurance 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 Benoît agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases nationwide

Benoît 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 Benoît agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Benoît G. Bourgon — insurance lawyer in the U.S.

Benoît G. Bourgon is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Benoît has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Benoît G. Bourgon is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance law. Benoît G. has been licensed for 45 years. Benoît G. practices at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P. in Montreal, QC.

Benoît's approach to insurance cases

Benoît G. Bourgon is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance law. Benoît G. has been licensed for 45 years. Benoît G. practices at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P. in Montreal, QC.

Clients Benoît works with

Benoît reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters in the United States.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    LL.M. Concentrating · 1986

Jurisdictions

Benoît's state bar admissions

  • Quebec

    1981 · ACTIVE

Benoît studied at LL.M. Concentrating in The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London.

Law school and academic background

Benoît completed LL.M. Concentrating in The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Benoît runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Benoît has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • BV Distinguished

Legal awards and honors

BV Distinguished.

Affiliations

Benoît's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Bourgon was the head of a group of Quebec law firms representing over 1, 100 lawyers, created to negotiate their professional liability excess insurance policies and to enhance risk management practices

    membership

Locations

Benoît G. Bourgon's office in Montreal

Benoît's primary office is at 800, du Square Victoria, #4600, Montreal, QC, H4Z 1H6. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.

800, du Square Victoria, #4600

Montreal, QC H4Z 1H6

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Benoît G. Bourgon — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Benoît. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in your area.

4.4

1 client review

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Hiring guide

How to hire Benoît G. Bourgon — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Benoît

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. Benoît confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Benoît G. Bourgon

  • How much does it cost to hire Benoît for a insurance case?

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

  • Does Benoît offer a free consultation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Is Benoît accepting new insurance clients right now?

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