Cindy Bélanger, Entertainment Attorney in the United States
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, General, and Government
Practicing entertainment since 1993.
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Cindy Bélanger is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Government. Cindy has over 33 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montréal, QUEBEC
- Experience
- over 33 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · General · Government
- Handles Entertainment, General, and Government matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Advertising and Marketing Law, Montréal (Canada) (2026).
About Cindy Bélanger: Cindy Bélanger is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Government. Cindy has over 33 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Cindy takes on
Cindy concentrates on entertainment, general, government, real estate, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cindy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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General
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Government
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Entertainment cases nationwide
Cindy 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 Cindy agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Cindy 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 Cindy agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Cindy takes government 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 Cindy agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases nationwide
Cindy takes real estate 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 Cindy agrees to represent you.
IP cases nationwide
Cindy takes ip 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 Cindy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Cindy Bélanger — entertainment lawyer in the U.S.
Cindy Bélanger is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Government. Cindy has over 33 years of legal experience.
A partner of the firm, Mtre Cindy Bélanger practices in intellectual property law and in advertising and marketing.
A trademark agent, Mtre Cindy Bélanger develops strategies for trademark filings in Canada and abroad and adapts them to her clients’ objectives. She advises them on matters relating to trademark adoption and registration, trademark licences, copyright and domain name. She also works in litigation cases involving trademarks and copyright.
She also specializes in advertising and marketing law and in consumer law. Mtre Bélanger assists and advises manufacturers, retailers and advertisers on advertising, including advertising directed at children, consumer protection, competition law and the Charter of the French Language. She also advises businesses on the grey areas of advertising contests and promotional campaigns in both the traditional and the social media.
Mtre Cindy Bélanger has a master’s in intellectual property law from the University of Toronto. Before joining LJT Lawyers, she practiced for 10 years in a national firm.
Cindy's approach to entertainment cases
A partner of the firm, Mtre Cindy Bélanger practices in intellectual property law and in advertising and marketing. A trademark agent, Mtre Cindy Bélanger develops strategies for trademark filings in Canada and abroad and adapts them to her clients’ objectives. She advises them on matters relating to trademark adoption and registration, trademark licences, copyright and domain name. She also…
The kind of cases Cindy takes
Cindy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, general, and government matters in the United States.
Jurisdictions
Cindy's state bar admissions
Quebec
2000 · ACTIVE
Quebec
1993 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Cindy has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Advertising and Marketing Law, Montréal (Canada)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Advertising and Marketing Law, Montréal (Canada)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Advertising and Marketing Law, Montréal (Canada)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative and Public Law, Montréal (Canada)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative and Public Law, Montréal (Canada)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Advertising and Marketing Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property 2004 - University of Toronto LLM
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Advertising and Marketing Law, Montréal (Canada) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Advertising and Marketing Law, Montréal (Canada) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Advertising and Marketing Law, Montréal (Canada) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Administrative and Public Law, Montréal (Canada) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Administrative and Public Law, Montréal (Canada) (2015). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Cindy Bélanger in the U.S.
Cindy'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 Cindy Bélanger — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cindy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cindy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cindy'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; Cindy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment 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 Cindy
Cindy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment 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. Cindy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cindy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cindy Bélanger
How much does it cost to hire Cindy for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cindy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cindy offer a free consultation?
Cindy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cindy's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Cindy's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in this state typically take?
Simple entertainment 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. Cindy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cindy take my case if I'm outside the area?
Cindy evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Cindy'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 Cindy?
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. Cindy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cindy accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Cindy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.