Claude Ouellet, Insurance Attorney in the United States
Over 52 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Internet, and Litigation
PartneratDesjardins Ducharme
Practicing insurance since 1974.
- 52+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Claude Ouellet is a partner based in Quebec, QC. The practice focuses on Insurance, Internet, and Litigation. Claude has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Desjardins Ducharme.
- Based in
- Quebec, QC
- Experience
- over 52 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Internet · Litigation
- Handles Insurance, Internet, and Litigation matters from Quebec, QC.
- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Claude Ouellet: Claude Ouellet is a partner based in Quebec, QC. The practice focuses on Insurance, Internet, and Litigation. Claude has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Desjardins Ducharme.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Claude Ouellet
Claude concentrates on insurance, internet, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Claude handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Internet
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Litigation
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Insurance cases nationwide
Claude 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 Claude agrees to represent you.
Internet cases nationwide
Claude takes internet 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 Claude agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Claude 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 Claude agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Claude Ouellet — Over 52 years of the U.S. insurance experience
Claude Ouellet is a partner based in Quebec, QC. The practice focuses on Insurance, Internet, and Litigation. Claude has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Desjardins Ducharme.
Claude Ouellet is a lawyer practicing litigation, technology law, insurance. Claude received a degree from Jesuites College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years. Claude practices at Desjardins Ducharme in Quebec, QC.
Claude's approach to insurance cases
Claude Ouellet is a lawyer practicing litigation, technology law, insurance. Claude received a degree from Jesuites College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years. Claude practices at Desjardins Ducharme in Quebec, QC.
The kind of cases Claude takes
Claude reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, internet, and litigation matters in the United States.
Credentials
Claude Ouellet's legal education and bar admissions
Laval University
LL.L. · 1973
Jesuites College
B.E.C. · 1970
Jurisdictions
Claude's state bar admissions
Quebec
1974 · ACTIVE
Claude studied at LL.L. in Laval University and B.E.C. in Jesuites College.
Law school and academic background
Claude completed LL.L. in Laval University and B.E.C. in Jesuites College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Claude runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Claude Ouellet's office in Quebec
Claude's primary office is at 70, Dalhousie Street, Suite 300, Quebec, QC, G1K 4B2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Claude Ouellet — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Claude usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Claude charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Claude'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; Claude 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 Claude
Claude 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. Claude confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Claude'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 Claude Ouellet
How much does it cost to hire Claude for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Claude walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Claude offer a free consultation?
Claude charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Claude's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Claude'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. Claude gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Claude take my case if I'm outside the area?
Claude evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Claude'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 Claude?
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. Claude will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Claude accepting new insurance clients right now?
Claude's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.