Emily Kissel, Family Law Attorney in the United States
Over 12 years of legal practice
Practicing family law since 2014.
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Emily Kissel is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Family Law. Emily has over 12 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montréal, QUEBEC
- Experience
- over 12 years
- Known for
- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Emily Kissel: Emily Kissel is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Family Law. Emily has over 12 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Emily's practice areas in the U.S.
Emily concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emily handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases nationwide
Emily takes family law 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 Emily agrees to represent you.
Biography
Emily Kissel, family law attorney serving the U.S.
Emily Kissel is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Family Law. Emily has over 12 years of legal experience. Emily works from the U.S. and takes on family law matters across the region.
Emily Kissel is a lawyer who practises family law and estates law at Fourcand, Tremblay, Kissel, Plante’s Montreal office. She appears regularly before the Superior Court of Québec and often represents clients in settlement conference. She has also pleaded before the Court of Appeal on several occasions and recently appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in the case Association de médiation familiale du Québec v. Bouvier.
Emily has represented clients in divorce files where the division of matrimonial property, spousal and child support, claims for a compensatory allowance and for a provision for costs were at issue. She has notably been involved in complex divorce files with important financial aspects and where questions of private international law were raised. She has also represented de facto spouses where one party made a claim for unjust enrichment.
She has also acted in numerous custody files, including where a child suffered from a disability or where allegations of parental alienation, sexual or physical abuse were made against one parent. She has also worked on national and international child relocation cases.
Before joining Miller Thomson, Emily obtained her civil law degree from the University of Ottawa and her common law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of Montréal. She began her career in a Montréal law firm that specializes in the practice of family law.
She has also acted in numerous custody files, including where a child suffered from a disability or where allegations of parental alienation, sexual or physical abuse were made against one parent. She has also worked on national and international child relocation cases.
Before joining Miller Thomson, Emily obtained her civil law degree from the University of Ottawa and her common law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of Montréal. She began her career in a Montréal law firm that specializes in the practice of family law.
Emily's approach to family law cases
Emily Kissel is a lawyer who practises family law and estates law at Fourcand, Tremblay, Kissel, Plante ’s Montreal office. She appears regularly before the Superior Court of Québec and often represents clients in settlement conference. She has also pleaded before the Court of Appeal on several occasions and recently appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in the case Association de médiation…
The kind of cases Emily takes
Emily reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Emily studied and practices
University of Montreal
J.D. · 2017
University of Ottawa
— · 2013
Jurisdictions
Emily's state bar admissions
Quebec
2014 · ACTIVE
Emily studied at J.D. in University of Montreal and — in University of Ottawa.
Law school and academic background
Emily completed J.D. in University of Montreal and — in University of Ottawa. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Emily runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Emily's legal honors and published work
Emily has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Emily Kissel in the U.S.
Emily's primary office is at Montréal, Quebec. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Emily Kissel — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Emily usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Emily charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily'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; Emily will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law 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 Emily
Emily discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law 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. Emily confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Emily's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Emily Kissel
How much does it cost to hire Emily for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emily walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Emily offer a free consultation?
Emily charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Emily's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in this state typically take?
Simple family law 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. Emily gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Emily take my case if I'm outside the area?
Emily evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Emily'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 Emily?
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. Emily will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Emily accepting new family law clients right now?
Emily's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.