Emmy Serikawa, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Litigation
AssociateatMcCarthy Tétrault LLP
Practicing business since 2009.
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Emmy Serikawa is an associate based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Emmy has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCarthy Tétrault LLP.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Emmy Serikawa: Emmy Serikawa is an associate based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Emmy has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCarthy Tétrault LLP.
Areas of practice
Emmy's practice areas in the U.S.
Emmy concentrates on business, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emmy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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General
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Litigation
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Business cases nationwide
Emmy takes business 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 Emmy agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Emmy 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 Emmy agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Emmy 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 Emmy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Emmy Serikawa, business attorney serving the U.S.
Emmy Serikawa is an associate based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Emmy has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. Emmy works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Emmy Serikawa is a lawyer practicing corporate commercial litigation, litigation, professional liability. Emmy received a B.A. degree from Université du Québec à Montréal in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years. Emmy practices at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Montreal, QC.
Emmy's approach to business cases
Emmy Serikawa is a lawyer practicing corporate commercial litigation, litigation, professional liability. Emmy received a B.A. degree from Université du Québec à Montréal in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years. Emmy practices at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Montreal, QC.
The kind of cases Emmy takes
Emmy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and litigation matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Emmy studied and practices
Université de Montréal
LL.B. · 2007
Université du Québec à Montréal
B.A. · 2005
Jurisdictions
Emmy's state bar admissions
Québec
2009 · ACTIVE
Emmy studied at LL.B. in Université de Montréal and B.A. in Université du Québec à Montréal.
Law school and academic background
Emmy completed LL.B. in Université de Montréal and B.A. in Université du Québec à Montréal. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Emmy runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Emmy's professional memberships and bar associations
Canadian Bar Association Young Bar Association of Montréal
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Locations
Emmy Serikawa's office in Montreal
Emmy's primary office is at Suite 2500, 1000 de La Gauchetière Street West, Montreal, QC, H3B 0A2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Suite 2500, 1000 de La Gauchetière Street West
Montreal, QC H3B 0A2
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How to hire Emmy Serikawa — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Emmy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Emmy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emmy'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; Emmy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Emmy
Emmy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Emmy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Emmy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Emmy Serikawa
How much does it cost to hire Emmy for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emmy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Emmy offer a free consultation?
Emmy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emmy's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Emmy's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business 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. Emmy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Emmy take my case if I'm outside the area?
Emmy evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Emmy'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 Emmy?
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. Emmy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Emmy accepting new business clients right now?
Emmy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.