Eric Lalanne, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Litigation
Practicing business since 1987.
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Eric Lalanne is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Eric has over 39 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montréal, QUEBEC
- Experience
- over 39 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Eric Lalanne: Eric Lalanne is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Eric has over 39 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Eric's practice areas in the U.S.
Eric concentrates on business, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Litigation
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Business cases nationwide
Eric 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Eric 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Eric 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
Eric Lalanne, business attorney serving the U.S.
Eric Lalanne is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Eric has over 39 years of legal experience. Eric works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Managing a company is rarely smooth sailing. Eric Lalanne steers executives and shareholders through the choppiest waters.
Eric Lalanne practises corporate and commercial litigation and successfully managed our firm for nearly a decade. He has extensive experience in the business world and provides pragmatic solutions to the challenges faced by companies of all sizes. He defends shareholders’ interests in oppression cases and pleads in insolvency and restructuring cases relating to the rights and recourses of trustees and creditors.
He often appears before Canada’s courts and tribunals, and has been involved in cases that shaped Québec law, including Peoples Department Stores Inc., a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision on the scope of the duties and obligations incumbent on a corporation’s officers and directors.
Eric Lalanne was chairman of the board of directors from May 2012 to March 2020 and remains an active board member. He has greatly contributed to the firm's growth and prominence in Québec. With a consistent focus on modernization, he ushered in significant changes, including technological reform, a paperless office and a move to new premises.
Working with Eric on a business matter
Managing a company is rarely smooth sailing. Eric Lalanne steers executives and shareholders through the choppiest waters. Eric Lalanne practises corporate and commercial litigation and successfully managed our firm for nearly a decade. He has extensive experience in the business world and provides pragmatic solutions to the challenges faced by companies of all sizes. He defends shareholders’…
Clients Eric works with
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and litigation matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Eric studied and practices
University of Montreal
LL.B. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
Quebec
1987 · ACTIVE
Eric studied at LL.B. in University of Montreal.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed LL.B. in University of Montreal. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Eric's legal honors and published work
Eric has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Eric Lalanne's office in Montréal
Eric's primary office is at 800 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, 26th floor, Montréal, Quebec. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Eric Lalanne
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How to hire Eric Lalanne — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric'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; Eric 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 Eric
Eric 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. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric'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 Eric Lalanne
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Eric'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. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside the area?
Eric evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Eric'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 Eric?
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. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new business clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.