Madeleine Dusseault, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 7 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation
Practicing business since 2019.
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Madeleine Dusseault is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Madeleine has over 7 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 7 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Madeleine Dusseault: Madeleine Dusseault is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Madeleine has over 7 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Madeleine Dusseault
Madeleine concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Madeleine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases nationwide
Madeleine 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 Madeleine agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Madeleine 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 Madeleine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Madeleine Dusseault — Over 7 years of the U.S. business experience
Madeleine Dusseault is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Madeleine has over 7 years of legal experience.
Madeleine Dusseault is a commercial litigator, and regularly achieves positive and cost-effective results for her clients. Madeleine has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (including the Commercial List), the Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and in private arbitrations. Her areas of focus include commercial contract disputes, fraud claims, debt recovery, real estate litigation, shareholder disputes, defamation and professional liability. She also has considerable experience with prosecuting and defending matters involving injunctive relief. Madeleine prioritizes her clients’ legal and business needs, and is committed to working with clients to find practical, creative and cost-effective solutions to meet their goals.
Madeleine is a mentor to summer and articling students who aspire to practice in litigation, and is a member of the firm’s student recruitment committee. She maintains active memberships in the Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Canadian Bar Association.
How Madeleine handles business matters
Madeleine Dusseault is a commercial litigator, and regularly achieves positive and cost-effective results for her clients. Madeleine has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (including the Commercial List), the Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and in private arbitrations. Her areas of focus include commercial contract disputes, fraud claims, debt recovery, real…
The kind of cases Madeleine takes
Madeleine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in the United States.
Credentials
Madeleine Dusseault's legal education and bar admissions
University of Toronto
J.D. · 2018
Jurisdictions
Madeleine's state bar admissions
Ontario, Law Society
2019 · ACTIVE
Madeleine studied at J.D. in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Madeleine completed J.D. in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Madeleine runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Madeleine Dusseault
Madeleine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Madeleine Dusseault's office in Toronto
Madeleine's primary office is at 40 King Street West, Suite 6600, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Madeleine Dusseault
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How to hire Madeleine Dusseault — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Madeleine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Madeleine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Madeleine'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; Madeleine 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 Madeleine
Madeleine 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. Madeleine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Madeleine'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 Madeleine Dusseault
How much does it cost to hire Madeleine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Madeleine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Madeleine offer a free consultation?
Madeleine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Madeleine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Madeleine'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. Madeleine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Madeleine take my case if I'm outside the area?
Madeleine evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Madeleine'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 Madeleine?
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. Madeleine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Madeleine accepting new business clients right now?
Madeleine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.