Michel Décary Ad. E., Business Attorney in the United States
focused on Business, Employment, and Government
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Michel Décary Ad. E. is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Government.
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- Montréal, QUEBEC
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Employment · Government
- Handles Business, Employment, and Government matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Practice, Montréal (Canada) (2024).
About Michel Décary Ad. E.: Michel Décary Ad. E. is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Government.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michel Décary Ad. E.
Michel concentrates on business, employment, government, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Employment
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Litigation
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Business cases nationwide
Michel 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 Michel agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Michel takes employment 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 Michel agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Michel takes government 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 Michel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Michel 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 Michel agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Michel Décary Ad. E. — Attorney of the U.S. business experience
Michel Décary Ad. E. is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Government.
Michel Décary has pleaded before the courts of all levels, including up to the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as provincial and federal administrative tribunals, domestic arbitration tribunals and commissions of inquiry, in matters involving civil, corporate, and securities law as well as administrative, constitutional and labour law. Michel is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, of which he was Regent from 2006 to 2010 and was named Montréal Corporate Governance Lawyer of the Year 2021 by the prestigious legal directory Best Lawyers in Canada. Michel also deals with matters involving directors' and officers' liability and has taught at the Corporate Governance College at McGill University's Institute of Corporate Directors (2004-2013) and in the training program offered by Université de Laval's Collège des administrateurs de sociétés (2005-2012). Michel sits (presently and in the past) on the boards of various commercial corporations and non-profit organizations. Michel has been involved in major administrative and constitutional cases, representing the governments of Canada, Québec and New Brunswick, and many businesses. He also acts as a negotiator or mediator in labour matters such as collective agreement renewals, including, as special negotiator for the Government of Québec regarding work force mobility between Québec and Ontario in the construction industry or as a mediator, for example, in the dispute between Société de la Place des Arts and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. He has been awarded the titles of Queen’s Counsel and Advocatus Emeritus, and was Associate Deputy Minister at the Ministère de la Justice du Québec. He has also lectured in labour law at the Université de Montréal law faculty, in civil law and procedure at the Service de la formation permanente du Barreau and lecturer in pleading techniques at l’UQAM intended for practicioners of law.
Working with Michel on a business matter
Michel Décary has pleaded before the courts of all levels, including up to the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as provincial and federal administrative tribunals, domestic arbitration tribunals and commissions of inquiry, in matters involving civil, corporate, and securities law as well as administrative, constitutional and labour law. Michel is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers,…
Who Michel represents
Michel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and government matters in the United States.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Michel Décary Ad. E.
Michel has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Practice, Montréal (Canada)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Practice, Montréal (Canada)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Director and Officer Liability Practice, Montréal (Canada)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Practice, Montréal (Canada) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Practice, Montréal (Canada) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Director and Officer Liability Practice, Montréal (Canada) (2013). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice (2026).
Locations
Michel Décary Ad. E.'s office in Montréal
Michel's primary office is at 1100 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Montréal, Quebec. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michel Décary Ad. E. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michel'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; Michel 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 Michel
Michel 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. Michel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michel'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 Michel Décary Ad. E.
How much does it cost to hire Michel for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michel offer a free consultation?
Michel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michel's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Michel'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. Michel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michel take my case if I'm outside the area?
Michel evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Michel'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 Michel?
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. Michel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michel accepting new business clients right now?
Michel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.