
Michel Towner, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratDentons Canada LLP
Practicing employment since 1977.
- 49+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Michel Towner is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Michel has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Employment · Employment Contracts · General
- Handles Employment, Employment Contracts, and General matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Michel Towner: Michel Towner is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Michel has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Michel's practice areas in the U.S.
Michel concentrates on employment, employment contracts, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment Contracts
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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.
Employment Contracts cases nationwide
Michel takes employment contracts 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.
General cases nationwide
Michel 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 Michel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Michel Towner, employment attorney serving the U.S.
Michel Towner is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Michel has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. Michel works from the U.S. and takes on employment matters across the region.
Michel Towner is a lawyer practicing employment and labor, pensions, benefits and executive compensation. Michel has been licensed for 49 years. Michel practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Montreal, QC.
Michel's approach to employment cases
Michel Towner is a lawyer practicing employment and labor, pensions, benefits and executive compensation. Michel has been licensed for 49 years. Michel practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Montreal, QC.
The kind of cases Michel takes
Michel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, employment contracts, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Michel studied and practices
Universite Laval
LL.B. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Michel's state bar admissions
Quebec
1977 · ACTIVE
Michel studied at LL.B. in Universite Laval.
Law school and academic background
Michel completed LL.B. in Universite Laval. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michel runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Michel's legal honors and published work
Michel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Michel Towner's office in Montreal
Michel's primary office is at 1 Place Ville-Marie, 39th Floor, , Montreal, QC, H3B 4M7. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dentons Canada LLP
1 Place Ville-Marie, 39th Floor,
Montreal, QC H3B 4M7
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Client reviews of Michel Towner — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Michel. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in your area.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire Michel Towner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment 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 employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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 employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michel Towner
How much does it cost to hire Michel for a employment 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 employment attorneys offer free consults — check Michel's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment 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 employment clients right now?
Michel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.