René Gauthier, Appellate Attorney in the United States
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Business
Practicing appellate since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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René Gauthier is an attorney based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Business. René has over 46 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Bankruptcy · Business
- Handles Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Business matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About René Gauthier: René Gauthier is an attorney based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Business. René has over 46 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
René's practice areas in the U.S.
René concentrates on appellate, bankruptcy, business, construction, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case René handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Bankruptcy
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Business
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Construction
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Litigation
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Real Estate
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Appellate cases nationwide
René takes appellate 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 René agrees to represent you.
Bankruptcy cases nationwide
René takes bankruptcy 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 René agrees to represent you.
Business cases nationwide
René 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 René agrees to represent you.
Construction cases nationwide
René takes construction 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 René agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
René 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 René agrees to represent you.
Biography
René Gauthier, appellate attorney serving the U.S.
René Gauthier is an attorney based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Business. René has over 46 years of legal experience. René works from the U.S. and takes on appellate matters across the region.
René Gauthier is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, real estate and 4 other areas of law. René has been licensed for 46 years. René practices in Montreal, QC.
How René handles appellate matters
René Gauthier is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, real estate and 4 other areas of law. René has been licensed for 46 years. René practices in Montreal, QC.
The kind of cases René takes
René reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, bankruptcy, and business matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where René studied and practices
University of Montreal
LL.L. · 1979
Jurisdictions
René's state bar admissions
Québec
1980 · ACTIVE
René studied at LL.L. in University of Montreal.
Law school and academic background
René completed LL.L. in University of Montreal. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice René runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
René Gauthier's office in Montreal
René's primary office is at 2001, Avenue McGill College, Bureau 900, Montreal, QC, H3A 1G1. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire René Gauthier — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with René usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
René charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain René'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; René will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 René
René discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. René confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
René's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about René Gauthier
How much does it cost to hire René for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. René walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does René offer a free consultation?
René charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain René's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check René's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in this state typically take?
Simple appellate 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. René gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can René take my case if I'm outside the area?
René evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside René'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 René?
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. René will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is René accepting new appellate clients right now?
René's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.