Éric Bédard, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Partner; Managing Partner, Quebec RegionatFasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Practicing business since 1989.
- 37+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Éric Bédard is a partner; managing partner, quebec region based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment. Éric has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Business · Civil Rights · Employment
- Handles Business, Civil Rights, and Employment matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Éric Bédard: Éric Bédard is a partner; managing partner, quebec region based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment. Éric has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Éric Bédard
Éric concentrates on business, civil rights, employment, general, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Éric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases nationwide
Éric 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 Éric agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases nationwide
Éric takes civil rights 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 Éric agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Éric 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 Éric agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Éric 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 Éric agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Éric 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 Éric agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Éric Bédard — Over 37 years of the U.S. business experience
Éric Bédard is a partner; managing partner, quebec region based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment. Éric has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Éric Bédard is a lawyer practicing labour, employment and human rights, government relations and ethics, employment law advice and 8 other areas of law. Éric has been licensed for 37 years. Éric practices at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP in Montreal, QC.
Éric's approach to business cases
Éric Bédard is a lawyer practicing labour, employment and human rights, government relations and ethics, employment law advice and 8 other areas of law. Éric has been licensed for 37 years. Éric practices at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP in Montreal, QC.
Clients Éric works with
Éric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, civil rights, and employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Éric Bédard's legal education and bar admissions
University of Exeter
LL.M. University · 1992
Jurisdictions
Éric's state bar admissions
Québec
1989 · ACTIVE
Éric studied at LL.M. University in University of Exeter.
Law school and academic background
Éric completed LL.M. University in University of Exeter. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Éric runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Éric Bédard
Éric has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Éric's professional memberships and bar associations
(1992) - completed his master's degree in European law and a thesis on trade between Canada and the United States
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Locations
Éric Bédard's office in Montreal
Éric's primary office is at The Stock Exchange Tower, Suite 3400, 800 Victoria Square, Montreal, QC, H4Z 1E9. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
The Stock Exchange Tower, Suite 3400, 800 Victoria Square
Montreal, QC H4Z 1E9
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Client reviews of Éric Bédard — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Éric. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in your area.
4.4
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How to hire Éric Bédard — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Éric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Éric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Éric'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; Éric 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 Éric
Éric 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. Éric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Éric'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 Éric Bédard
How much does it cost to hire Éric for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Éric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Éric offer a free consultation?
Éric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Éric's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Éric'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. Éric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Éric take my case if I'm outside the area?
Éric evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Éric'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 Éric?
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. Éric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Éric accepting new business clients right now?
Éric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.