Selena Altro, IP Attorney in the United States
Over 38 years of legal practice
MemberatAdessky Poulin
Practicing ip since 1988.
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Selena Altro is a member based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on IP. Selena has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adessky Poulin.
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- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 38 years
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- IP
- Handles IP matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Selena Altro: Selena Altro is a member based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on IP. Selena has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adessky Poulin.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Selena Altro
Selena concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Selena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases nationwide
Selena takes ip 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 Selena agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Selena Altro — Over 38 years of the U.S. ip experience
Selena Altro is a member based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on IP. Selena has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adessky Poulin.
Selena Altro is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Selena received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years. Selena practices at Adessky Poulin in Montreal, QC.
Selena's approach to ip cases
Selena Altro is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Selena received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years. Selena practices at Adessky Poulin in Montreal, QC.
The kind of cases Selena takes
Selena reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in the United States.
Credentials
Selena Altro's legal education and bar admissions
McGill University
B.C.L. · 1987
McGill University
B.A. · 1984
Jurisdictions
Selena's state bar admissions
Quebec
1988 · ACTIVE
Selena studied at B.C.L. in McGill University and B.A. in McGill University.
Law school and academic background
Selena completed B.C.L. in McGill University and B.A. in McGill University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Selena runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Selena's professional memberships and bar associations
Quebec and Canadian Bar Associations
membership
Locations
Selena Altro's office in Montreal
Selena's primary office is at Tour La Maritime, 18th Floor, 999 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Montreal, QC, H3A 3L4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Adessky Poulin
Tour La Maritime, 18th Floor, 999 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West
Montreal, QC H3A 3L4
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How to hire Selena Altro — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Selena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Selena charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Selena'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; Selena will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Selena
Selena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip 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. Selena confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Selena's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Selena Altro
How much does it cost to hire Selena for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Selena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Selena offer a free consultation?
Selena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Selena's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Selena's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in this state typically take?
Simple ip 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. Selena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Selena take my case if I'm outside the area?
Selena evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Selena'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 Selena?
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. Selena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Selena accepting new ip clients right now?
Selena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.