Sofia Ruggiero, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Contracts, and Entertainment
AssociateatDentons Canada LLP
Practicing business since 2008.
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Sofia Ruggiero is an associate based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Entertainment. Sofia has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Business · Contracts · Entertainment
- Handles Business, Contracts, and Entertainment matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Sofia Ruggiero: Sofia Ruggiero is an associate based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Entertainment. Sofia has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP.
Areas of practice
Sofia's practice areas in the U.S.
Sofia concentrates on business, contracts, entertainment, real estate, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sofia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Contracts
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Entertainment
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Real Estate
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Tax
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Business cases nationwide
Sofia 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 Sofia agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases nationwide
Sofia takes 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 Sofia agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases nationwide
Sofia takes entertainment 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 Sofia agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases nationwide
Sofia takes real estate 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 Sofia agrees to represent you.
Tax cases nationwide
Sofia takes tax 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 Sofia agrees to represent you.
Biography
Sofia Ruggiero, business attorney serving the U.S.
Sofia Ruggiero is an associate based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Entertainment. Sofia has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP. Sofia works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Sofia Ruggiero is a lawyer practicing corporate and syndicated lending, tax credits and tax-advantaged investing, media and entertainment finance and 4 other areas of law. Sofia received a degree from HEC in 2010, and has been licensed for 18 years. Sofia practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Montreal, QC.
Working with Sofia on a business matter
Sofia Ruggiero is a lawyer practicing corporate and syndicated lending, tax credits and tax-advantaged investing, media and entertainment finance and 4 other areas of law. Sofia received a degree from HEC in 2010, and has been licensed for 18 years. Sofia practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Montreal, QC.
Clients Sofia works with
Sofia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, contracts, and entertainment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Sofia studied and practices
Universite de Montreal
LL.B. · 2006
HEC
M.Sc. HEC · 2010
Jurisdictions
Sofia's state bar admissions
Quebec
2008 · ACTIVE
Sofia studied at LL.B. in Universite de Montreal and M.Sc. HEC in HEC.
Law school and academic background
Sofia completed LL.B. in Universite de Montreal and M.Sc. HEC in HEC. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sofia runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Sofia's professional memberships and bar associations
Activities and Affiliations •Member, Quebec Bar •Member, Canadian Bar Association •Member, Young Bar Association of Montreal •Member, Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montreal
JCCM · membership
Locations
Sofia Ruggiero's office in Montreal
Sofia'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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How to hire Sofia Ruggiero — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sofia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sofia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sofia'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; Sofia 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 Sofia
Sofia 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. Sofia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sofia'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 Sofia Ruggiero
How much does it cost to hire Sofia for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sofia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sofia offer a free consultation?
Sofia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sofia's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Sofia'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. Sofia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sofia take my case if I'm outside the area?
Sofia evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Sofia'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 Sofia?
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. Sofia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sofia accepting new business clients right now?
Sofia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.