Theodore Goloff, Civil Rights Attorney in the United States
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and General · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratRobinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.
Practicing civil rights since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Theodore Goloff is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Theodore has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Employment · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and General matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Theodore Goloff: Theodore Goloff is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Theodore has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Theodore's practice areas in the U.S.
Theodore concentrates on civil rights, employment, general, health care, and internet. Each area below outlines the kind of case Theodore handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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Civil Rights cases nationwide
Theodore 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 Theodore agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Theodore 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 Theodore agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Theodore 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 Theodore agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases nationwide
Theodore takes health care 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 Theodore agrees to represent you.
Internet cases nationwide
Theodore takes internet 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 Theodore agrees to represent you.
Biography
Theodore Goloff, civil rights attorney serving the U.S.
Theodore Goloff is a partner based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Theodore has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. Theodore works from the U.S. and takes on civil rights matters across the region.
Theodore Goloff is a lawyer practicing privacy law, health and safety, human rights law and 3 other areas of law. Theodore received a degree from McGill University, Montreal in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years. Theodore practices at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P. in Montreal, QC.
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Theodore Goloff is a lawyer practicing privacy law, health and safety, human rights law and 3 other areas of law. Theodore received a degree from McGill University, Montreal in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years. Theodore practices at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P. in Montreal, QC.
Who Theodore represents
Theodore reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Theodore studied and practices
McGill University, Montreal
Bachelor · 1967
Jurisdictions
Theodore's state bar admissions
Quebec
1973 · ACTIVE
Theodore studied at Bachelor in McGill University, Montreal.
Law school and academic background
Theodore completed Bachelor in McGill University, Montreal. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Theodore runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Theodore's legal honors and published work
Theodore has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Theodore's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations Lord Reading Law Society: Past President, recipient of the Past Presidents' Medal
2015) Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University: Past President Tel Aviv University: member of the Tel Aviv University International Board of Governors Canadian Bar Association American Bar Association (Sections of Labor and Employment Law, Business Law and · membership
of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers of the United States, elected in 2012, Me Goloff is only the third Quebec attorney to be so honoured. Chief Justice Greenshield Scholar at McGill University, Faculty of Law (1968-1969) Community I
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Member of the Canadian Industrial Relations Research Association (C.I.R.A.)
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Member of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
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Member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Quebec Bar
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Sessional lecturer ar the Faculty of Law, McGill University: 1. Autumn 2012 - The law of Union Management Relations 2. Winter 2013 - Quebec and Canadian Employment law President of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Lord Reading Law Society on the Charter of Val
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Termination Strategies in a New Millennium
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How to Step Lively and Avoid the Minefield of Constructive Discharge
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How to Protect Management's Investment in Good People and Weed Out Those Who Cannot or Will Not Contribute
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Locations
Theodore Goloff's office in Montreal
Theodore's primary office is at 800, du Square Victoria, #4600, Montreal, QC, H4Z 1H6. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Robinson Sheppard Shapiro L.L.P.
800, du Square Victoria, #4600
Montreal, QC H4Z 1H6
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Client reviews of Theodore Goloff — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Theodore. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing civil rights attorneys in your area.
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How to hire Theodore Goloff — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Theodore usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Theodore charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Theodore'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; Theodore will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Theodore
Theodore discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Theodore confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Theodore's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Goloff
How much does it cost to hire Theodore for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Theodore walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Theodore offer a free consultation?
Theodore charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Theodore's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Theodore's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in this state typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Theodore gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Theodore take my case if I'm outside the area?
Theodore evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Theodore'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 Theodore?
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. Theodore will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Theodore accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Theodore's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.