Valérie Dufour, Education Attorney in the United States
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Education and Employment
Director
Practicing education since 1996.
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Valérie Dufour is a director based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Education and Employment. Valérie has over 30 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Experience
- over 30 years
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- Education · Employment
- Handles Education and Employment matters from Montreal, QC.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Valérie Dufour: Valérie Dufour is a director based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Education and Employment. Valérie has over 30 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Valérie Dufour
Valérie concentrates on education and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Valérie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Education cases nationwide
Valérie takes education 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 Valérie agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Valérie 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 Valérie agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Valérie Dufour — Over 30 years of the U.S. education experience
Valérie Dufour is a director based in Montreal, QC. The practice focuses on Education and Employment. Valérie has over 30 years of legal experience.
Valérie Dufour is a lawyer practicing education, labour and employment, labour and employment law. Valérie received a B.A. degree from Université de Montréal in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years. Valérie practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Montreal, QC.
Working with Valérie on a education matter
Valérie Dufour is a lawyer practicing education, labour and employment, labour and employment law. Valérie received a B.A. degree from Université de Montréal in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years. Valérie practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Montreal, QC.
Clients Valérie works with
Valérie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for education and employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Valérie Dufour's legal education and bar admissions
Université de Montréal
LL.B. · 1994
Université de Montréal
B.A. German · 1992
Jurisdictions
Valérie's state bar admissions
Québec
1996 · ACTIVE
Valérie studied at LL.B. in Université de Montréal and B.A. German in Université de Montréal.
Law school and academic background
Valérie completed LL.B. in Université de Montréal and B.A. German in Université de Montréal. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Valérie runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Valérie's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Involvement •Member, Canadian Bar Association Community Involvement •Member of the Board of Directors of the ecole de danse contemporaine de Montreal •Member of the Board of Directors and Secretary of the Montreal YWCA
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Locations
Valérie Dufour's office in Montreal
Valérie's primary office is at 1000 de La Gauchetière Street West, Suite 900, Montreal, QC, H3B 5H4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Valérie Dufour — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new education attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Valérie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Valérie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Valérie'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; Valérie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a education attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many education 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 Valérie
Valérie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in education practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every education 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. Valérie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Valérie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many education practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Valérie Dufour
How much does it cost to hire Valérie for a education case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Valérie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Valérie offer a free consultation?
Valérie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Valérie's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Valérie's current terms during booking.
How long do education cases in this state typically take?
Simple education 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. Valérie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Valérie take my case if I'm outside the area?
Valérie evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Valérie'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 Valérie?
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. Valérie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Valérie accepting new education clients right now?
Valérie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.