Atty. Richard Vachon

Atty. Richard Vachon

Richard Vachon practices mainly in the fields of commercial litigation, class actions, litigation in securities, defamation, and employment law. He pleads regularly before the courts of first instance and the Court of Appeal of Quebec as well as arbitration tribunals.

24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Richard Vachon at a glance

Richard Vachon is a employment, business, class action, construction, and product liability attorney, practicing at Woods s.e.n.c.r.l.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Quebec, Barreau du Québec (2002). Educated at University of Montreal (—, 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard Vachon practices mainly in the fields of commercial litigation, class actions, litigation in securities, defamation, and employment law
  • He pleads regularly before the courts of first instance and the Court of Appeal of Quebec as well as arbitration tribunals
  • He also acts as strategic advisor to many of his clients
  • Notable representative clients, among others, include: Chrysler Canada Inc
  • Quebecor Inc
  • Groupe TVA Inc
  • Desjardins Securities Inc
  • Former Member of the Liaison Committee with the Bureau de decision et de revision in relation to securities. https://woods.qc.ca/en/team/richard-vachon

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Vachon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Vachon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

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What practice areas does Richard Vachon handle?
Richard Vachon focuses on employment, business, class action, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Richard Vachon practiced law?
Richard Vachon has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Richard Vachon go to law school?
Richard Vachon earned their education at (—, 2001).
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What awards or recognition has Richard Vachon received?
Richard Vachon's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation.

Education

University of Montreal
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Montréal (Canada)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Montréal (Canada)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Quebec, Barreau du Québec
Admitted: 2002

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