Carolena Gordon
About Carolena Gordon
Carolena Gordon is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2013. Carolena Gordon is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Construction Law
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Director and Officer Liability Practice
- Insurance Law
- Legal Malpractice Law
- Product Liability Law
- Professional Malpractice Law
Current Firm: Clyde & Co LLP
Education: McGill University, graduated 1991
Location: Montréal, QC
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