Catherine Gagnon
Catherine Gagnon is a multilingual attorney whose career bridges European and American legal experience. A native of France who studied and worked in Berlin, Germany, she began her career with global construction leader VINCI, supporting major infrastructure and public-private partnership projects in Europe. Her early experience advising operational and executive teams on complex, high-stakes projects shaped her practical, business-minded approach to the law.
In 2020, Catherine and her family relocated to Michigan, home to her husband, Zach. Catherine joined Rockford Construction in Grand Rapids, where she rose from paralegal to corporate counsel after earning her law degree from Cooley Law School. While balancing family life and work, she received 20 Certificates of Merit for best performance in class and graduated summa cum laude, reflecting both academic excellence and mastery across multiple areas of law. As corporate counsel, she advised executive leadership on complex construction matters, risk management, and the alignment of legal strategy with business operations.
Catherine provides highly personalized counsel to individuals, families, and business owners. Known for her discretion, meticulous planning, and thoughtful listening, she delivers sophisticated legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals, helping them safeguard their assets, preserve family harmony, and protect what matters most.
Catherine, Zach, and their two children live in Cannonsburg, Michigan.
Catherine Gagnon
Catherine Gagnon is a multilingual attorney whose career bridges European and American legal experience. A native of France who studied and worked in Berlin, Germany, she began her career with global construction leader VINCI, supporting major infrastructure and public-private partnership projects in Europe. Her early experience advising operational and executive teams on complex, high-stakes projects shaped her practical, business-minded approach to the law.
In 2020, Catherine and her family relocated to Michigan, home to her husband, Zach. Catherine joined Rockford Construction in Grand Rapids, where she rose from paralegal to corporate counsel after earning her law degree from Cooley Law School. While balancing family life and work, she received 20 Certificates of Merit for best performance in class and graduated summa cum laude, reflecting both academic excellence and mastery across multiple areas of law. As corporate counsel, she advised executive leadership on complex construction matters, risk management, and the alignment of legal strategy with business operations.
Catherine provides highly personalized counsel to individuals, families, and business owners. Known for her discretion, meticulous planning, and thoughtful listening, she delivers sophisticated legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals, helping them safeguard their assets, preserve family harmony, and protect what matters most.
Catherine, Zach, and their two children live in Cannonsburg, Michigan.
Catherine Gagnon
Testimonials
C.R.
My husband unexpectedly passed in a car accident. He did not have a will, leaving me to navigate the probate process while also caring for our two minor children. I’m kicking myself for not having an estate plan in place before my husband passed, as this process would have been much easier.
Catherine was excellent to work with for our estate planning needs. She created our will and trust and made the entire process feel clear and manageable. Her communication was timely and professional, and she was extremely knowledgeable throughout each step. Catherine took the time to walk us through the process, answer our questions, and make sure we understood everything before finalizing. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for estate planning support.
Phil, you have been phenomenal to work with throughout this entire process, and I can confidently say you’ve earned a long-term client. I’ve definitely found my business attorney for many years to come, and I look forward to working with you as we continue to grow.
Thank you again for all of your help throughout this process. Your responsiveness, attention to detail, and practical advice made what could have been a stressful situation go very smoothly. I truly appreciate everything you’ve done and look forward to working with you again in the future.
J.A. & A.A., Husband and Wife
Tamarisk Legal Advisors have been wonderful to work with; one of the best experiences we’ve had working with a professional services firm. They were caring and compassionate, responded quickly whenever we had questions, and were surprisingly affordable.
T.C., Business Owner
I highly recommend Tamarisk due to their decades of real-life experience, caring approach, and wisdom that shines through whenever I need their services.
J.L.C., Attorney
Catherine and Phil are great attorneys who will represent you well. Their strengths complement each other and make them a fantastic legal team. Both bring exceptional legal talent and business knowledge to meet each client’s needs. I recommend them without hesitation.