First consultation
FreeAn initial conversation without commitment to lay out your situation, hear your questions and, together, decide whether representation makes sense.
- Listening and diagnosis
- Legal orientation
- No commitment
Transparency
Fees
Trust requires clarity. Every engagement is set out in a written fee agreement, signed before any work begins.
Principle
A fixed fee, an agreement, no surprises
French law requires attorneys to inform their clients about fees. I go one step further: I commit to providing you, before any work begins, with a written fee agreement detailing the nature of the engagement, the amount of the fixed fee, foreseeable costs and payment terms.
My fees are primarily set as a fixed amount, based on the nature and complexity of the file. In certain cases (long proceedings, files whose outcome directly affects a compensation), we may discuss an additional success fee.
Arrangements
Four ways to work together
One-off counsel
Fixed fee per agreementLegal consultation, contract review, drafting of a letter or formal notice. The engagement is defined, the fee is set in advance.
- Written and signed quote
- Per-engagement billing
- Payment in instalments available
Litigation
Fixed fee per agreementFor files involving proceedings (civil or criminal), the fixed fee covers the agreed phases. Fees may be supplemented by a success fee.
- Agreement detailed by phase
- Success fee possible
- Payment in instalments available
Legal aid
AcceptedIf your resources are below the legal thresholds, the State covers all or part of your attorney fees. I will assist you in filing the application with the Legal Aid Bureau.
- File prepared together
- Full or partial coverage
- Same standard, whatever the regime
Payment
Accepted methods
Credit cardBank transferChequeCashInstalments
Ethics and confidentiality
Every exchange with an attorney is covered by professional secrecy. The information you share with me, as early as the first consultation, cannot be disclosed to any third party — even if no file is opened. This rule is absolute and part of the foundation of our relationship.
Book a consultation
The first consultation is free and without commitment. It lets me understand your situation and, if appropriate, offer you a clear fee agreement.