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What to bring to a first consultation
A first meeting with a lawyer goes further when the right papers are on the table. Here is what to bring — and what you can leave at home.
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Law firm · Paris 3e
Clear legal advice, from the very first meeting
Lex & Partners advises individuals, founders and small businesses on employment, family and business law — in plain language, with fees agreed before any work begins.
Advice you can act on
Where you stand, what your options are and what each one would cost — explained without jargon.
An answer within a working day
Every enquiry is read by a lawyer and answered within one working day.
Strictly confidential
Everything you share is covered by professional secrecy, from the very first call.
Practice areas
Six areas, each handled by the lawyers who practise them every day.
Employment law
Dismissals, negotiated departures, harassment and pay disputes. We act for employees and for small employers.
Family law
Divorce by mutual consent, contested separations, parental authority and child support — handled with care and discretion.
Business law
Company formation, shareholder agreements, fundraising paperwork and the legal side of running a growing company.
Contracts & terms
Commercial contracts, terms of sale, NDAs and supplier agreements, drafted and negotiated in plain language.
Property & leases
Residential and commercial leases, deposits, rent reviews and disputes between landlords and tenants.
Disputes & debt recovery
Formal notices, payment orders and representation before the civil and commercial courts when talks fail.
Your lawyers
The lawyer you meet is the lawyer who handles your matter.
Claire Moreau
Founding partner · Employment law
Karim Haddad
Partner · Business law & contracts
Amara Diallo
Associate · Family law
Before you book
How does the first consultation work?+
You book a 45-minute slot online, at our office or by video. A lawyer confirms the appointment within one working day; on the day, we go through your situation and documents and you leave with a clear view of your options and a recommended next step.
How much does it cost?+
The first consultation costs €90, paid at the end of the meeting and deducted from your first invoice if you instruct us. After that we agree a fixed fee or an hourly rate in writing before any work begins.
Can you help if I don't live in Paris?+
Yes. Most of our work can be handled by video and email, and we represent clients before courts across France when a case requires it.
Is what I tell you confidential?+
Always. Lawyers in France are bound by professional secrecy, and it covers everything you share with us — including during the first consultation.
Does my insurance cover legal fees?+
Often, partly. Many home, car and bank-card policies include legal-expenses cover. Bring your policy details and we will check what it pays for.
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Book a 45-minute first consultation — at our office near République or by video.