#muse Avocats

Welcome to our Phygital Alliance.

The responsiveness of a digital Law Firm combined with physical support in Lyon, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and wherever your needs take you in France, in EU, or around the World.

First consultation refunded*

09 83 68 80 80 (toll-free) 

First consultation refunded*

*The first consultation at the single rate of €69 excluding VAT is automatically refunded on the first invoice if you choose to entrust your case to the lawyers of the Collectif MUSE. For a one-off consultation with no further action required, you will receive an oral response and/or a written summary depending on the method of contact selected.

#MUSE AVOCATS

our concept

#Multi-Expertise

The Collectif MUSE brings together lawyers recognised in their fields of expertise.

We are pooling our skills to support individualsthe contractors and companies in solving their legal problems, whether in the area of employment law business, in taxes law and companies, in property law or in asset management.

Our collaborative approach enables us to offer tailor-made, effective and innovative solutions tailored to each legal issue.

Criminal

Police custody

Auditions

Immediate trial

Subpoena

Investigation procedure (assisted witness & indictment)

Business criminal law

Prison law, enforcement of sentences and release

Business

Commercial leases

Disputes resolution

Competition

Professional liability

Summonses

Court of First Instance

Commercial Court

Court of Appeal

Sale of a business

Banking

Loans, TEG

Fees, commissions, agios

Duty to warn and inform

Payment fraud

Crypto, NFT

Surety, Pledge

Seizure of bank accounts

Tax

Advice

Optimisation, tax exemption

Asset management and transfer

VAT

Litigation with the tax authorities

Setting up a company

Partnership agreement

Transfer of shares

 Expatriation

Real estate

Construction

CCMI & VEFA

Defects and deficiencies

Out-of-court and in-court valuations

Two-year, ten-year and DO warranties

Unpaid rent

Co-ownership and charges

Auction sales (adjudication)

HERITAGE

Matrimonial systems

Collaborating partner

Divorces

Educational assistance

Protected minors and adults

Estates

Liquidation of joint ownership

SCI / Family limited liability company

 

Click on a topic for more information about each of our legal expertise.

#Contact

 

We use all ways to make it as easy as possible for you to reach your lawyer directly.

Contact us anywhere 🌍
At your convenience, via email, phone, Microsoft Teams™ or WhatsApp,
Without any intermediaries.

Are you based in Lyon or the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region?
We welcome you to one of our offices in Lyon (Préfecture / Palais de Justice area or at the Grand Hôtel Dieu).

#Up-to-Date

To offer you support simple and flexibleWe have the most modern tools at your disposal:
participative videoconferencing, electronic signatures, enforceable legal documents, secure file sharing, etc.

We handle your cases with cutting-edge digital technologies and the very latest procedural laws to ensure greater efficiency.

🤝🏻 Is your dispute about to be settled out of court? Is the sale of your business imminent?

Your lawyer will draw up a draft deed in line with your objectives.

A participative videoconference meeting is then scheduled via appointment™ or Zoom, by screen-sharing, so you can review and adjust the act in real time.

Once finalised, the document is placed in our signature box DocuSign® to be signed electronically, even if each party is on the other side of the world.

Your interests are protected as swiftly as possible, allowing you to concentrate on other priorities.

🚨 Has a bailiff been to your home? Have you received a summons to appear before the Court?

There's no time to lose: get in touch with your lawyer to analyse the document you have received.

If the items in your folder are too large, you can drag and drop them. on our private servers OVHCloud.

Your files are stored ephemeral, confidential and secure to be read by your lawyer.

Click on the logo to access our private and secure file-sharing service.

First consultation refunded*

09 83 68 80 80 (toll-free) 

First consultation refunded*

*The first consultation at the single rate of €69 excluding VAT is automatically refunded on the first invoice if you choose to entrust your case to the lawyers of the Collectif MUSE. For a one-off consultation with no further action required, you will receive an oral response and/or a written summary depending on the method of contact selected.

Your comments

about our law firm in Lyon

#We build on your satisfaction 

More than 1,200 customers, both professionals and consumers, have placed their trust on us, in France, in the European Union, Switzerland or Canada.

4.9 78 reviews

  • jean thevenin ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    Excellent listening skills and great availability.professional advice.expertise and great involvement in the projects.individual and regular client follow-up.
  • Thierry MATTERA ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
    Having been advised, supported and accompanied throughout the procedure by Maitre PLUMERAULT of MUSE AVOCATS made our problems much easier to bear.
  • Anne-Laure MATTERA ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
    I see that Muse Avocats has a rating of 4.9 as I write this review, well that's well deserved! I was defended by this firm in a dispute. In fact, I didn't ... More I wasn't 'just' defended, I was supported throughout this painful and anxiety-provoking process. I can only recommend...
  • Eva 0605 ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
    I had the opportunity to work with Muse Avocats. I am very satisfied with this rewarding experience. I recommend this firm, which combines values and expertise. ... More
  • Fred Sanchez ★★★★★ one month ago
    Thank you to the entire team at Muses Avocats, who were by my side throughout the proceedings in my case, right up to its positive outcome. Yours sincerely N.T.S.

Meet the lawyers of MUSE AVOCATS
and learn about their expertise

Founding lawyer

Amaury PLUMERAULT

Lyon Bar

At the same time as studying for a Master's degree in Procedural Law (Civil and Commercial Proceedings), Amaury PLUMERAULT joined the firm. FiDAL, France's leading business law firm, where he worked for almost 4 years.

Building on this experience, Maître PLUMERAULT completed his career at Oracle Sollicitors (London) before joining YDES, ranked as one of France's top M&A and private equity firms by IFLR1000 and Legal 500.

Involved in dispute resolution and procedural issues, he wrote a comparative law dissertation on class action, supported members of various associations such as the UFC - Que Choisir or ADIGIP (Association des Investisseurs en Girardin). He provides his expertise in commercial law and litigation as well as in law banking and insurance.

Founding lawyer

Sandra GARCIA

Lyon Bar

Sandra GARCIA holds a Master's degree in Real Estate Law and has also been an active member of the AIDPI (Association de l'Institut de Droit Patrimonial et immobilier).

She then went on to work in the department wealth engineering of a major French private bank, before working with a number of Lyon law firms renowned for their expertise in the field. real estate law. 

Maitre GARCIA is able to advise you and handle all your cases in this area: from construction to delivery, including defects (biennial guarantee, ten-year guarantee, contractual liability).

She will also take all your bids to the Tribunal Bar if you are planning to take part in a adjudication hearing.

Maxence PASCAL, lawyer at the Lyon Bar specialising in criminal law

Lawyer

Maxence PASCAL

Lyon Bar

Maxence PASCAL graduated from the University of Aix-en-Provence with a Master's degree in Criminal Law and from the University of Paris X with a Master's degree in Criminal Sciences, and has always focused on criminal law. During his career, he joined the GUEGUEN-CARROL law firm in PARIS before moving to a Lyon law firm focusing on criminal procedure in 2012.

Formerly head of teaching at the Université Lyon II and Co-President of the Criminal Law Commission of the Ecole des Avocats, Maxence PASCAL also has a broad range of training experience with the Direction Interrégionales des Services Pénitentiaires de Lyon (DISP), the Maison d’arrêt de Lyon-Corbas et de la Juridiction Interrégionale Spécialisée (JIRS) of the Lyon Criminal Court. These latter experiences have led him to focus on sentencing and subsequently on the execution of sentences for convicted prisoners.

Lawyer

Marion BERNARDI

Lyon Bar

Having obtained a University Diploma in German Law, Marion BERNARDI joined the University of Konstanz with a passion for foreign affairs. Her international career led her to join prestigious law firms such as White & Case in Frankfurt and Arendt & Medernach in Luxembourg to perfect her knowledge in European tax and Corporate Law.

Her expertise covers advising individuals and companies on structuring and optimising their capital, as well as VAT and registration duty issues. She can also represent you in all tax disputes (settlement, Administrative Courts).

Raphaële TORT BOURGEOIS, Lawyer at the LYON Bar specialising in family law

Lawyer

Raphaële TORT-BOURGEOIS

Lyon Bar

Promoted by the University of Paris 1 - Panthéon Sorbonne and holder of a Master 2 in Fundamental Freedoms, Raphaële TORT-BOURGEOIS completed her qualifications in 2021 with a certificate as an expert in criminal procedure from Lyon 3 - Jean Moulin University. 

 

She draws on her extensive academic background to defend and protect the interests of her clients. intra and extra-familial of their premises (matrimonial property regimeswills) to their end (divorces, estatesliquidation).

Because the family is the cradle of our relationships and our heritage, Maitre TORT-BOURGEOIS ensures respect for the rule of law. juvenile law and major fragile both personally and heritage. She is an active member of the Family Law Commission of the Lyon Bar Association..

For a number of years now, Maitre TORT-BOURGEOIS has also been running workshops at a Lyon business school to raise awareness among future entrepreneurs about the protecting their heritage and their families when they set up their businesses.

In addition to her work as a lawyer, Maitre TORT-BOURGEOIS also teaches training in terms of equal pay, quality of life at work (parenthood, teleworking), the fight against sexist and sexual violence and discrimination. These courses are aimed at all employees, managers and HR professionals.

First consultation refunded*

09 83 68 80 80 (toll-free) 

First consultation refunded*

*The first consultation at the single rate of €69 excluding VAT is automatically refunded on the first invoice if you choose to entrust your case to the lawyers of the Collectif MUSE. For a one-off consultation with no further action required, you will receive an oral response and/or a written summary depending on the method of contact selected.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a selection of frequently asked questions. For further information, please use our contact form or the chat module at the bottom of the page.

What is the initial consultation?

La first consultation enables your lawyer to examine your situation in order to identify the various legal issues that arise.

During this meeting, your lawyer will consult the relevant documents in your file in order to complete his analysis (contract(s), invoice(s), exchange(s) between the various parties involved, accounting documents, witness statements, affidavits, bailiff's reports, etc.).

If the information provided is sufficient, a summary can be given to you at the end of this first meeting to explain the state of the law, how it relates to your personal situation and the possible avenues of appeal to protect your rights.

What happens after this initial consultation?

Sometimes it is difficult to resolve all the outstanding issues of a case at the end of a single consultation. Because a case is so complex, we need to request additional documents and/or information from third parties (administrative authorities, public registers, bailiffs' summonses) or to cross-check information in our professional databases.

At this stage, your lawyer will give you a roadmap outlining all the actions to be taken and the strategy to be followed in order to reach a solution.

All the foreseeable steps will be detailed in a fee agreement, which will give you an estimated time to carry out the formalities (drafting of deeds, compulsory formalities, forensic, court referrals, pleadings, enforcement of judgement).

Is the initial consultation charged?

The first consultation automatically the object a credit note on your first bill if you decide to entrust us with your case. If, however, it is only a one-off consultation without opening a file, the cost of this first consultation is set at the preferential flat rate of 69.00 EXCL. / 82.80 INCL. VAT.

How much does a lawyer cost?

Fees charged by MUSE AVOCATS lawyers are usually billed on a time-spent basis.

However, depending on each specific case, its complexity and what is at stake, how many steps need to be taken and the client's financial resources, a tailor-made fixed fee may be set so your budget is under control.

For more information, go to the offer and fees.

Can I pay in instalments?

YesThanks to our online payment service provider Stripe® and payment operator Klarna, you can choose to pay your fees by three (3) free of charge.

Are your fees covered by legal expenses insurance?

Yes, in accordance with the deductibles and coverage limits set out in the general and/or special terms and conditions of your insurance policy. Also, please remember your insurance company cannot impose a lawyer on you. You are free to appoint any counsel you wish: our fees will be covered.

What are your areas of specialisation?

The lawyers at Collectif MUSE have recognised expertise in a number of areas, including areas of law and ensure total synergy with each other when the issues cover several subjects :

  • Real Estate Law We handle a wide range of disputes, including co-ownership disputes, property sales, latent defects, ten-year warranties, defects, rent collection and disputes with managing agents.

  • Commercial law Commercial leases, termination of commercial relations, unfair competition, transfer of business, disputes between partners, liability claims, banking law.

  • Company law business start-ups, restructuring, partnership agreements.

  • Inheritance law and joint ownership : divisions, disputes, gifts, conflicting inheritance settlements.

Do you offer remote consultations?

Yesthe MUSE AVOCATS collective has developed a range of online consultation accessible to everyone, whether in France or abroad.

Our conference calls, WhatsApp lounges and videoconferences allow you to exchange ideas and experiences. in real timewhile our private cloud hosted by OVH allows you to share your confidential documents securely. without moving.

The remote consultations are aimed at companieswho are looking for responsive legal support, than to individualsThis is a sensitive issue that needs to be dealt with quickly.

Like the teleconsultations provided by doctors, we use this method to ensure that bringing our expertise closer to your needsThis is particularly important when you are in an area with poor coverage or when you are on the road. concern for confidentiality.

How is my case monitored?

As soon as your file is opened, an Avocat référent is dedicated to you.

He or she will be your main point of contact throughout the procedure, to ensure that you get the best possible support. structured and proactive.

Key stages in monitoring :

1°) Initial analysis and legal strategy assessment of the file, verification of documents, development of a personalised action plan.

2°) Recurrent communication Our services include: email reports and telephone or video exchanges to share the latest developments in your case.

3°) Technical and documentary monitoring OVHCloud: essential documents (summonses, submissions, expert reports) are sent to you using our secure messaging services, hosted in France, thanks to OVHCloud.

This approach guarantees relationship of trust where each Customer remains a player in his or her own business.

Can you help me in an emergency?

YesThe lawyers of the MUSE Collective regularly deal with the following cases emergencies requiring rapid intervention, whether in Lyon or all over Francethanks to our unique network of legal partners and colleagues.

Emergency situations frequently dealt with :

  • Receipt of a writ of summonsWe can also serve a summons to attend a hearing or serve an order for payment.

  • Rental dispute or squattingblocking a property sale.

  • Refusal to pay, seizure or precautionary measure requiring immediate action.

  • Commercial dispute jeopardising a company's business (sudden termination, recovery, urgent litigation).

  • Attendance at the judge referrals or in accelerated procedure.

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Find your lawyer in Lyon and the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes region: commercial law (commercial leasecourt, commercial court, etc.), real estateWe can advise you on a wide range of legal issues, including criminal law, insurance law and construction law. Assists you and advises you on your business. Carries property auctionshandles both insurance and banking litigation. Intervenes to recover your unpaid rent on your business premises. Appears before the Court of First Instance or the Commercial Court for any represented.