Contract lawyer in Geneva

    Drafting, reviewing or enforcing a contract in Geneva: a contract lawyer helps you avoid a dispute and, if need be, brings it before the Tribunal civil.

    Geneva lies in the canton of Geneva, in the canton of Geneva.

    Geneva lies in the canton of Geneva, in the canton of Geneva.

    Contract law

    Your practitioners in Geneva

    Nearest first: practitioners in this area in Geneva, then the district and the canton, then those who consult by video.

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    The competent authority

    Where does your case go in Geneva?

    Before you consult, it helps to know who decides. Here is the competent authority for Geneva, with its official website.

    1. Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), swisstopo

      Civil

      A civil dispute

      At first instance, civil disputes go to the civil court. Most begin with an attempt at conciliation; some proceedings, such as divorce, follow their own rules.

    Common situations

    Situations in this area

    Each page explains a common situation, the steps and the deadlines, and puts you in touch with a verified practitioner.

    1. 01Consumer and insurance

      Warranty and refunds

      Check the terms of sale, the warranty and the nature of the defect.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Your questions in Geneva

    Local answers, checked against official sources. A practitioner can look at your situation in detail.

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    Contract law: which authority is competent in Geneva?

    As a rule: Tribunal civil. Depending on the dispute, another authority may be competent; a practitioner checks this and the deadlines before you take any step.

    Contract law: how do I choose a practitioner in Geneva?

    On ora., every lawyer is checked against a cantonal bar register and every legal adviser holds a Swiss law degree. Compare languages spoken, fees shown and availability, then book an appointment.

    Can I consult by video?

    Yes, when the practitioner offers it. The video appointment takes place on ora., and you pay on ora. when you book.

    Other areas

    Other areas in Geneva

    Areas in which verified practitioners practise in the canton of Geneva have their own page. The others remain available by video.

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    Next step

    Find your practitioner in Geneva

    Choose an area of law: the directory opens on the practitioners who work near you.

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