LAW FIRM FONTANA – VÉRONIQUE FONTANA, ATTORNEY AT LAW IN LAUSANNEVéronique Fontana , a seasoned attorney-at-law since 1990 , brings extensive experience from her background in the judiciary , where she served for many years as both court clerk and later as President of the Juvenile Court . Throughout her career, she has continued to practice as a lawyer , providing clients with a strong combination of legal expertise , energy , and dedication . Recognized for her practice in criminal law , administrative law , and road traffic law , Me Fontana has built a solid reputation in these fields. She has participated in numerous legal conferences on traffic law and is frequently invited to speak as an expert due to her involvement in high-profile criminal cases . TITLES AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Attorney at law since 1990 • Member of the Vaud Bar Association (OAV) • Member of the Swiss Bar Association (FSA) • Former President of the Juvenile Court • Former Legal Counsel to the Touring Club Switzerland (TCS) MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE Criminal Law Crime , misdemeanor , infraction , fine , penalty appeal , objection to judgment , summary penalty order , police report , criminal procedure , investigation , public prosecutor , court hearing , detention , risk of imprisonment , defense rights , victim of a crime , criminal defense . Road Traffic Law Traffic accident , driver , cyclist , pedestrian , speeding , driving under the influence , license suspension , Via Sicura , traffic violation , car garage dispute , car sale , vehicle repair , auto insurance , traffic law litigation . Civil Liability Personal injury , property damage , compensation , pedestrian accident , dog bite , slip and fall , medical negligence , damage caused by a third party , animal liability , injury claim , fault-based liability . Insurance Law Disputes with insurers , health insurance , disability insurance (DI) , fire insurance , private insurance , claim settlement , amicable agreement , insurance refusal , negotiation with the insurance company , appeal against a decision . Family Law Divorce , separation , protective measures , child custody , parental authority , visitation rights , child support , paternity acknowledgment , paternity dispute , filiation , family conflict , parent-child issues . Labor Law Employment contract , dismissal , workplace harassment , mobbing , unpaid wages , contract termination , employee rights , working conditions , overtime , collective labor agreements , work-related accidents . Tenancy Law Lease dispute , rental termination , rent increase , commercial lease , sublease , inventory of fixtures , rental guarantee , maintenance work , utility charges , tenant rights . Administrative Law Administrative permit , driving license revocation , residence permit , immigration law , construction objection , legal mortgage , disputes with authorities , public law litigation , fiscal agreements , zoning , urban planning . Commercial and Contract Law Mandate , sales , vehicle purchase , property purchase , defective product , banking contract , commercial agreement , contract dispute , company formation , contractual liability , business law , broker , architect , contractor . A STRATEGIC AND DEDICATED LEGAL APPROACH Me Véronique Fontana provides tailored legal advice based on her deep knowledge of Swiss law and her long-standing experience in the judiciary . She works closely with her clients throughout the Vaud canton and French-speaking Switzerland , always with a focus on trust , efficiency , and the protection of rights .
