Our Identity: Your Legal Partner

The team at Isabelle Rostaing-Tayard Avocats Lyon is committed to helping our clients obtain not only qualified and competent legal representation, but also individual attention and support. Located in New York, with a focus on clients throughout the United States and around the globe, we provide guidance to individuals, families, and businesses facing various legal issues. We know that legal concerns can be worrisome and burdensome, so we do our best to be more than your counselors-we aim to be your advocates in the legal realm, working tirelessly for your interests during the course of your case.
Our Promise: Excellence With Understanding
Our mission is simple: We deliver exceptional legal services with the expertise that meets each client’s individual needs and the highest levels of honesty, professionalism, and compassion. Because we understand that every legal issue is a personal matter, whether it relates to your family, livelihood, or business interests, our holistic (client-centered) approach involves listening intently, responding quickly, and crafting effective and principled strategies. Our philosophy is rooted in open communication, transparency, and tenacity in reaching the most favorable resolutions for those we serve.
Meet The Founder: Isabelle Rostaing-Tayard
Isabelle Rostaing-Tayard initially set up the firm following over 15 years of versatile legal practice in European and American jurisdictions. Educated at the University of Lyon, Isabelle is dual qualified as a lawyer in France and the US, and is passionate about justice and viewing the world from all angles. Training in international law laid the foundation for a career path characterized by analytical ability and creative reasoning. Since founding the practice in New York, Isabelle has sought to constitute a team with the same fervor as she has for arguing cases, continuing education, and empowering clients. Fully fluent in English and French, she is warm, detail-oriented, and dedicated to every single client.
Our Team: Collaboration, Caring, Commitment
The strength of Isabelle Rostaing-Tayard Avocats Lyon lies in our talented team. Our backgrounds, skills, and attitudes intersect to deliver results that make a difference for clients. Our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff each have their own strengths and areas of expertise in family law, criminal defense, personal injury law, and corporate law. Frequent internal training and teamwork keep us on top of developments, so we’re constantly finding new ways to serve our clients’ needs. We believe in the power of collaboration, drawing on the versatility and strengths of our members to achieve great things.
Practice Areas: Comprehensive, Client-Centric
We deliver a full spectrum of legal services that meet our clients’ diverse needs:
- Family Law – We take a sensitive, compassionate approach to family issues such as divorce, child custody, adoption, and guardianship, considering the unique circumstances of children while seeking long-term, fair solutions.
- Criminal Defense – For all types of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, we fight hard to protect your constitutional rights and explore every opportunity for a favorable outcome.
- Personal Injury – When you have been injured in an accident or mishap due to another’s actions, you need a skilled personal injury lawyer to pursue fair compensation on your behalf, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, allowing you to concentrate fully on your recovery.
- Corporate Law – Small businesses or large corporations-we provide general counsel services so our business clients know they have responsive guidance for entity formation, regulatory compliance issues, contract negotiation and business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, as well as ongoing advisory roles. Our affordable, common-sense advice offers peace of mind in controlling risk and moving your operation forward and up.
We regularly publish legal news items, articles online, and blogs so that clients stay informed and can make prompt decisions with complete confidence. For the latest updates, visit our Legal Blog.
What We Do: Firm Services and Fees
Every client is different and how we engage with you will vary. We discuss your goals, issues, and circumstances to best represent your interests, from early conversations through disposition and the final result. We offer flexible engagement models depending on your needs (single consultation, ongoing advisory services, full representation), and discuss pricing up front. Our approach toward pricing is based upon providing value and simplicity. Fees charged are known upfront, based upon the complexity and character of a case. We also provide free tools and resources to our clients and community members who subscribe to our newsletter for updated legal information.
Empowering You: Legal Resources and Client Education
Informed clients are empowered clients. That’s why we are disseminating knowledge beyond the walls of our firm. On our website, you will find regularly updated articles, practical guides, and commentaries on pressing legal matters, from recent legislative developments to frequently asked questions in family law, criminal law, personal injury law, or corporate law. We organize webinars and Q&As in order to give you direct access and to make our expertise directly accessible. Because making education and transparency a cornerstone of our working culture ensures that you will be fully informed of your options and can make proactive choices concerning the protection of your interests.
Why Work With Us: Our Commitment To You
When you turn to Isabelle Rostaing-Tayard Avocats Lyon you are dealing with a team that is committed to earning your confidence by providing you with quality services every day. We stand out from the competition in our field on the following essential points:
- More than 15 years of experience gained through the work of an attorney devoted to this specialty
- A level of service and genuine concern for even the most mundane matters
- Expertise across the essential legal disciplines which allows us to provide solutions in all areas
- A team approach aimed at obtaining optimum results
- Ongoing commitment to client education and involvement
Above all, we never forget that behind each case is a person. Your concern is ours. Helping you win is our main goal.
Contact Us: Get In Touch
If you are dealing with a difficult legal matter, or simply wish to obtain counsel and support, we invite you to contact us for a confidential consultation and learn how our firm’s experience, knowledge, and client-focused approach can help you or your business. Do not hesitate to stay in touch-we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter and keep yourself and your colleagues updated with the latest news and developments in the field of law.
At Isabelle Rostaing-Tayard Avocats Lyon, your peace of mind is our business.
