Etude d'avocat Me Cynthia Christen is a Sion-based law practice serving clients throughout the canton of Valais. Established in 2013, the office provides informed legal advice, mediation services and representation before administrative authorities and local courts, with a focus on family law, employment matters and succession issues.

The practice is recognised for an accessible and client-centered approach that emphasises clear analysis and honest assessment of prospects. After careful review of each case, the team presents frank conclusions and evaluates the chances of success so clients can make informed decisions about litigation or settlement.

Me Cynthia Christen works in French, German, English, Spanish and the local Haut-Valaisan dialect and handles matters across the region including Sion, Sierre and Martigny. The office combines dispute resolution and mediation skills with pragmatic legal counselling to secure timely, cost-conscious outcomes for individuals and families.

About Etude d'avocat Me Cynthia Christen à Sion

Founded in 2013

1 person in their team


Practice areas
Family
Employment & Labor
Private Client
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Family

The firm advises and represents clients in divorce, separation and maintenance contribution matters, guiding parties through negotiation, mediation and, where necessary, court proceedings. It conducts a thorough evaluation of case strengths and risks, drafts settlement proposals and custody agreements, and advocates for clients before civil courts to protect parental and financial interests.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

The practice assists employees and employers with employment law disputes, including wrongful dismissal, contract interpretation, workplace rights and negotiated conciliation. Services include case assessment, negotiation support, representation at conciliation hearings and litigation when disputes proceed to labour tribunals or courts.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Private Client

The office provides counsel on inheritance, succession planning, wills and estate administration, helping clients structure testamentary documents, manage probate procedures and resolve disputes among heirs. Advice emphasises practical, region-specific solutions to preserve estate value and secure client intentions.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

The firm defends clients interests before administrative bodies and courts, delivering focused litigation strategy, procedural management and oral advocacy. It prepares legal pleadings, assesses probability of success, advises on procedural risks and costs, and pursues negotiated settlements when that aligns with the client's objectives.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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