Admitted to the Paris & California Bars
Your English-speaking lawyer in France.
Assertive, strategic representation in international divorce and workplace discrimination — with full command of both the French and American legal systems.
Who I help
A rare position at the crossroads of two legal systems.
I am one of the few attorneys admitted to both the French and California Bars. For over a decade I have guided English-speaking clients through the French courts — Americans living in Paris, expatriates, and international families who need counsel who speaks their language and knows both worlds.
Most attorneys can offer you one side of the Atlantic. I have spent my career working across both — which means fewer surprises, fewer things lost in translation, and a strategy built around how the two systems actually interact, not just one of them.
Practice areas
Two focused areas of expertise.
Why clients choose me
The reach of an American litigator, rooted in Paris.
Dual-qualified & bilingual Counsel in fluent English with a native command of French law and procedure.
Determined advocacy A reputation for fighting fiercely — clients describe having a real fighter in their corner.
A US network Working alongside US counsel, including the Derek T. Smith Law Group (New York).
One point of contact Direct access to your attorney, from first call to resolution.
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Client experiences
Trusted by international clients.
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“Olivia Uzan is amazing! We worked with Olivia Uzan, and we must say it was a true privilege. Olivia is trustworthy and reliable, she is also relentless in fighting for her clients. She is someone you would trust to do the right thing for you when you are in a difficult situation.”
Naja · Avvo review
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“I had the pleasure of working with Olivia. She handled a huge, stressful, situation for me and made the procedure fast and seamless. Excellent communication and great personality. I highly recommend working with her.”
Abby · Avvo review
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“Olivia is amazing! Olivia was very thorough, patient, and very detailed and descriptive regarding the the process. She was very supportive! From the very start she communicated and would provide me with any updates. More importantly, she always extended that comfort level of trust which always made me feel at peace and ease. Olivia and the team went above and beyond! Truly amazing!”
Yeiza · Avvo review
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“Olivia was Hands-On very professional very sweet and caring made me feel safe. Olivia answered my calls kept me updated with everything answered all my questions that I had. I’m very thankful for her and the team they did an excellent job.”
Melonie · Avvo review
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“I had the pleasure of working with Olivia about a year, and she made what seemed so scary to me, feel safe. She guided me through the whole process and was there for me at any time of the day!! She was beyond helpful at gathering information, making it a speedy process and bringing it to a peaceful end for me. Her and her team are so patient and people you can truly trust. Thankyou for everything Olivia!!!”
Taylor Hewitt · Avvo review
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“I am so thankful I had attorney Olivia Uzan of the Derek Smith Law Group representing me and helping me throughout the process. Olivia was extraordinarily emphatic about what happened to me. She was thorough with every aspect of my case and harsh with the opposing side, which I really appreciated. She was extremely available, patient and would answer any of my questions. She took the time to explain and to guide me through each step of the process up until she got me an amazing result. I am so grateful I chose this firm and I strongly advise to work with Olivia Uzan.”
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