A Tradition of Excellence
As generalist lawyers and notaries of the Piller, Morel & Perritaz lawfirm, our professionnals operate in all areas of law.
They provide assistance and representation in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Our story
Joseph Piller
(1890 – 1954) practiced law in Fribourg before being appointed Professor at the University of Fribourg and later serving as a Federal Judge. He was a member of the “Conseil d’Etat” (Cantonal Executive Council ) and the “Conseil des Etats” ( Council of States) both of which he chaired.
Joseph-Daniel Piller
(1925 – 2021) obtained qualifications as a lawyer and notary. He practiced at the bar until his appointment as Attorney General (1965 – 1990). The Federal Chambers elected him extraordinary Attorney General of the Confederation in 1989. As a Colonel EMG, he also served on the Military Tribunal of the Confederation. Following his retirement from public office, he worked as a legal consultant.
Damien Piller
established himself as a lawyer in 1989, after serving 5 years as “Lieutenant de Préfet de la Sarine” (Deputy Prefect of Sarine).
Grégoire Piller
joined the lawfirm in 1998 following his training as a lawyer and notary.
Bertrand Morel et Nathanaëlle Petrig
joined the lawfirm as lawyers in 2004 and 2010 respectively.
Maximilien Piller
joined the office in 2021 as a notary.
Jonas Petersen
joined the lawfirm in 2022 as a lawyer.
Réjane DELISLE
joined the lawfirm in 2023 as a lawyer.
François PILLER
joined the lawfirm in 2023 as a lawyer.
Pierre PERRITAZ et Vincent PERRITAZ
joined the lawfirm in 2025 as lawyers
Isabelle CHASSOT
joined the lawfirm in 2025 as a lawyer.
Our areas of expertise
Construction and Real Estate Law
- Land use planning
- Building permits
- Environmental law
- Construction law
- Expropriation
- Satutory liens of craftsmen and contractors
- Public procurement
- Architect and engineer contracts
- Construction contracts
- Real estate sales
- Condominium ownership
- Neighbor law
- Rural land law
Contract Law
- Employment contracts
- Lease agreements
- Agricultural lease agreements
- Sales contracts
- Construction contracts
- Architect contracts
- Mandate contracts
- Suretyship
Criminal Law
- Criminal defense
- Criminal complaint
- General, administrative and economic criminal law
- Juvenile criminal law
- Victim assistance law (LAVI)
- Federal law on road traffic
- Federal law on narcotics
Family and Personlity Law
- Matrimonial planning
- Protective measures for the marital union
- Divorce
- Maintenance contributions
- Custody and parental authority
- Visitation rights
- Personality protection
- Parentage law
- Advance directives and power of attorney in case of incapacity
- Guardianship
Public Law
- Constitutional law
- General administrative law
- Immigration law
- Social insurance law
- Road traffic law
Notarial Acts
- Personal Law (associations, foundations, powers of attorney for incapacity, advance healthcare directives)
- Family Law (marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, liquidation of matrimonial property regimes)
- Property Law (transfers of real estate ownership, condominium ownership, easements, real estate liens)
- Inheritance Law (Advances on inheritance, wills, inheritance agreements, certificates of inheritance, partition of estate)
- Commercial law (Formation, amendment, restructuring and dissolution of companies)
Enforcement, Debt Collection, and Bankruptcy
- Debt Collection and Bankruptcy Law
- Restructuring and Rehabilitation