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FAQ

  • What are the costs of visiting a law office, preparing a contract or conducting a court case?

    The specific nature of legal advice does not allow us to set rigid prices for the services of an attorney-at-law. Although several cases may seem similar in terms of subject matter, legal nuances may determine that a particular case will require more or less work on our part. Therefore, the cost of a case, especially in the case of litigation, we are usually able to assess and present to the Client only after the first meeting (legal advice), during which the Client submits to us the relevant documents for the case and outlines the problem and the facts.

    However, the cost of legal advice ranges from PLN 150 to PLN 250, depending on the subject matter and the complexity of the problem with which the Client comes.

  • What are the forms of payment for the services of an attorney-at-law firm?

    Payments at the law firm can be made in cash, by bank transfer, by quick transfer to the phone, by BLIK.

    The form of settlement depends on the scope of services ordered by the Client.
    Settlement for legal advice takes place in the office after a meeting with an attorney-at-law.

    In the case of conducting court cases or drafting documents for the Client, we accept payment in advance, at the time the Client orders the given activities. In some cases, in agreement with the Client, it is possible to divide the payment into instalments.

    In the case of permanent cooperation with entrepreneurs, we also settle in a lump sum system with a limit of hours.

  • How do I make an appointment?

    An appointment can be made by telephone or e-mail.

    Due to the specific nature of the attorney-at-law’s work, which involves frequent time spent away from the office, it is necessary to make an appointment before the meeting – whether via remote or stationary means – is held. In order to make an appointment, it is necessary to briefly outline the subject of the problem, so that we can plan an appropriate time to discuss the matter with the Client.

  • How to prepare for a meeting at the law firm?

    In order for the attorney-at-law to efficiently start working on the Client's case, we recommend that the Client brings all the relevant documents to the first meeting. If there is any doubt as to whether a particular document will be helpful, we recommend taking it with you. Documents should be provided in originals.

    We will take notes during the meeting, but it may also be useful to prepare a brief description of the situation yourself or to recall the course of events immediately before the meeting. This will enable you to deal with the substance of the problem quickly.

    If you have a lot of questions, it would be helpful to write them down before the meeting and send them to the law firm the day before so that we have the opportunity to prepare for the meeting so that you can get answers to all the issues you are interested in at the meeting.

  • Can a professional attorney-at-law guarantee that the case will be won?

    A professional attorney such as an attorney-at-law can never guarantee that a case will be won. A professional attorney is obliged to conduct the case carefully, diligently, ethically and in accordance with the applicable law, but this does not constitute a guarantee of winning the legal proceedings.

    Taking into account the information provided by the Client and our professional experience, we can make a preliminary estimate of the prospects in a given case, nevertheless, the final outcome depends on many factors – the position and activity of the other party, the effects of the evidence, changes in the facts during the proceedings and others. Some of these factors usually only become apparent at the litigation stage.

    The decision in a court case is always a decision of an independent and sovereign Court.

  • What are the legal adviser's obligations towards his Client in case of cooperation?

    In case of cooperation an attorney-at-law is obliged to:

    • diligently and conscientiously conduct the Client’s matters,
    • remain in current contact with the Client,
    • regularly inform the Client about the status of the case and the actions planned and undertaken.

    Importantly, the attorney-at-law is not responsible for collecting evidence for the case. This duty rests with the Client – taking into account the instructions of the attorney-at-law.

  • Are the data and documents provided to an attorney-at-law safe?

    An attorney-at-law, as a representative of the profession of public trust, is obliged to maintain unconditional and indefinite professional secrecy covering all information of which the attorney-at-law gained knowledge in connection with providing legal assistance.

    Therefore, any data or documents provided by you to the attorney-at-law are safe.

  • Is it possible to obtain remote advice, advice by phone, online advice?

    We offer you remote advice, advice over the phone, online advice. It is only necessary to make an appointment in advance for such advice. However, in the case of advice given in this way, it is necessary to pay for the advice in advance, before the appointment is made.
    The preparation of letters or opinions on contracts can also be carried out remotely.

    In the case of Clients residing permanently outside Poland, if the Client is unable to travel to the country, we provide virtually all services remotely, via e-mail, instant messaging and telephone calls.

  • Does the law firm provide permanent legal services?

    The law firm provides permanent legal services for entrepreneurs. Detailed conditions of such
    cooperation are agreed individually with the Client.

    The provision of permanent legal services covers the entire territory of Poland.

  • How to prepare for a court case?

    Preparation for a court case takes time. It is necessary to develop a litigation strategy, collect documents, prepare pleadings. A detailed interview with the Client is necessary for this.

    Also, preparation for the hearing or court session itself requires several days. When commissioning a professional attorney to represent you at a hearing, it is important to bear in mind that he or she must familiarise themselves with the court case files in advance, analyse them, discuss the trial plan with the Client, and explain him the nuances of court procedures. Therefore, in order to enable the attorney to prepare diligently for the representation at the appointed date of the hearing, we recommend you to order the representation at least several days in advance – usually the date of the hearing is known to the party at least 7 days before the appointed date.

  • Can you commission only the preparation of a statement of claim or other pleading or the preparation of a contract?

    The law firm prepares pleadings, including lawsuits, as well as prepares contracts on behalf of the Client. It is possible to commission such one-off activities also without engaging an attorney-at-law for the entire court proceedings.

  • Does the law firm conduct cases outside of Olsztyn?

    The law firm is based in Olsztyn, but conducts cases throughout the country. Most often we
    represent Clients in the provinces of Varmia and Masuria (e.g. Szczytno, Biskupiec, Ostróda, Elbląg and others), Pomerania (e.g. Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot, Tczew, Starogard Gdański and others), Mazovia (e.g. Płock, Ostrołęka, Ciechanów, Warsaw and others) and Podlasie (e.g. Białystok, Łomża, Augustów and others).

    However, if there is such a need, we can undertake representation on the territory of the whole country, after prior arrangement of the terms of cooperation.

  • Does visiting a law firm for legal advice commit me to further cooperation?

    No. The fact of making an appointment for legal advice and taking advantage of it does not oblige one to commission a particular attorney to conduct the case.

  • Is it possible to agree on remuneration only in the case of winning the case, on a so-called 'percentage'?

    Professional attorneys cannot agree to remuneration on a mere percentage basis, which is why we do not use such remuneration methods in our law firm.

    The so-called success fee can only be a component of the attorney-at-law 's remuneration.

  • Does the law firm cover court costs?

    No. The law firm does not cover court costs or other costs of conducting a case (such as stamp duty etc.). The Client is obliged to pay such fees.

    However, the law firm can calculate in advance the court costs and other incidental fees related to the handling of the case so that you know what amounts you should expect.

  • How long does a case take?

    The duration of a court case depends on a number of factors and it is impossible to predict
    specifically when it will be concluded. A case can take anywhere from a few months to several years after the first pleadings are filed with the court, depending on the complexity of the case.

    Nevertheless, it can be determined that from the moment a Client contacts our office with a
    particular legal issue to the moment we file the first pleadings, an average of 1 – 2 weeks elapses, depending on the Client's activity and involvement.