Alphabetical List
Lawyers in Spain
The Spanish for a Lawyer is "Abogado" - equivalent to a
Solicitor/Barrister in England and an Attorney in the United
States.
The services of an experienced lawyer should definitely be
employed in the case of buying property or land in Spain,
investing or starting a business, making a will or
instigating/defending a lawsuit. Fees are generally lower than
in northern European countries and for contracts involving a sum
of money, such as a property purchase, fees are calculated as a
percentage of the sum involved. In circumstances where a lawyer
is obligatory and your income is below double the Spanish
minimum wage, free legal assistance is available. Unfortunately,
not as much interest might be taken in your case as would be the
case with a private lawyer. The Colegio de Abogados, who
administer the scheme, have a legal aid office in each Law court
building or Palacio de Justicia. The procedure, however,
is complicated and will involve much paperwork to prove your
wage and assets.
As in most countries, some Lawyers specialize in different areas
of the law, which means it is wise to check that a Lawyer is
familiar with your requirements. A family lawyer will help in
the cases of divorce or disputes over custody of children.
A lawyer will often pay taxes and fees on your behalf. It is
common practice for a Lawyer to ask you for a sum of money to
put into his "client account" for which you will only receive a
receipt. When all the transactions are complete you should
receive original receipt documents for the taxes paid, a
statement of the Lawyer's own fees and the balance of your funds
(if any). Always obtain an estimate of costs in advance, if
possible in writing.
The Law society in Spain is called the Ilustre Colegio de
Abogados and operates at provincial level and, amongst other
things, sets minimum levels of charges. Asking a lawyer for an
estimate of his charges, in writing, is always a good idea. If a
problem arises, it can be taken to the provincial colegio of
which he is a member.
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