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Legal matters and lawyers in Spain

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The legal system in Spain is a complicated one. There is however, no shortage of lawyers. Most speak several languages.

 

How should I look for a lawyer?
There are a number of ways where you can find a lawyer to suit your needs. The best way is perhaps by referrals. A friend, acquaintance, your real estate agent or even another lawyer in your own country may be able to refer you to a professional lawyer with the particular expertise in the matter to be addressed. Real estate agents are a good source of information when it comes to hiring a lawyer with expertise and good credentials, specially those specialised in the field of property conveyance. In many law firms, different lawyers specialise in different areas of the law. If this is not the case, a lawyer you have approached may be able to refer you to a colleague with a broader experience or background in a particular field of the law. This also applies to a lawyer with a good command of your language which will no doubt help you feel more confident.

 

From our own experiences however, we can say that not all lawyers in Spain and in particular on the Costa del Sol can be trusted. There are unscrupulous 'lawyers' on the Costa del Sol that think because they have a little knowledge of the law, or often a law degree, that they are above the law and can bend the rules to suit themselves. It can be the case that a lawyer will take on a case in full knowledge that you have no hope in winning and/or defending yourself but there will be a huge fee to be earned by the lawyer(s). It beggars belief how anyone, in any profession can charge 250 euros for writing a letter.

The moral of my advice is to research very carefully before you choose a lawyer in Spain. Ask for an initial consultation, which should be a set, low price or often free. Then walk away and get a second opinion and maybe even a third.

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