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It is possible to determine a time for the case?

The determination of the case time depends on the case circumstances, how far it is difficult, sessions decided by the court, in addition to the litigant parties commitment to attending the sessions, witnesses called by the judge, plead notes and evidences.

How you choose your Lawyer?

  • Most of the people do not have experience in law and dealing with the courts. Each of us may visit the court, at least once in life. The word court is always linked to the word “lawyer”.

  • While people adopt the conventional techniques in looking for a lawyer, either through inquiry, yellow pages, telecommunication corporation, du or through a friend. However such search shall not guarantee you a good lawyer who will satisfy your needs.

  • Therefore it is better to visit the lawyer’s office, hold one meeting or more, make sure that he listens to you attentively, deal with you with due respect, understands your problem, answer to all your queries. You must feel comfortable within him and sense his trust and truthfulness. Then only you can select him.

What is the importance of the Relationship between the Client and his Lawyer?

  • The relationship depends on the clients credibility and the lawyer’s interest in the details, in addition to full secrecy between them. The lawyer must share opinion with the client who should not listen to those who lack proper experience in the law and depend on mutual trust between the client and the lawyer.

  • As you sought help from a person who understands and guide you to the correct path and protect your interests, provides you with the moral and mental support, this shall reflect on your self-confidence and realize that you’re not guilty and you are always right.

How you depend Yourself?

Who among us, does not work on or has contracts to organize and sign, or companies to incorporate, a property to buy or sell, in need for financial brokerage, protect an intellectual property right, material or a marriage life. All such matters need knowledge of the law which is available with the lawyer owing to his experience and knowledge of the law loopholes and has fully knowledge of the laws and regulations in each country. Any time you face any legal pursuit for any reason whatsoever you should have a lawyer to consult. You cannot defend yourself unless you have the necessary knowledge of such matters.

Who is the role played by the Lawyer?

  • The Lawyer is not necessarily to be eloquent as much as proactive and clever. For this purpose he must be well aware of his case and all facts and evidences to ensure that the client is acquitted and released and deal with the case as his own.

  • He should be aware of the judge mentality and follow-up the judgments in similar cases.

How to retain a Lawyer?

It is simple, all you have to do is to approach the lawyer you trust and fill-up the power of attorney format designed by the UAE courts. Then you go to the notary public for notarization following of which you shall have a legal reference and a lawyer to defend you.

Is a non-resident in UAE allowed to retain a Lawyer?

  • Yes after the court president approval.

  • After finalization of all supporting documents the power of attorney shall be arranged after the court president approval.

  • If the person is not residing in UAE, he should approach the notary public at his own country, then have the same attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy.

How the Fees are calculated?

The fees are calculated according to the case importance, the size of the work expected to finish the case. The fees shall also include the legal consultation and expertise meeting and other sessions, memoranda writing, and follow-up all details. The expense to be paid to a third party shall not include the court fees, legal translation, photography, drawing, authentication, courier service, travel or meeting abroad.

Is it possible to obtain a travel ban before the case begins?

It is possible by a writ on petition to prevent a person from travel, provided that the papers are valid for this.

Is it possible to impose attachment on a company, an establishment or personal property before the case begins?

Yes, by a writ on petition for the precautionary attachment on the property or movable, as per the type of request, provided that the papers are consistent with the attachment request.

Is it possible to arrange for international writ of apprehension (Interpol)?

Yes, by a request to the public prosecution.

Is it possible to sell a mortgaged assets before filing the case?

Yes, through the summary matters justice, according to the case position.

What does the Conciliation Committee mean?

It is a committee that amicably settle a dispute by reacting a common understanding between the two parties. Its decisions are treated as an executive deed. The decision shall enforced on summary basis.

Is a foreign judgment enforceable in the state?

Yes, by a case for execution of a foreign judgment, without contradicting with a judgment for the same parties and substance in our country. In this case the earlier judgment shall be executed.

Does the power of attorney have a fixed duration and how is it revoked?

Yes, for three years and may be revoked by the notary public.

Is it possible to re-institute a case after its end with the same motions?

If a judgment is rendered in the same case it may not be reinstated, if it is with the same motions.