If you are planning to live in Italy, for a comfortable and easy life you will need 2 people – a specialist in finance (commercial) and a sensible lawyer (even if you never need it, this acquaintance will not prevent you). Why you will need a commercial specialist, we have understood here, but why you need a lawyer, we will deal with in this article. We will try to explain some of the points in which you must understand at least a little, if you want to save “your face” and finances on the territory of Italy.

Why do you need a lawyer in Italy and what functions he fulfils?

If the commercial specialist is responsible for your competently filled out and submitted to the state authorities declaration, the lawyer in Italy fully protects your rights in case of life’s troubles. What do you mean? In life, anything can happen, and the lawyer will be a great assistant to you, and will be able to favourably for you to close the case, if you are wrongfully accused of something or will demand compensation for what you have nothing to do with. In Italy, lawyers often solve the issues without appealing to the parties in court. For locals, this is a normal practice. You do not waste nerves and time. The meeting is conducted by the parties’ lawyers. They are professionals and do not participate emotionally in the conflict of their clients. 90% of conflicts in administrative practice is closed by lawyers BEFORE the court proceedings. Of course, all issues without the court can not be solved. But even here you need a lawyer. Here are the most common reasons to turn to a lawyer:

• Breakdown of marital relations with all the consequences that follow (breakdown of the marriage contract, division of property and compensation payments);

• Defending the right to property or inheritance;

• Threats or slander that have caused damage;

• contractual relations of the parties (frequent example: non-payment under a lease agreement).

All situations can not be listed even in this article. The lawyer is your defence. A good lawyer is your double defence.

Why a good lawyer is difficult to find?

As you know, specialists are always difficult to find, and even more difficult to get to them to receive. After all, a clever specialist is always surrounded by crowds of clients. And in Italy is added to the “factor of connections”. Here no one turns to anyone – everyone is trying to find the best, so the role of connections here is not the last, because relatives will not advise badly. It is clear that, newly arrived on the land of Italy will be difficult to navigate with such rules, especially if you are used to looking for all services through the Internet. In our time and quite normal and not surprising. But in the case of searching for a lawyer in Italy through the world network you may be waiting for some dangers:1. Bait. Do not fall for “free consultations”. In the CIS today it is very actual – to “lure on free” new clients, but in Italy it is not accepted by the professional code and even prohibited by law. And just think, in order to give a clear answer on your case, a specialist needs to put all his current affairs aside and immerse himself in your situation. Who will spend his time on this and for free?2. Pseudo-specialist. If you are looking for a lawyer through the pages of the Internet, be sure to pay attention to the fact that on the site of the lawyer should be indicated data of his registration as a lawyer. You want to find a professional, not a charlatan.3. Online consultations. Unfortunately, online counselling in the field of advocacy is prohibited by Italian law, so do not believe those who “play against the rules”, it is not quite honest and decent person, and he still your rights in court to defend. Would you trust him?4. Advertising. Italian lawyers are forbidden to advertise anywhere, except for his site, registered in his own name. If you saw self-promotion of the lawyer on the notice boards – he has already violated the rule. What happens next?5. Illegal activities. Lawyers in Italy are not engaged in migration issues (visas are issued by the consulate, and the documents to collect will help any consulting firm) and do not have the right to make transactions with real estate. Therefore, carefully review the information about your candidate again – what he does?6. What does his website looks like. On the site of a real lawyer can indicate only minimal information about himself as a specialist. If you observe there a blog, and news, and some information in Russian – this lawyer violates the professional ethics and thus falls out of the ranks of competent specialists, attracting attention with information (as a rule stolen on the pages of the World Wide Web), but not with his real knowledge and successfully closed cases.

The main mistake when looking for “his” lawyer

Many people in ignorance are looking for a lawyer-universal. Who is this? People in ignorance of the specialisations of lawyers, want to find someone who will help in any matter – and in the marriage, and in the household, and in migration, for example. And here it is important to understand that, as in other professions, lawyers are not universal, as well as doctors or teachers.
If by some miracle you have come across a lawyer who claims that he is a “jack of all trades” and will take on any case – run in the opposite direction.This is 100% not a professional.Just think how tight must be with his clientele, if he is ready to take on everything indiscriminately. In Italy, real professionals do not work “universally”, they delve into certain areas (marital or domestic) to better understand the options of outcome in any even the most complex and confusing situation. Because Italian laws change very often and quickly, and to keep up with all the innovations, you need to be very scrupulous and literally immerse yourself in the legislative sphere with his head. Therefore, we urge you, if you need, for example, divorce – go to a marriage lawyer, a professional in this field, to the one who really defended the client’s side and closed cases successfully. Do not look for yourself new problems, contacting “universal lawyers”.

Where and how to properly look for a lawyer in Italy

After all the readings to find a good lawyer in Italy seems unrealistic. But we will still tell you a few points by which you can check for authenticity and professionalism of the candidate of the lawyer. 1. Make sure that the lawyer received a special education in a prestigious university in the north of Italy and passed the state exam. It is in that part of Italy is the least bribes and better attitude to education. Real lawyers are cultivated there. 2. Make sure that the lawyer’s website has contacts, his office is in a decent location in the city, and he does not consult online or for free. 3. It is important to understand whether the lawyer is knowledgeable in the area you have a problem. If on the site of the specialist on this matter is not enough information, you can contact the specified contacts and ask a question directly. 4. If on the above criteria, the lawyer is suitable for you, visit him in his office. Note how his workplace is furnished, whether he behaves professionally at the meeting. Notice how he listens to you, whether he takes notes or is interested in details. It is important to understand, the lawyer wants to conduct your case and understands in this or only “pretends to be a specialist”. 5. Manner of communication. Pay attention to this. How the lawyer speaks to you? How does he speak about his competitors? A worthy person will not pour mud even enemies, so focus on this. Remember, a lawyer in Italy can be found either on the recommendation or yourself, having checked several dozen sites on these points. Take to the choice of your lawyer with full responsibility and attention – because you choose a person who will defend your rights, and in fact – the quality of your life.