Civil law

Comprehensive legal services in civil proceedings, including matters relating to property law, the protection of personal rights, and the law of obligations. Legal assistance available in Warsaw and throughout Poland.

Litigation

I represent clients as their counsel in civil law matters, both at the pre-litigation stage (including negotiations, mediation, and formal demand letters) and in court proceedings before common courts and the Supreme Court. My services are used by both individuals and legal entities from Warsaw and across the entire country.

I have represented clients, inter alia, in proceedings concerning:

outstanding payments (including for construction works, renovation services, sale price, etc.);
recovery of property (both movable assets and eviction from real estate);
unlawful use and use exceeding co-ownership share;
improper or delayed performance of contracts;
disputes with developers;
payment or return of a deposit;
infringement of personal rights;
tortious acts (damages and compensation for non-pecuniary harm);
damages claims;
copyright law.

Contract Analysis

I also provide services in the drafting and review of contracts and other documents, in particular:

lease agreements (both for movable and immovable property, including occasional lease agreements);
development agreements;
mandate contracts and contracts for specific work;
powers of attorney;
agency agreements;
publishing, licensing, and copyright transfer agreements;
leasing agreements;
loan agreements;
donation agreements;
lending for use agreements;
settlements (out-of-court, court-approved, and mediation settlements).

Mental health care

Cases falling under the Mental Health Protection Act (most often involving involuntary admission to a psychiatric hospital or detention following the withdrawal of consent) are a uniquely specific branch of civil law and procedure. Hearings in these matters frequently take place on-site at psychiatric hospitals, requiring a legal representative to possess not only solid legal knowledge, but also a fundamental understanding of medicine, combined with genuine empathy and insight.

I have repeatedly represented clients in these proceedings, including cases involving stays at the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, the Mazovian Specialist Health Center in Pruszkow, and the Clinic of Psychiatry, Combat Stress, and Psychotraumatology.

How I work

Each matter begins with an analysis of the factual and legal circumstances, followed by a discussion of realistic courses of action. Fees are determined on an individual basis, taking into account the client’s needs and expectations.

Frequently asked questions

How long does acquisitive prescription take?

In order to become the owner of real property, one must possess it as an owner (i.e., use it as one’s own, dispose of it for oneself, pay taxes, manage it, etc.) for 30 years (if done in bad faith, i.e., knowing that the property does not belong to us) or 20 years (in good faith, when we have a justified belief that we are the rightful owner, which, however, is not correct). Acquisition of movable property takes a shorter time (3 years), but is only possible in good faith.

What can I claim if someone publicly insults or discredits me?

Such a situation constitutes a violation of personal rights – honor, good name, and reputation. One may primarily demand cessation of further violations, as well as remedying their effects – an apology. It is also possible to seek financial compensation or payment for social purposes.

Can I withdraw from a contract if the goods I purchased are defective?

A consumer (i.e., a person who is not an entrepreneur) purchasing goods is broadly protected under the so-called warranty. Under it, one may demand a price reduction, repair or replacement of the sold item, and in some situations, also withdraw from the contract and request a refund (in exchange for returning the purchased goods). Proper use of these rights may not always be simple, so it is worth consulting a lawyer.

Can a landlord change the locks if I stop paying rent?

Regular payment of rent is the tenant’s obligation, just as it is the landlord’s obligation to make the premises available. However, this does not mean that delays in rent payment automatically result in the possibility of eviction. Eviction is carried out by a bailiff (not the Police) and only on the basis of an enforcement title (a final court judgment or a notarial deed). Changing locks would constitute unlawful interference with possession, which would not be legal, and in such a situation the tenant is entitled to so-called possessory protection.