Your law firm for civil law in Hamburg
Effective enforcement of damages, reliable debt collection, and personal assistance with conflicts in tenancy, traffic, or neighborhood law. As your lawyer in Hamburg, I will assist you with all everyday legal questions – transparently, assertively, and
understandably in German, English, and Spanish.
For every civil law conflict
Damages and pain and suffering compensation
Whether property damage, bodily injury, or abuse of your rights – anyone who intentionally or negligently causes you damage is obligated to compensate. I will precisely calculate your claims and consistently enforce compensation for pain and suffering or damages.
Debt collection
A debtor is not paying their invoice despite repeated reminders? I will handle out-of-court dunning for you, obtain court dunning orders, and accompany you through enforcement proceedings so that you get your money.
Tenancy law for tenants and landlords
Problems with rental defects (e.g., mold), unclear utility bills, rent increases, or the return of the rental deposit after moving out?
I will advise and represent you in all civil law conflicts related to residential tenancy law.
Accident settlement and traffic law
After a car accident, opposing insurance companies often try to arbitrarily reduce the damage amount.
I will handle the complete civil law settlement of the accident, claiming repair costs, depreciation, loss of use, or compensation for pain and suffering.
Resolving neighborhood disputes
Conflicts at property boundaries due to noise pollution, disruptive trees, or unauthorized structural changes can escalate quickly.
I will help you clarify the legal situation in neighborhood law and find a sustainable solution.
All civil law questions
Civil law disputes in everyday life cost a lot of energy and nerves.
As your sole practitioner in Hamburg, I will personally, transparently, and with full commitment assist you with all your civil law questions.
Frequently asked questions in civil law
The regular statutory limitation period for civil law claims under the German Civil Code (BGB) is three years. This period always begins at the end of the year (December 31st) in which the claim arose and you became aware (or should have become aware without gross negligence) of the circumstances giving rise to the claim and the identity of the debtor.
First, you should remind the debtor in writing with a deadline to put them in default. If they are in default, they will generally also have to bear the incurred attorney fees as damages for default! If they still don’t pay, we can quickly initiate court dunning proceedings to obtain an enforceable title.
This is a big advantage for you: If you are absolutely not at fault for the accident, the third party’s liability insurance must cover 100
percent of your attorney fees for damage settlement. Since insurance companies often massively reduce damages without a lawyer, you should place the settlement in my hands from the beginning.
The law grants the landlord an appropriate period for consideration and review to determine if any claims (e.g., for damages or outstanding utility costs) still exist.
Case law generally allows the landlord a period of up to 6 months for this. If it is established that no outstanding claims exist, the deposit plus interest must be paid out immediately.
An entitlement to compensation for pain and suffering (non-pecuniary damage) requires that you have suffered, for example, an injury to your body or health caused by the culpable (intentional or negligent) behavior of a third party. The amount of compensation for pain and suffering depends heavily on the severity of the injury and the specific circumstances of the individual case.
No, and in Hamburg, for many neighborhood disputes (e.g., regarding boundary distances or plants), it is even legally required to conduct an out-of-court mediation procedure (e.g., before a conciliation board) before filing a lawsuit.
I will support you in finding an amicable and legally sound solution to maintain peace permanently.
Process & Costs
Contact: Please feel free to contact me and arrange an initial consultation. In this meeting, we will discuss the sensible further course of action in your case. Ideally, you will describe your situation to me in advance and send me relevant documents by email.
Transparent attorney fees: Since attorney fees in general civil law are legally dependent on the subject matter or dispute value, a flat-rate price cannot be given for every procedure in advance. However, based on your details, I will immediately determine the estimated out-of-court and court costs for you. Based on this transparent assessment, you can decide freely whether you wish to instruct me.
Don’t worry: The attorney fees will be explained to you in full transparency from the beginning. Money should not be an obstacle to enforcing legitimate claims or defending against unjustified claims. In case of financial difficulties, we can arrange a fair installment payment plan.