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Law Office of Sworn Advocate Jānis Avotiņš

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About the Firm

A trusted name in Latvian law since 2003

Jānis Avotiņš

The Firm was established in Rīga in 2003 and has been offering its Clients a broad range of legal services ever since.

To ensure consistent quality, the Firm works with specialists across a range of legal fields — because quality service can only come from professionals who command their field in depth.

The Firm serves not only Latvian residents but also Clients abroad. This is made possible by long-standing relationships with law offices in Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Ukraine.

In light of the European and international sanctions in force, legal assistance to Russian residents is provided only where a permit has been obtained from the Financial Intelligence Unit.

The Firm also specialises in serving business Clients (legal entities), providing ongoing legal support under service agreements with commercial companies.

In criminal proceedings, the Firm provides defence at the pre-trial stage and representation in court.

Memberships

LTRK
INSOL Europe
International Bar Association
Services

Services

Insolvency Process
Insolvency proceedings; creditor representation; Legal Protection Process (TAP)
Civil Cases
Law of obligations, property law, aviation law
Civil Process
Representation in civil matters in all courts; arbitration
Finance Law
Investments, insurance
Commercial Law
Registration, reorganisation and liquidation of merchants; ongoing legal services
Criminal Proceedings
Advocacy and legal representation at all stages of criminal proceedings
Administrative Procedure
Client representation in administrative matters and before the Administrative Court
Insolvency Process
Insolvency proceedings; creditor representation; Legal Protection Process (TAP)
Civil Cases
Law of obligations, property law, aviation law
Civil Process
Representation in civil matters in all courts; arbitration
Finance Law
Investments, insurance
Commercial Law
Registration, reorganisation and liquidation of merchants; ongoing legal services
Criminal Proceedings
Advocacy and legal representation at all stages of criminal proceedings
Administrative Procedure
Client representation in administrative matters and before the Administrative Court
Our Principles
Purpose

We don't expect Clients to arrive with a ready-made solution. The Client's role is to define the desired outcome; the Firm's role is to achieve it by applying its legal knowledge and practical experience.

Expertise

To offer the Client the most suitable solution, a thorough review of the case materials is carried out, evaluating possible scenarios and risks while keeping the Client's interests at the centre.

Set of solutions

We provide our Clients with a comprehensive set of legal services. The Client's case is handled in an interactive manner: the Client is informed of every action, which allows them to follow the case at each step and, where needed, to respond quickly and effectively to any change in circumstances.

Quality

The Firm's specialists and partners are practising lawyers with more than ten years of experience. They combine academic knowledge with practical skills that can only be gained through sustained work in their respective fields.

Punctuality

Any work carried out at a Client's request is agreed in advance with the Client or their authorised representative. The Client is kept informed of the case at every stage, and tasks are executed within a schedule that has been pre-agreed with the Client.

Confidentiality

In its work, the Firm strictly observes the ethical and confidentiality standards of the legal profession, ensuring that the Client's information is not disclosed to third parties — this information is also protected by the Latvian Advocacy Law («Par advokatūru»).

Our approach to work

We join our colleagues in saying that in every case — even the seemingly most hopeless one — the search should be not for what is being shown to you, but for what is being hidden from you. In such cases, success is bound to follow.

Our Approach

A lean network of specialists

The Firm's approach to delivering services rests on the principle that each area of law requires its own specialisation. There are several ways to achieve this. One option is to build a large office that brings together specialists from every field under one roof. In that case, services become unnecessarily expensive for the Client because of high administrative overheads — and it is impossible to keep every specialist consistently occupied.

We have chosen to collaborate between specialists on a case-by-case basis, engaging outside lawyers, financial advisers and other specialists within the scope of each individual matter. This approach is advantageous for the Client, who knows the costs in advance and knows exactly what they are paying for.

As a result, the quality of our services remains high, while costs stay predictable and are not inflated without reason.

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We are here to advise you

Whether you are facing a legal challenge or simply need expert guidance, we welcome your enquiry. We respond promptly in Latvian, English or Russian.

Address
Rūpniecības iela 19-5
Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia