A Turkish-speaking lawyer in Rotterdam can discuss your Dutch legal problem with you in Turkish. Arslan Advocaten receives you by appointment at Schiedamsedijk 60a, 3011 EH Rotterdam. We assess which help suits your situation, for example after an accident, in a dismissal or during a divorce. Let us know straight away if there is a deadline.
Where can you speak to a Turkish-speaking lawyer in Rotterdam?
For an appointment in Rotterdam you can visit Arslan Advocaten at Schiedamsedijk 60a, 3011 EH Rotterdam. State in your request that you would like to speak Turkish. The appointment is matched to the subject and the available lawyer. Check the confirmation before your visit and, if necessary, ask about current accessibility.
In Rotterdam you can also see us by appointment at Coolsingel 139, 3012 AG Rotterdam. Check in the appointment confirmation at which address we will receive you.
The Rotterdam office page contains the practical information for your visit. An appointment at the office is especially useful when you want to go through several documents together. If your health or work makes it difficult to come in, discuss which other form of meeting is possible. Living elsewhere does not prevent you from putting your question to us.
Which questions can you raise in Rotterdam?
You can put a question to us about personal injury, work, tenancy, family or another area of law the firm handles. The first assessment starts with the problem and the documents you have received. The location of the office does not automatically determine where proceedings are conducted. We look case by case at which approach and which rules on jurisdiction are relevant.
For an accident you can find information from our Turkish-speaking personal injury lawyer. For relationship problems there is the Turkish-speaking divorce lawyer. An employment contract, a pay dispute or a termination proposal is assessed within employment law. Mention it when several issues are at play at the same time, so that they can be looked at together.
What if several companies are involved in an accident at work?
After an accident at a work site it can be unclear which company is responsible for what. That can arise with agency work, subcontracting or work carried out at a client’s premises. So keep more than just your employment contract. Instructions, names of supervisors, the location and the work actually done may be needed to establish the roles.
Fictitious example: an employee is injured while loading and unloading on another company’s premises. His wages come from an employment agency, but the day-to-day instructions come from someone on site. An assessment starts by reconstructing that relationship and the accident. It is not assumed without investigation that only one party is relevant.
This example does not describe a client file. The outcome depends on the evidence and the applicable rules. A discussion in Turkish can help to describe instructions and events precisely. Medical information and the consequences for your income are then mapped out separately.
Which documents do you bring to a first meeting?
Bring the documents that show what happened and what you need to respond to. A short timeline prevents important steps from getting mixed up. You do not need to prepare an extensive legal file in advance. Do indicate which documents are missing and whether an insurer, employer or previous lawyer has already taken a position.
- Write down the events and dates in a short overview.
- Keep letters you received with all attachments and delivery details.
- Collect contracts, photos or proof of payment relating to your question.
- List witnesses and previous professionals involved.
- State your language preference and any urgency.
Keep original messages even if you make a translation. A summary can miss the tone, date or context. Discuss how to submit confidential documents securely. Do not share passwords or unnecessary medical information through a general contact field.
How are costs and deadlines discussed?
We discuss which work is needed and how the legal assistance can be paid for. For state-funded legal aid (toevoeging), the Legal Aid Board assesses, among other things, income, assets and the type of case; you usually pay an own contribution. In personal injury cases, reasonable costs may be recoverable, depending on liability and other conditions.
The Legal Aid Board explains the own contribution. For damage claims, De Letselschade Raad describes the conditions for reimbursement of costs. A free introductory meeting does not mean that every further step is free of charge. So ask for clear agreements before the file is handled.
A legal problem can involve different deadlines. So forward a decision, writ of summons or proposal in good time. Contacting the office or the other party does not automatically preserve your rights. Agree explicitly who will take a necessary procedural step and when the instruction has been accepted.
What questions are there about Turkish-language help in Rotterdam?
Can I also come if I live outside Rotterdam?
You can put your question to us if you live outside Rotterdam. The practical appointment and legal jurisdiction are separate matters. State where you live and where the problem arises. We discuss which form of meeting suits the file and which information is needed to assess whether we can assist you.
Is every meeting automatically with a Turkish-speaking lawyer?
State your language preference when you make your request, so that the appointment can be arranged accordingly. The area of law and the availability of the right lawyer remain relevant. Do not assume that every staff member speaks the same languages. The appointment confirmation should make clear whom you will speak to and where the meeting takes place.
Do I already need to know who is liable after an accident?
You do not need to establish that yourself before seeking advice. Details of the event and of the people or companies involved are needed, though. So keep evidence and describe what you yourself saw or heard. Legal responsibility is investigated; naming a presumed culprit is not yet a substantiated notice of liability.
Can I have a letter in Dutch explained?
You can discuss a letter you received and ask what it means for your position. Bring the full version with attachments and state when you received it. Sometimes the letter contains a short deadline for responding. An explanation of the content and actually conducting proceedings are different types of work; separate agreements are made about them.
Can you also handle a case in Turkey?
State in your request that it concerns a case in Turkey. Turkish-language support in a Dutch case does not automatically mean that proceedings can be conducted in Turkey. First it must be established what help is needed and who is authorised to provide it. This prevents language skills from being confused with the authority to litigate abroad.
How do you request an appointment in Rotterdam?
Describe your question in a few sentences and state whether there is a deadline. Indicate that you would like the appointment in Rotterdam and in Turkish. We can then determine which lawyer is suitable and which documents are needed in advance. For general information about our services there is also a national overview page.
You can request an appointment in Rotterdam. Also read about our Turkish-speaking lawyer in the Netherlands or see the Turkish-language page Rotterdam Türk avukat.