What are the services available with Darie, Manea and Associates and what are your areas of expertise?
We offer consultancy, legal assistance and representation to natural persons and companies. Our areas of expertise are corporate and commercial law, family law, real estate and construction law, intellectual property law, criminal law, energy law, and immigration law.
How can I request your legal services?
We are available via phone, e-mail, and the contact form on our site.
How do I start?
Send us a short description of your case through the free case evaluation form, by email or on WhatsApp. We tell you your options, the risks and the next steps.
Do your lawyers speak English?
Yes. We work in English, French and Romanian. Documents in other languages are handled with sworn translators.
Do I need to come to Romania?
In most cases, no. We sign the legal assistance contract remotely, and your lawyer represents you before courts and authorities on the basis of the lawyer's power of attorney (împuternicire avocațială). A notarised power of attorney, signed at a notary or a Romanian consulate abroad, is needed only when documents must be signed in your name.
Do you offer online legal support?
We can offer a free case evaluation online; however, to determine the course of action in a specific case, we will need you to schedule a meeting at our office.
Who will handle my case?
A lawyer from our team. You work directly with them, not through an intermediary.
Does the client-attorney privilege apply in Romania?
Yes. All communication with your lawyer is protected by professional secrecy, from the first message.
How much do you charge?
Our fees depend on the nature and complexity of the case, and the legal service you need. The costs will be discussed during the first meeting for full transparency.
What documents should I prepare for a first meeting?
You should have all the documents relevant to your case, which can include contracts, invoices, correspondence, and any other relevant paperwork. Detailed information will be provided when we set up the meeting.
Is there any possibility to settle a case outside a court of law?
In certain cases, yes. Negotiation through one of our Romanian lawyers, mediation and arbitration can be used to settle a dispute outside a court of law.
Do you offer support in drafting and/or verifying commercial contracts?
Yes, we help in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) contracts.
Do you offer representation in divorce cases?
Yes, we represent clients in amicable and disputed divorce proceedings, division of assets, child custody and maintenance, as well as alimony payments.
Do you offer representation in succession matters?
Yes, feel free to rely on us if you are disputing an inheritance or need to take possession of one.
Do you perform legal checks in real estate acquisitions?
Yes, if you want to buy a property and want to make sure it is free of encumbrances, we can perform all due diligence checks.
Can you represent me in court anywhere in Romania?
Yes. Romanian lawyers can plead before any court in the country, and we handle cases outside Bucharest as well.
How long does it take to settle a case in Romania?
There are no specific deadlines, as the time to resolve a case depends very much on the case, procedure, and, when court proceedings are involved, on the court schedule. What we can do is offer an estimate based on your case. We will also do our best to advise on the least time-consuming procedure.
How much does a lawyer in Romania cost?
It depends on the type of matter. After the free case evaluation we send you a price quote, before any work starts.
Is what I tell you confidential?
Yes. All communication with your lawyer is protected by professional secrecy, from the first message.
