U.S. Citizen Services
ATTORNEYS LIST
Lithuania
The Lithuanian Legal System
The Republic of Lithuania, like most European countries, uses the civil law system, rather than the common law system used in the United States. This means that:
• The main branches of law are codified (Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, Criminal Process Code of the Republic of Lithuania, Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania, Civil Process Code of the Republic of Lithuania, Administrative Code of the Republic of Lithuania, Labor Law Code of the Republic of Lithuania, etc.);
• Court decisions are based on these legal codes and not on judicial precedent;
• There is no jury system.
Lithuania reformed its court system following independence; it now consists of district courts, five county courts, the Appeals Court and the Supreme Court. There is a separate system of administrative courts. The Constitutional Court is separate from the court system and was established solely to interpret and uphold the Lithuanian Constitution.
Selecting a Lithuanian Lawyer
Before hiring an attorney, consider contacting several attorneys, briefly describing the nature of the services you desire. Ask specific questions and expect the attorney to explain legal activities in language you can understand. Ask for a written schedule of fees generally charged for the services you require and inquire about the expected means of payment (e.g. bank check, cash, credit card), specifying currency and exchange rates where feasible. Lithuanian lawyers are not allowed to work on a contingency-fee basis. Do not turn over documents or funds to any attorney until you are certain that he or she fully understands your legal needs and is willing to handle your case. Note that under Lithuanian law you must give power of attorney to your lawyer so that he or she may act on your behalf in Lithuania.
The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius maintains the following list of attorneys to assist American citizens seeking legal representation in Lithuania. The listed individuals and firms have informed the Embassy that they are qualified to practice law in Lithuania and that they are sufficiently competent in the English language to provide services to English-speaking clients. The American Embassy in Vilnius assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the individuals or firms listed.
The following firms are listed in alphabetical order and their relative position on this list should not be construed as indicating any kind of preference on the part of the U.S. Embassy:
Reda Bagušinskienė
K.Kalinausko 2b
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-2009
Telephone: [370](5) 251-4342, 262-9400; Fax: [370](5) 261-4690
E-mail: reda@balaef.lt
Specializing in international adoption, family law, real estate, loans, debts recovery, civil law.
Bernotas and Dominas GLIMSTEDT
Jogailos 4
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-01116
Telephone: [370](5) 269-0700; Fax: [370](5) 269-0701
E-mail: glimstedt@glimstedt.lt; Website: www.glimstedt.lt
Specializing in corporate law, international trade law, competition law, banking and finance, tax law, securities regulation, transportation law, maritime law, telecommunications law, energy law, labor law, copyright, trademark and patent law, intellectual property, administrative law, insurance law, leasing and franchising, real estate, contract law, consumer rights, civil law, immigration and naturalization, adoption law, private international law, constitutional law and human rights.
Active collaboration with U.S. law firms: Baker & McKenzie; Donovan Hatem LLP; White & Case; Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld; and Burns & Levinson, Counsellors at Law; McDermott, Will & Emery.
Foigt and Partners/Regija Borenius
Jasinskio g. 16a, 8th
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-2001
Telephone: [370](5) 264-9555
Fax: [370](5) 260-8327
E-mail: regija@regija.lt; Website: www.regija.lt
Specializing in M&A, company law, banking and corporate finance, capital markets, commercial contracts, associations and foundations, real estate & construction, environment, energy, information technology, industrial property, commercial data protection, copyright and related rights, media.
Associated with U.S. law firms: White & Case, LLP; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP; Baker & McKenzie, Huntan & Williams; Jenner & Block, LLP; Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP.
Hough, Žulys and Partners
Užupio 30
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-01203
Telephone: [370](5) 215-3073; Fax: [370](5) 215-3304
E-mail: litlaw@litlaw.lt; Website: www.hough-zulys-attorneys.lt
Specializing in foreign investment, corporate law, banking law, securities laws, tax law, commercial law, international trade law, public international law, real estate restitution matters, privatization law, transport law, import and export regulations, intellectual property law, labor law, and inheritance.
Jurevičius, Balčiūnas and Partners
Subačiaus 7
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-2001Lithuania
Telephone: [370](5) 274-2400; Fax: [370](5) 274-2444
E-mail: advocate@jbblegal.lt Website: www.jbblegal.lt
Specializing in privatization, company and competition law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, energy and environmental law, securities, banking and finance law, real estate law, telecommunications and information technology law, EU law, transportation law, maritime and shipping, debt collection / debt administration, tax law, and sports law.
Associated with U.S. law firms: Baker & McKenzie; Sullivan & Cromwell; Shearman & Sterling; Domanskis, Fishman & Glantz; and others.
Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiūnas and Partners/LAWIN
Jogailos 9/1
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-01116
Telephone: [370](5) 268-1888; Fax: [370](5) 212-5591
E-mail: vilnius@lawin.lt; Website: www.lawin.lt
Specializing in five practice groups: (1) Corporate and M&A: Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, privatization, corporate governance, corporate restructuring and insolvency, general corporate advice, labor, social security, immigration, public private partnership, charity and support. (2) Finance and Tax: Banking and financial institutions, finance, life and credit insurance, capital markets, securities, tax. (3) Trade and Technology: Trade and customs, supply, agency and distribution, competition, energy and utilities, pharmacy, information technology, intellectual property, media and advertising, public procurement. (4) Property and Environment: Real estate, construction and contracting, housing, movable property, property insurance, leasing, restoration of ownership, environment. (5) Dispute Resolution and Transport: Litigation, arbitration and other ADR, recognition and enforcement of judgments/awards, transport and maritime.
Active collaboration with the U.S. law firms: Baker & McKenzie; Steptoe & Johnson; White & Case; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; DLA Piper; Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton; Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Dewey & LeBoeuf; Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and others.
R. Narbutienė
Asanavičiūtės 46
Vilnius
Lithuania
Telephone and Fax: [370](5) 270-6226;
cell: [370] (8) 699 43277
E-mail: ggrenata@yahoo.com
Specializing in family law (domestic/international adoptions, marriage and divorce, under-aged children alimony), property law, inheritance law, and criminal law.
NOVALEX
Bazilijonų g. 14-13
Vilnius
Lithuania
Telephone: [370](5) 212-2551; Fax: [370](5) 212-7126
E-mail: office@novalex.lt; Website: www.novalex.lt
Specializing in international and domestic adoption, inheritance law, family law, immigration law, labor law, debt recovery, alternative dispute resolution and human rights, finance law, securities, tax law, international trade law, trade and investment law, competition law, intellectual property law, information technology and telecommunications law, transportation law, leasing, construction and real estate law, zoning and land use, energy law, environmental law, public health, property law, insurance law.
Sorainen Services
Jogailos 4
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-01116
Telephone: [370](5) 268-5040; Fax: [370](5) 268-5041
E-mail: sorainen@sorainen.lt; Website: www.sorainen.com
Specializing in corporate law, finance and tax law, property law, international trade law, transportation law, energy law, labor law, and intellectual property.
Associated with U.S. law firms: Thacher Proffitt & Wood; and Holme, Roberts, Owen LLP.
SPES
Žvejų 14a
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-09310
Telephone: [370](5) 275-6592; Fax: [370](5) 275-6997
E-mail: office@spes.lt; Website: www.spes.lt
Specializing in criminal law, corporate law, labor law, real estate law, contract law, transport law, family law and bankruptcy law.
Vilnius University “Teises Klinika” (Law Clinic)
Vilniaus 25
Vilnius
Lithuania
Telephone: [370](5) 231-2800
Fax: [370] (5) 231-2801
E-maill: teises.klinika@tf.vu.lt; Website: www.teisesklinika.lt
Free legal advice. Civil, labor, administrative law.
Vinkleris ir Parnteriai
A. Jaksto st. 9-302a
Vilnius
Lithuania
Tel. Nr.: (8-5) 2639966/+37061419105; Fax.: (8-5) 2639966
E-mail: p.vinkleris@legalconsulting.lt
Specializes in civil and commercial law, also in the range of penal and administrative law.
Zabiela, Zabielaite & Partners
A.Jakšto 7
Vilnius
Lithuania
LT-2600
Telephone: [370](5) 261-4033; Fax: [370](5) 212-3430
E-mail: office@zabiela.lt; Website: www.zabiela.lt
Specializing in commercial law, corporate law, public law, banking and finance, intellectual property, property, insurance, employment law, EU law, privatization.
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