Frequently Asked Questions

Below you can find the most frequently asked questions to our office and general explanations about them. If you can’t find the answer to your question you can contact directly.

About power of attorney

What is a power of attorney and why is it needed?

A power of attorney is a document of authority issued through a notary for a lawyer to file lawsuits on your behalf, attend hearings and carry out official transactions. The lawyer cannot apply to the court on your behalf without a power of attorney.

A power of attorney only grants representation authority; Decisions about how the case will be handled are made together with you.

How to issue a power of attorney, what documents are required?

A power of attorney can be issued by any notary. It is sufficient to have your identity document (identity card, driver’s license or passport) with you when going to the notary.

The lawyer’s name, surname, affiliated bar association, registration number and tax information are required; We will forward this information to you after our meeting. If a power of attorney is given on behalf of the company, a signature circular and trade registry certificate are also requested.

I am abroad, how can I give a power of attorney?

You can have a power of attorney issued by applying to the Turkish consulate in your country. A power of attorney obtained from the consulate has the same legal effect as a power of attorney obtained from a notary public in Türkiye.

We provide information about the consular appointment and the process during the interview; Interviews can also be conducted in English and Spanish.

Is a power of attorney with a photograph required for divorce?

Yes. In divorce cases, notaries request a power of attorney with the photograph of the person giving the power of attorney. For this reason, you must have a passport size photo with you when going to the notary.

The same practice is valid for recognition-enforcement and some population cases.

Can a lawyer perform any transaction with a general power of attorney?

No. Article 74 of the Code of Civil Procedure No. 6100 requires a power of attorney for some transactions. expressly given special authority calls. If there is no express authority, the lawyer; cannot make peace, waive the lawsuit or legal remedies, discharge the other party, accept the case, offer an oath, assign someone else, make an arbitration agreement and resort to alternative dispute resolution methods.

Therefore, before the power of attorney is issued, we inform you what special powers your file requires.

Can I revoke my power of attorney after giving it?

Yes. You can revoke the power of attorney at any time by having a letter of dismissal issued through a notary. In order for the dismissal to have consequences for the court and the opposing party, HMK art. In accordance with Article 81, this declaration must be notified with a petition or recorded in the minutes.

Impeachment does not automatically eliminate the attorney’s fees already earned.

Can a lawyer withdraw from the file?

Yes, the lawyer can also resign from power of attorney. HMK m. Pursuant to Article 82, the duty of the lawyer who resigns is from the notification of the resignation to the client. two weeks It continues; This will give you time to appoint a new lawyer.

Are power of attorney expenses included in the attorney fee?

No. The notary fee is a separate expense paid to the notary who issues the power of attorney and is independent of the attorney’s fee. Likewise, court fees and advance expenses are not included in the attorney’s fee.

Process of working with a lawyer

Is a power of attorney required for the first meeting?

No. There is no need for a power of attorney to evaluate your legal situation at the first meeting. Power of attorney is required only after the decision to proceed with the case has been made.

How are attorney fees determined?

The attorney’s fee is determined by the attorney’s contract drawn up in accordance with Articles 163 and 164 of the Attorneyship Law No. 1136, provided that it is not below the Minimum Fee Tariff for Attorneys determined by the Union of Turkish Bar Associations.

All current tariffs Attorney Fee You can find it on the page.

What are the costs other than attorney fees?

HMK m. According to Article 120, when filing a lawsuit, the plaintiff must pay the trial fees and the advance expense determined annually by the Ministry of Justice to the court cashier. Expense advance; It is used for items such as notification, expert, discovery and witness expenses.

If the advance payment is insufficient during the trial, the court gives a strict period of two weeks for its completion.

If I lose the case, will I pay the other party’s attorney fees?

As a rule, yes. The court sentences the wronged party to attorney fees in favor of the opposing party’s lawyer. This fee is calculated according to the Lawyer Minimum Fee Tariff and is separate from the fee you pay to your own lawyer.

We clearly share this risk with you in the evaluation made before filing a lawsuit.

What can I do if my financial situation is not sufficient?

HMK m. Pursuant to Article 334, persons who are unable to cover the costs of litigation without causing a significant hardship on the livelihood of themselves and their families may benefit from legal aid, provided that their requests are not clearly unfounded.

Request for legal aid, HMK art. In accordance with Article 336, it is requested from the court where the case will be heard. You can also request a free lawyer to be assigned by contacting the legal aid office of the bar association in your province.

Will what I tell you remain confidential?

Yes. In accordance with Article 36 of the Lawyers Law No. 1136, lawyers cannot disclose the matters they learned during their professional activities. Keeping secrets is both a right and an obligation for the lawyer.

This obligation also applies to the information you share in the first meeting, even if a proxy relationship is never established.

Can my case be pursued in another city?

Yes. With a power of attorney, cases can be pursued in courts all over Türkiye. Attendance at hearings may be made in person, online hearing (e-Hearing) or by instruction.

Since the interviews can be conducted by phone or online, being in a different city or abroad does not hinder the process.

How long does the case take?

Trial period; It varies depending on the workload of the court, the state of the evidence, whether expert examination is required and whether legal remedies will be resorted to. Therefore, it is not possible to make an exact time commitment.

However, we share the typical course and expected stages of your file in similar examples from the very beginning.

Can you guarantee that I will win the case?

No. It is not possible to guarantee results in the legal profession; This is also against professional rules. The lawyer’s obligation is to carry out the work with care and professional knowledge.

What we can offer you is not a promise of results, but a clear assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your case.

About the information on this page

The explanations on this page are for general information purposes and do not constitute legal opinion or advice. Each dispute must be evaluated on its own terms. Provisions referred to: Code of Civil Procedure No. 6100, art. 74, 81, 82, 120, 334 and 336 and Lawyers Law No. 1136, art. 36, 163 and 164.