Civil Lawyers in Colombia

Civil Law

Civil law is the branch of law that governs relationships between natural persons, legal entities and property. It is regulated by the Civil Code, which addresses civil matters such as capacity to enter into contracts, ownership and rights over assets, contracts, obligations and liabilities, family law, inheritance and more.

The specialization in civil law in Colombia does not have a precise start date, but several universities began offering this and other postgraduate programs (such as criminal law, labor law and commercial law) from 1960 onward, driven by the need for highly trained lawyers in different legal disciplines to meet increasingly complex societal demands.

Currently there is strong demand for civil lawyers in Colombia, as they provide services and advice on issues such as:

• Property disputes: disputes over ownership of assets, including purchase, sale or lease of movable or immovable property. Real Estate Lawyers in Colombia
• Family law: matters such as divorce, alimony, child custody, adoption and more. Attorneys Specializing in Family Law
• Contract law: drafting and reviewing contracts and resolving disputes arising from them.
• Civil liability: traffic accidents, medical negligence, property damage and related claims. Civil Liability in Colombia
• Consumer law: protection of consumer rights, misleading advertising, unfair trade practices, breach of goods or services contracts and more. Consumer Law in Colombia – Mechanisms of Consumer Protection
• Copyright and intellectual property: infringements of copyrights and intellectual property rights. Trademark attorney services

Because civil law is such a broad field, it is subdivided into areas like family law, liability, insurance and others. The services that civil lawyers offer include:

• Legal advice: reviewing contracts and situations, identifying potential risks and proposing ways to protect the client’s interests.
• Legal representation: defending the client’s rights and interests in court proceedings, presenting favorable arguments to the judge. More information
• Negotiation and mediation: resolving disputes without going to court by reaching agreements between parties. Conciliation and ADR in Colombia
• Investigation and evidence gathering: collecting witness statements, obtaining documents, reviewing public records and other activities to build a case.

Hiring a civil lawyer is advisable to prevent legal conflicts through timely advice and well-drafted contracts and agreements. If a dispute arises, they ensure your rights are respected and safeguard your interests.

References

What does a civil lawyer do: general functions