Q: I have a real estate related case in the execution phase, between myself & a real estate developer. The last update I had about my case, about 10 months ago, was trying to cease/ locate assets from the developer. The law firm that was handling my case closed down and I have not had updates on my case as the law firm does not exist anymore. I am currently looking for a lawyer/ law firm who would be able to take on my case to follow up and update me until the closure of the case & supporting in closing related issues with the bank which I have a mortgage with. Looking forward to hearing your proposals on how to proceed.

Q: Dear Sirs, I have a long story but I will give you the "bottom line". I won a case with the Ministry of Labor (MOL) in December 2015. The company did not accept the MOL decision (Company owed me three months salary for early termination of a two-year contract). I went to the court and won. The company appealed and had the verdict overturned. I hired a lawyer in May 2016 and my case was to be heard by Cassation Court in November 2016. I have never heard the outcome and now the law firm does not reply to my email or my phone calls. I am now in the USA but I will come to the UAE as needed. Thank you. John Stickel, Springfield, VA.

Q: Is there an Abu Dhabi Justice Department office to get a lawyer who has been hired to respond to client's questions? I paid a law firm 50% of their fee in May 2016. My case was to be heard by the Cassation court on 20 Nov, then postponed to 28 Nov. Attorney has not advised me of the results and now does not reply to email or phone calls. I am in the USA.

Q: My lawyer in Abu Dhabi won much less than my settlement. My agreement with him was to get 10k if he wins the case; my settlement was 117k. He won 97k only and couldn't rectify an error in my judgment through appeal. I was a manager and the court confused my contract with another worker from the same company since we were a large group. I won 14k in compensation for leave and unlawful deduction. My cheque was ready 5 weeks ago, and knowing that I have a friend with POA since I am outside the UAE now, he ignored my calls and my messages. And today, I was told that they had the money transferred to their account and that I will only get 4k since they will hold my 10k, is that legal?

س: رفعت قضية في تحكيم الشارقة بخصوص عقار لمرور سنتين على موعد التسليم والعقار ما زال قيد الإنشاء. حكم التحكيم في صالحنا. بعد فتح ملف التنفيذ، رفع المطوِّر دعوى بطلان حكم التحكيم وحددت جلسة وكان السبب لرفع القضية عدم تسجيل العقد في هيئة الأراضي ولكن حكمت محكمة الاستئناف لصالحنا بسبب وجود شرط التحكيم في العقد. الآن المطور رفع قضية أخرى في محكمة التنفيذ المدنية - دعوى تصديق على أحكام المحكمين. السؤال: ما معنى دعوى تصديق على أحكام المحكمين؟ وما يجب توقعه؟ وهل يمكن للخِصم الاستئناف مرة أخرى؟ متى تنتهي إمكانيتهم في الاستئناف؟ شكرًا!

س: السلام عليكم أريد أن أقدم شكوى ضد محامي قام بخيانة الأمانة. فبدل أن يعطيني مبلغ الشيك الذي حكمت به المحكمة قام باستلام وصرف الشيك. ومنذ أكثر من عام وهو يماطل في دفع المبلغ كاملاً ويعطيني أجزاءً من المبلغ بحجة أن المبلغ غير متوفر عنده. وقد استغل عدم وجودي بالبلد، علماً أن لدي ما يثبت هذا الكلام وقد دفعت ما يقارب ضعف أجور القضية. الرجاء الإجابة

With over 3,000 licensed advocates and legal consultants in Dubai alone, you have a wealth of choices for legal assistance. But is this too much of a good thing? With so many choices, anyone looking for legal help in the UAE has a few significant hurdles to overcome.

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.

Comparing the lawyer to the doctor is an old and common comparison, but its reflection on the social reality has not yet been completed, because many people still do not seek lawyers' assistance unless they are forced to. Although those people rush to doctors as soon as they feel any fatigue or deterioration in their health condition, or before making any decision that may affect their bodies, it is noticed that they do not do the same when it comes to their “community” health or their rights.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.