Civil Lawyers in Georgia - Contracts, Property, Disputes

Our civil lawyers in Georgia assist individuals and companies with contracts, property matters, inheritance and civil disputes. We offer legal advice, prepare and review documents, and represent clients before Georgian courts when litigation is necessary.

Quick Facts
Content of the Civil Law in Georgia	It presents laws that govern civil matters, including the rights and obligations of individuals and entities in non-criminal legal matters, as established and defined by the Civil Code.
Civil rights at birth	A Georgian person's civil rights are established from birth and cannot be taken away during her/his lifetime.
Legal rights of natural individuals	– property ownership and inheritance, – choice of residence, – change of name, – personal and professional reputation protection, etc.
Establishment of legal entities	Both locals and foreigners can open a company in Georgia to achieve specific objectives.
Activities of legal entities	A legal entity may engage in any activity not prohibited by law (Civil Code, Art. 25).
Rights of legal entities	– acquiring and disposing of properties in line with their purposes, – engaging in commercial and contractual relations with third parties, – completing various transactions, – pursuing legal action against other companies or natural persons, etc.
Property ownership	Both natural persons and companies have the legal right to own various types of real estate and register them with the Public Registry (National Agency of Public Registry).
Transfer of ownership	It must be documented through contracts.
Contract types in Georgia	– sale-purchase agreements, – lease agreements, – rental contracts, – franchise contracts, – concession contracts, etc.
Aspects of the Law of Inheritance	– hereditary succession, – legal heirs, disinheritance, – opening of the estate, – revendication, – property rights, – wills and testaments, etc.
Family Law – main issues	– solemnization and termination of marriage, – marital rights and duties, – voidness of marriage, – parental rights, – adoption, – guardianship, etc.
Aspects of the Intellectual Property Law	– inventions, – trademarks, – geographically distinctive designations, – tradenames, – trade secrets in Georgia, etc.
Structure of the Civil Code	– Book One (private law system), – Book Two (Property Law), – Book Three (Law of Obligations), – Book Four (Intellectual Property Law), – Book Five (Family Law), – Book Six (Law of Succession)
Development of Georgian Civil Code	from 1992 to 1997
Assistance	Our lawyers can explain you more about the Civil Law in Georgia and can assist in more legal matters, such as company incorporation in Georgia.
Definition of civil attorney	A legal professional who specializes in representing clients in non-criminal legal matters.
Criteria for becoming a civil lawyer in Georgia	– have a law degree, – pass the Georgian Bar Exam, – at least one year of legal professional experience or internship
Validity of contracts in Georgia	Under the Georgian Civil Code, contracts can be concluded in writing or orally to be considered valid.
Validity of laws	Laws and regulations must be officially published on Matsne (the official legal publication of the government) before taking effect.
Legal capacity	Legal capacity begins at 18 years or upon marriage before 18.
Right to obtain personal data (YES/NO)	YES, the Civil Law in Georgia allows you to access and obtain copies of personal data, except those restricted by law.
Name for non-commercial legal entity	– must clearly show its non-commercial nature, – be unique, – not contain misleading symbols, not use another entity's name
Registration for non-commercial legal entity	Non-commercial entities and foreign branches or representative offices must register in the Non-Entrepreneurial Legal Entity Register, overseen by the National Agency of Public Registry. Our lawyers in Georgia can help with registration.
Non-registered unions (associations) – characteristics	– no legal entity, – members decide their structure, – common assets shared, – can be represented by a member
Purpose of Civil Code in Georgia	To govern personal, family, and property matters based on the idea that everyone is equal.
Definition of property	Things and intangible items that can be owned, used, and managed by individuals and organizations, unless prohibited by law or moral standards.
Divorces in Georgia	Spouses must go through legal proceedings for divorce in disputes, while other divorces can be done at a civil registration authority.
Heirs in the case of no will	– spouse, – children, – parents (first-order heirs)
Heirs in the case of will	The individuals named in the will as beneficiaries; certain close relatives (children, parents, spouse) may still claim a compulsory share.
Services provided by our law firm in Georgia	– legal advice, – contract drafting, – divorces, – litigation, – real estate transactions, – debt collection, – resolving employee disputes, etc.

What does civil law in Georgia cover?

The following concepts are provided for in the Civil Law of Georgia:

the right to property under the form of real estate and otherassets in Georgia;
family-related matters, such as marriage registration and also divorce procedures;
the private relations between natural persons with a main focus on equality;
civil proceedings in case of litigation which fall under the jurisdiction of Georgian courts.

The Civil Code also contains provisions with respect to companies engaging in various contractual relations. The Contract Law is one of the important sub-divisions of the Civil Code.

Our law firm in Georgia can guide natural persons and companies in various actions which fall under the incidence of the Civil Law. Such actions can include, drafting and reviewing of civil contracts, legal advice on family matters and others.

What services do your civil lawyers in Georgia offer to individuals?

Our civil lawyers in Georgia advise individuals on contracts, property rights, inheritance and other private legal matters. Depending on the case, we examine the relevant documents, clarify the client’s rights and recommend the appropriate legal procedure.

If a dispute has already started, our civil lawyers can represent you before the Georgian courts. We can also try to solve the matter through negotiation before court proceedings become necessary.

What legal services do your Georgian civil lawyers provide to companies?

Companies in Georgia can turn to our civil lawyers for assistance with contracts, real estate transactions, debt recovery and commercial disputes.

We can assist companies with:

drafting and reviewing contracts with suppliers, clients, landlords and other business partners;
buying, leasing or selling commercial real estate in Georgia;
recovering unpaid invoices and other outstanding debts;
handling breaches of contract and disputes over contractual obligations;
resolving disputes concerning company assets and property rights;
preparing claims, responses and other documents required in civil proceedings;
representing companies before Georgian courts.

We also prepare powers of attorney and other documents needed for negotiations or legal proceedings.

Can your civil lawyers in Georgia help with company incorporation?

Yes. Our civil lawyer in Georgia can assist with the advice on choosing the most suitable legal entity regulated by the Civil Code(as per the needs of the businessmen) and will also perform the steps for the registration of the company.

You can rely on our attorney in the process of gathering the necessary paperwork (the documentation for company formation is extensive and it requires the personal documents of the investors, forms, permits, licenses, statutory documents, tax identification and others).

The legal entity of choice must have a corporate bank account opened at a local commercial bank, and Georgian civil lawyers can complete this procedure as well, if you grant us the power of attorney.

Can your civil lawyers in Georgia represent clients in court?

Yes. Our civil lawyers represent individuals and companies before Georgian courts in contractual, property and other civil disputes. Court representation requires proper authorization. Certain procedural actions must also be expressly included in the power of attorney, depending on the case.

Can civil disputes in Georgia be resolved without going to court?

Many civil disputes are settled without filing a claim in court. Negotiation or mediation may be suitable when both parties are open to reaching an agreement.

Our civil lawyers can negotiate on your behalf and prepare a settlement agreement. If no agreement is reached, we can continue with court proceedings and represent the client before the Georgian courts.

Can foreigners hire civil lawyers in Georgia?

Yes, we assist foreign clients with property transactions, contracts, inheritance matters and civil disputes connected to Georgia.

If the client cannot travel to Georgia, many legal steps can be handled through a lawyer appointed under a power of attorney. The authorization requirements vary according to the legal procedure.

If you need assistance with a civil law matter, contact our civil lawyers in Georgia to discuss your case!