We treat your problems with a commitment as if they were our problems in different ways jurisdictions and services in which we operate.
Our centrally located office at 125 Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië in The Hague is easily accessible by public transport or on your own. Here you will find a directions .
We offer help seekers a free telephone intake of up to 30 minutes. In this conversation we discuss the legal options that characterize your situation.
Depending on your specific situation, you will be linked to one of the specialized JAW lawyers after the intake interview. After recording the agreements in an order confirmation, we will immediately get to work for you.
Our working method is aimed at a fast and adequate handling and solution of your legal problem. Purpose, pragmatics and cost efficiency are paramount. Due to the size of JAW lawyers, we guarantee continuity and service, while our clients have short lines of communication with their regular contact person.
JAW Advocaten uses clear, transparent and reasonable rates. Before accepting the assignment, we will discuss the expected costs with you, so that you know exactly what costs you can expect. Depending on the size and nature of your case and your financial capacity, you can opt for an hourly rate, a fixed price agreement, or cover through your legal expenses insurance. We also conduct cases based on funded legal aid in various areas of law.
Legal assistance insurance and your right to a free choice of lawyer
Do you have legal assistance insurance with, for example, DAS, ARAG or Interpolis? You do not have to be satisfied with ‘legal assistance in kind’. It follows from European law that you are free to choose in proceedings who you may assist as a lawyer. This is true in almost all types of cases. In the case DAS / Sneller (ECJ 7 November 2013, C-442/12), the Court of Justice has ruled confirmed . You can choose your lawyer yourself and you cannot be unfairly limited by your legal expenses insurance such as DAS, ARAG or Interpolis. Via this external link You can read more about this.
Check your policy to see if you are entitled to free choice of lawyer through your legal expenses insurance.
You can choose an expert lawyer yourself and you do not have to settle for the often less experienced lawyer from your legal assistance insurer. This is an absolute right, which the insurer cannot refuse you if there are (imminent) legal proceedings. Do you want to know more? The Consumentenbond has written an extensive article about the how and what of free lawyer choice. Here you will also find an overview of the various legal expenses insurers.
Funded legal aid
If you have a limited income and assets, you may be eligible for funded legal aid, also known as an addition. You then pay a personal contribution, depending on the (joint) income in the reference year. More information about the personal contribution or the conditions of funded legal aid can be found on the website of the Legal Aid Board: www.rvr.org
JAW-Advocaten has a special focus on the following areas of law. One or more JAW attorneys specialize in these areas of law.
The lawyers in the Criminal Law section assist companies and private individuals when faced with prosecution.
Are you looking for a lawyer to defend yourself in an (international) fraud case or a conflict with the tax authorities? Are you confronted with an additional assessment or additional assessment or have you been visited by the FIOD?
The attorneys at the Attachment and Execution section deal with disputes arising from the seizure and execution of (immovable) property attached.
The lawyers at the Real Estate section advise private individuals and companies on all aspects of this area of law. We also act for Owners’ Associations (VvE).
UWV
Municipalities
SVB
The lawyers of the Social Security section are mainly engaged in advising and litigating in cases concerning the Participation Act, Unemployment Insurance Act (WW), Sickness Benefits Act (ZW), Work and Income according to Labor Capacity Act (WIA) and Wajong.
In our more than 40 years of history, we have served more than 10,000 clients.
Years of work experience. JAW Advocaten has been around since 1973 and stems from Janssen Advocatuur Wassenaar.
Accessibility and support. In case of emergency, we are available for you during the weekend!
The financial interest in your case must amount to more than EUR 500 in order to be eligible for an addition via the Legal Aid Board.