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Choosing the Right Israeli Real Estate Agent
How to choose the right real estate agent for your needs? By signing a “Request For Real Estate Brokerage Services” form, either remotely or in person, one may obtain the services of an Israeli real estate agent. This form simply requires basic information about you, the specific property, and the commission rate due to the…
Read MoreObtaining Polish Citizenship
Many Jews left Poland during the 20th century. The main reason for this was due to the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust, but local antisemitism and religious persecution also played a part. Today, hundreds of thousands of descendants of Polish Jews in Israel and abroad are eligible for a Polish passport. This…
Read MoreCompensation for Israeli terror victims
Compensation for Israeli terror victims – someone who suffered injury to body or property as a result of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is entitled to compensation. This covers a wide range of cases, from someone physically injured in a terrorist attack, to someone whose home was damaged by a Qassam rocket, or whose business was indirectly…
Read MoreAttorney’s obligation of confidentiality
An attorney’s obligation of confidentiality is central in maintaining a relationship of trust between the attorney and the client. Given its importance, this obligation is fulfilled with great strictness, and its violation is permitted only under the most extreme circumstances. Our office deals extensively with civil law and handles many issues regarding attorney-client relations. This…
Read MoreTemporary and Permanent Injunctions – Legal Information
Injunctions are a very powerful legal tool that are used in many civil lawsuits. They may serve as a solution to business disputes, lead to the closure of factories that are a noise nuisance or that cause pollution for neighbors, stop the execution of contracts, and the list goes on. Below, a civil lawyer and…
Read MoreRestraining Order – Legal Information
Israel has recently seen a worrying increase in the rate of violent felonies. This is a cross-sectoral phenomenon, which exists in the family, between neighbors, among teenagers, among minorities, and so on. A restraining order, also known as a protective order, is a quick and easy solution for dealing with harassment and violence, domestic or…
Read MoreWorking Vis-à-Vis a Lawyer
Do you have a legal issue that requires qualified help? If so, there are some important things you should know ahead of time about working vis-à-vis a lawyer. First, prepare the lists and documents that you need for your first assessment meeting. Second, choose a lawyer that you trust, since this is an important component…
Read MoreDrug Use During Israeli Military Service
This article addresses drug use during Israeli military service. If you have been caught using drugs while serving in the IDF, this article will provide some basic information that can be of assistance. An Investigation of Drug Use During Israeli Military Service Soldiers in the IDF may get used to the idea that the “trials”…
Read MoreObtaining a Kashrut Certificate (Approval for Consumption by Jewish Law) for International Food Companies
Recently, more and more international food companies are seeking to enter the Israeli food market. The Israeli public has a gourmet streak, willing to try a larger variety of foods than is customary in other countries in the area. However, the question of the kashrut of the imported products arises, and with it the various…
Read MoreRecognition of the status of children of immigrants to gain exemption from IDF service
There are many Israeli citizens who relocate overseas with their families at a young age. Unfortunately, most of these “children of immigrants” are not aware that moving abroad does not provide automatic exemption from mandatory IDF service. It is imperative to arrange your legal status with the Israel Defense Forces and failure to do so…
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