Choosing a Law Firm in Seoul, South Korea

You’ve found the right lawyer in Korea, so now what?

Carl Kwan — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:05:29 +0000

Find out about the engagement letter and letter of legal opinion between you and your Korean attorney. And more free info about lawyers in Korea & Korean law firms.

When should I start looking for a lawyer in Korea?

Carl Kwan — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:43:27 +0000

When to start looking for a Korean attorney to deal with Korean labor law, Korean criminal law, Korean tax laws, etc. And more info about lawyers in Korea.

What should I do to prepare for meeting with a Korean lawyer

Carl Kwan — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:38:02 +0000

What to prepare if meeting a Korean attorney, especially in power of attorney inquiries with a Korean lawyer. Plus, info on Korean law firms, Korean lawyers in Korea.

Should I choose the first Korean law firm I find?

Carl Kwan — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:34:32 +0000

If you need to choose a lawyer in Korea, don’t select the first lawyer you find. Find out why. Plus, information on Korean law firms or Korean lawyers in Korea.

How legal fees are billed by Korean lawyers and law firms in Korea

Carl Kwan — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:34:14 +0000

If you need a lawyer in Seoul, S. Korea, you need to know how legal fees are billed. Plus, information on how to choose a Korean law firm or Korean lawyer in Korea.

Please watch the following video for more information.

Do Korean lawyers specialize in any particular area of Korean law?

Carl Kwan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:32:24 +0000

Do Korean lawyers specialize in any particular area of Korean law?

Yes, Korean lawyers generally have a specialty so make sure you get the right type of lawyer for your particular situation. This is an important decision, especially if your legal matter in Korea involves Korean tax laws or Korean immigration laws. An international Korean law firm will most likely have specialists in many areas of Korean law that a non-Korean client would want help with.

Don’t go for a jack-of-all-trades because if you’re going to put a nail into a wall its best to use a hammer. In other words, get the attorney that suits your purpose.

So yes, Korean attorneys do specialize and it’s a good idea to get one that does.

Is anything in Korean law in English?

Carl Kwan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:31:41 +0000

Watch to see if English is used at all in Korean law and Korean courts.

Is anything related to Korean law going to be in English?

The short answer is no, everything will be in Korean, especially if you have to go to court. Korean courts conduct everything in Korean so make sure you’re aware of this and be prepared to just listen and wait for your Korean attorney to translate for you.

For contracts or other legal documents you can get English versions for your own review and records. However, you must request to receive English versions of these documents. Plus, you might have to pay for translated versions of Korean contracts or documents.

Are there any English speaking Korean attorneys?

Carl Kwan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:27:02 +0000

Find out if there are any English-speaking Korean lawyers in Korea. Plus, free information on how to choose a Korean law

firm or Korean lawyer in Korea, including the top 20 things you must know about Korean law firms. You will also learn the

11 things you must know before hiring a lawyer in Korea and 11 essential questions to ask about legal fees charged by Korean

attorneys.

In this video I’ll be answering this question: Are there any Korean lawyers that speak English?

The easiest answer to that question is yes, many Korean lawyers speak English really well, but there are also plenty that don’t. Its really important for you to make sure the lawyer you hire speaks and understands native-level English, which you’ll find out pretty quickly once you start talking to him or her.

Should I choose a smaller Korean law firm?

Carl Kwan — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:02:48 +0000

If you’re looking for a law firm or an attorney in Seoul, South Korea, or anywhere in Korea for that matter, here’s one of the questions you might be asking yourself: “Should I pick a smaller Korean law firm if I need to sue or have a smaller legal problem?”

I’m going to answer that for you and what I’ll be covering is some criteria for choosing a smaller Korean law firm, the advantages of choosing a smaller law firm, and also my recommendation, as well.

So, please check out the following video for the details.

[VIDEO] The biggest Korean law firms or not?

Carl Kwan — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:28:38 +0000

Here is the video version of the last post, “Should I choose the biggest Korean law firm in Korea?”