1. What is a Lawyer? The Social Function of a Lawyer
According to Article 2 of the Law on Lawyers of Vietnam 2006, a lawyer is a person who meets the standards and conditions for practicing law as stipulated by the Law on Lawyers, and performs legal services at the request of individuals, agencies, or organizations. Lawyers can work independently or practice within law firms or law offices.
The professional activities of lawyers contribute to protecting justice, the freedoms and democratic rights of citizens, the legitimate rights and interests of individuals, agencies, and organizations, developing socio-economic aspects, building a socialist rule-of-law state in Vietnam, a democratic, just, and civilized society.
2. Legal Services Provided by Lawyers
Legal services provided by lawyers include participation in litigation, legal consultation, out-of-court representation for clients, and other legal services.
2.1. Participation in Litigation
Participation in litigation is one of the core services of a lawyer, involving representation, defense, or protection of clients’ rights before courts, investigative bodies, and other procedural agencies.
According to the Civil Procedure Code of Vietnam 2015 and the Criminal Procedure Code of Vietnam 2015, lawyers have the right to:
– Participate right from the investigation phase (criminal cases).
– Collect evidence, review files, and present legal arguments.
– Protect the client’s interests at trial…
Common types of cases:
– Civil litigation: Contract disputes, inheritance, divorce, compensation for damages…
– Criminal litigation: Defending suspects, defendants, protecting victims…
– Administrative litigation: Complaining, suing administrative decisions, administrative acts…
2.2. Legal Consultation
Legal consultation involves lawyers providing legal opinions and guiding clients to comply with the law and avoid violations. Forms of consultation include:
– Direct consultation (in-person meetings, phone calls…).
– Written consultation (Consultation letters, legal reports, emails…).
Common consultation areas:
- Business: Company formation, contract law, labor, tax…
- Investment: FDI legal consultation, sub-licenses…
- Civil: Drafting wills, divorce consultation, land disputes…
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2.3. Out-of-court Representation
Not all disputes need to go to court. Lawyers can represent clients in activities such as:
- Negotiation, mediation between parties.
- Working with state agencies (e.g., resolving tax complaints).
- Contract negotiation, handling commercial contract breaches.
Advantages of this service:
– Saving time and costs compared to litigation.
– Maintaining relationships between parties (especially important in business).
2.4. Other Legal Services
Besides the main services mentioned above, lawyers also provide a variety of diverse legal solutions such as:
– Dispute resolution through commercial arbitration.
– Applying for business licenses, work permits for foreigners.
– Legal due diligence for businesses…
3. Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer from a Professional Law Firm
Clients should choose reputable law firms such as LawFirm.Vn for comprehensive legal support, because:
- Experienced lawyers with deep knowledge of the law.
- Quick resolution, saving time and costs.
- Information confidentiality, adherence to professional ethics.
4. Introducing LawFirm.Vn Law Firm
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- Business consulting: Establishment, dissolution, M&A…
- Litigation: Representation in courts, commercial arbitration…
- Foreign investment legal services: FDI consulting, work permits….
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