Israeli litigation and civil disputes — represented in court in English.
Most legal problems in Israel start out with a phone call about a contract that did not go as planned, a partner or relative who is not behaving fairly, an apartment defect the seller will not fix, or a debt that is not being paid. Often a strong letter from a lawyer ends the dispute. When it does not, the case moves to an Israeli court, where every document, every hearing and every judgment is in Hebrew. For Olim and overseas Israelis, this is exactly the moment when an English-speaking litigator becomes essential — not for translation, but to manage the litigation strategy together with you in a language you fully understand.
What We Handle
Contract Disputes
Breach of purchase agreements, services contracts, supply agreements and partnership agreements. We start with a demand letter (michtav hatra’a) and proceed to suit in the Magistrate’s Court (Beit Mishpat Ha-Shalom) or the District Court (Beit Mishpat Ha-Mehozi) depending on the amount in dispute.
Real Estate Litigation
Defects in newly delivered apartments, broken obligations under Chok Mecher Dirot, disputed Tabu registrations, neighbor disputes, and disputes between sellers and buyers. We coordinate court proceedings with the Israel Land Registry and, where relevant, with the Tax Authority’s mas shevach branch.
Partnership and Business Disputes
Disputes between shareholders in private Israeli companies, between partners in family businesses, and between joint owners of real estate. We handle dissolution proceedings, buy-out negotiations, and applications for receivership where assets are at risk.
Inheritance and Family Disputes
Contested wills, claims by heirs left out of an estate, disputes over the validity of an Enduring Power of Attorney, and applications to the Family Court (Beit Mishpat Le-Inyenei Mishpacha) regarding parental estates. We also represent clients in proceedings before the Registrar of Inheritance Affairs.
Debt Recovery and Enforcement
Collecting unpaid debts through the Israeli Enforcement and Collection Authority (Hotza’ah La-Po’al), including freezing bank accounts, registering liens against real estate, and enforcing foreign judgments.
Pre-Litigation and Settlement
The vast majority of civil disputes settle. We handle every case with settlement in mind — drafting demand letters that move the other side, attending mediation (gishur) at the Israeli courts’ pre-trial settlement stage, and negotiating directly with opposing counsel.
Why an English-Speaking Litigator Matters
Litigation in Israel is document-intensive — affidavits (tatzhirim), expert reports, transcripts, motions — and almost all of it is in Hebrew. Your case is built on facts that you know, and the only way for those facts to make their way correctly into Hebrew court papers is through detailed conversations with you in English. Equally important is the strategic conversation: when to settle, when to push, what a particular Israeli judge tends to do with this kind of case. We have those conversations with you in English, and you make every key decision with full understanding.
Who We Help
We represent Olim who find themselves in a dispute with a developer, a contractor, or a seller; overseas Israelis whose Israeli affairs are being handled improperly while they live abroad; foreign citizens with Israeli investments that are not being managed in good faith; and family members involved in inheritance, partnership, or property disputes. We also represent businesses — both Israeli companies and foreign entities operating in Israel — in commercial disputes.
The Process — What to Expect
Every case begins with a paid consultation in which we review your documents and assess the strength of your position honestly — including the chances of losing. If we take the case, we provide a written engagement and a fee proposal (fixed fee, hourly, or a hybrid depending on the matter). Most civil cases in Israel reach a first hearing within four to nine months of filing, and resolution — by judgment or settlement — typically takes between one and three years for complex matters. We keep you informed at every stage, in English.
Get in Touch
If you are facing a dispute in Israel and want a clear, honest assessment in English, call our offices in Netanya or Ramat Gan at +972-72-221-7300 or use the contact form on this site. The first conversation is brief and aimed at understanding what happened.
