Practice areas.in Portugal
Seven areas. One mission. To be on your side. See what NAA — Sociedade de Advogados does and how we can help you.
Road traffic accidents and compensation
After a road traffic accident, everything can feel more complicated. We stand alongside victims and their families throughout the process of claiming fair compensation for the harm they have suffered.
See the road traffic accidents practice area- Compensation for personal injury and death
- Direct negotiation with insurers or the Fundo de Garantia Automóvel (FGA)
- Medical assessment of your injuries by specialist doctors we trust
- Representation in court, where necessary
Workplace accidents and pensions
People injured at work have rights that are not always respected. We help workers injured in accidents to claim the benefits and pensions the law grants them.
See the workplace accidents practice area- Recognition, classification and reporting of the accident
- Disputing and setting disability ratings and lifelong pensions
- Review of permanent partial disability ratings
- Assessment of disabilities and support before the medical board (junta médica), by specialists we trust
Civil liability
When someone causes you harm, through fault, negligence or error, you may, as a rule, be entitled to compensation. We handle the claim for you, from gathering the evidence to negotiating with the person responsible or their insurer.
See the personal injury and civil liability practice area- Contractual and non-contractual civil liability
- Medical negligence and error
- Pecuniary and non-pecuniary loss
- Accidents in public and private spaces
Criminal law
Criminal proceedings, whether you are a defendant or a victim, are among the hardest experiences anyone goes through. We handle each case with dedication and confidentiality, from the investigation to the final decision.
See the criminal law practice area- Defence of accused persons at every stage
- Victims: support, representation and formally joining the proceedings to assist the prosecution
- Civil compensation claims within criminal proceedings
- Road traffic offences and offences against the person
Employment law
Few things weigh on daily life as heavily as a conflict at work. We stand beside employees and employers alike, both in preventing and in resolving disputes, in and out of court.
See the employment law practice area- Dismissals and challenging them in court
- Unpaid wages, entitlements and working hours
- Harassment and discrimination at work
- Employment contracts and their termination
Family and child law
Divorce, the division of assets and arrangements for children are decisions that change lives. We help each family, with discretion and determination, to find solutions that protect those who matter most.
See the family and children practice area- Divorce and separation
- Arrangements for parental responsibilities
- Maintenance payments
- Marriage, matrimonial property regimes and division of assets
Legal-agent services
Inheritances, division of estates and registrations are almost always dealt with outside court. Our licensed legal agent (solicitadora) takes care of everything for you, from the documents to the deadlines, methodically and without fuss.
See the probate and registration practice area- Opening of the succession and confirmation of heirs
- Reporting the death and filing the Stamp Duty (Imposto do Selo) declaration
- Out-of-court division of estates and the one-stop inheritance service (Balcão das Heranças)
- Document certification, certificates and vehicle registration
A dedicated portal
Had a road or workplace accident?
We have a site just for that.
At acidentes.pt you can estimate your compensation or pension, and find deadlines, rights and full guides for each type of case.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Which practice areas does NAA cover?
NAA's lawyers work across seven areas: road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, civil liability, criminal law, employment law, family and child law, and legal-agent services.
Does NAA serve clients throughout the country?
Yes. Our office is in Lisbon, at R. dos Sapateiros 39. We serve clients throughout the country. We also meet in Cascais, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Vila Real, Porto, Aveiro, Viseu, Coimbra, Santarém, Évora and Faro, in whichever area is most convenient for you and by prior appointment. Remote meetings take place by video consultation or by phone.
How do I know which area my case falls under?
You do not need to know at the outset. Describe the situation to us and we will direct your case to the lawyer who can help you.
Is NAA a specialist in these areas?
The Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) recognises the specialist title only in some areas, such as criminal law, employment law or family law. Widely searched phrases such as specialist workplace accident lawyer or specialist road traffic accident lawyer do not correspond to titles recognised by the Bar Association, so we do not claim them. What we offer is experience and genuine, hands-on practice in each of these matters.
What if my case involves more than one area?
This is common. A road traffic accident may also be a workplace accident and give rise to criminal proceedings. Our team brings the different strands together and handles the case in a single, coordinated way.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Whatever you have. Documents, letters from the insurer or the court, messages and a short timeline of the events all help to save time. If you have none of these, come anyway, because sorting out what is missing is exactly what that first conversation is for.
How much does the first consultation cost?
It depends on the area. For road traffic and workplace accidents, as well as civil liability, the first consultation costs 60 euros (VAT included). In family and child law, criminal law and employment law it is 90 euros (VAT included). For legal-agent services, the cost depends on the act and is set out before you go ahead. If the matter is taken on by the office, that amount may be absorbed into the fees, and the consultation does not commit you to going ahead.
Is your situation different?
Tell us about your case.
We will let you know whether we can help.
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