Question 1

How do I book a legal consultation with the firm?

Accepted Answer

The quickest way is a WhatsApp message to +962 7 9970 0183 with your name, the type of matter, and a three-line summary. We will reply to arrange a time, whether that is a meeting at the office or a phone call. You can also call directly during working hours.

Question 2

Is the first consultation confidential even if I do not instruct you?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Professional confidentiality covers everyone who consults a lawyer, whether or not it ends in an instruction. What you say in consultation is not passed on and is not used in any other context.

Question 3

Which documents should I bring with me?

Accepted Answer

Bring everything connected to the matter, including what you think is unimportant: contracts, receipts, cheques, correspondence, WhatsApp messages, service documents, and any earlier decision or judgment. The document you consider marginal is often the key to the file — and the reverse is just as true.

Question 4

How much are your legal fees?

Accepted Answer

Fees vary with the type of matter, the court level, and the effort and time expected. We give you a clear figure after reviewing the file at the first consultation, and sign a written fee agreement before starting so there are no surprises. Court fees and expert costs are separate from legal fees.

Question 5

Which governorates does the firm appear in?

Accepted Answer

The office is in Irbid and appears before the Irbid courts and those of the northern governorates, and before courts elsewhere in the Kingdom depending on which one has jurisdiction over the claim — including the Court of Cassation in Amman. We tell you from the outset where your case will be heard and what that means for the way it is run.

Question 6

I am a Jordanian living abroad — can you handle my case?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is a core part of our work. The power of attorney is executed through the Jordanian embassy or consulate where you live, and the matter is then run over WhatsApp, email and calls, with a written update at every development in the file.

Question 7

How long does a case take to finish?

Accepted Answer

There is no single answer: it follows the type of claim, the competent court, the number of witnesses, whether technical expertise is needed, and the appeals the opposing party chooses to pursue. What we commit to is giving you a realistic estimate at the start and telling you immediately if that estimate changes.

Question 8

Can I deal with you over WhatsApp instead of coming to the office?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many consultations and follow-ups run over WhatsApp or by phone, particularly for clients outside Irbid or outside Jordan. Some files need a meeting in person to review originals, and we will tell you if yours is one of them.

Question 9

Which legal structure suits my business in Jordan?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the activity, the number of partners, the capital involved, and how firmly you want to separate personal assets from company assets. The limited liability company is the most common choice because a partner's exposure is capped at their share. We review the activity and your growth plan before recommending a structure — converting later costs time and additional filings.

Question 10

How long does a civil claim take in Jordan?

Accepted Answer

It varies with the competent court and the nature of the evidence. A straightforward claim before the Conciliation Court resting on a written instrument can be decided within months, while a claim requiring technical expertise or several witnesses takes considerably longer. We give you a realistic estimate of time and cost at the first consultation rather than a general promise.

Question 11

I have been summoned for questioning — should I go without a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

It is not advisable. Statements recorded in the interview minutes stay in the file and are difficult to walk back later, even when made in good faith or simply to explain. Having a lawyer present ensures your statements are recorded accurately and that questioning stays within legal limits. Contact us before the interview, not after it.

Question 12

How is maintenance assessed in Jordan?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance is assessed against the payer's means, the recipient's circumstances and the cost of living at the time of judgment — there is no fixed figure. Proving the other party's income is therefore decisive, and that includes payslips, bank statements and commercial records. Maintenance can later be increased or reduced when circumstances change.

Question 13

I was dismissed without warning — what am I entitled to?

Accepted Answer

If the dismissal had no lawful cause you may be entitled to unfair dismissal compensation, along with payment in lieu of notice, end-of-service gratuity, and any unpaid wages and leave. What matters is documenting the date and stated reason immediately and keeping your contract, payslips and correspondence, because claims are subject to statutory time limits.

Question 14

What should I check before buying a property?

Accepted Answer

That the title deed matches the seller's identity; that the property is free of mortgages, attachments and annotations; the zoning and permitted use; and that no claims are pending over the plot. A pre-purchase search costs a fraction of what a later dispute costs.

Question 15

Is arbitration actually faster than the courts?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes, because it avoids the ladder of appeals and allows an agreed timetable. The condition is a properly drafted arbitration clause — a vague clause produces a second dispute about jurisdiction itself, and the entire time advantage is lost.

Question 16

Why pay to review a contract I am going to sign anyway?

Accepted Answer

Because the review costs a fraction of the dispute that one unbalanced clause can produce. The riskiest provisions are usually not in the body of the contract but in the penalty clauses, the termination mechanism, and the choice of forum and governing law — precisely the clauses people skim.

Question 17

I hold a bounced cheque — execution or criminal complaint?

Accepted Answer

Both routes are available and are sometimes used together: execution to collect the sum, and the criminal complaint to apply pressure and establish liability. The choice depends on the drawer's financial position and whether there are attachable assets. A criminal complaint can accelerate a settlement, but it does not return the money by itself.

The questions we are asked every day