An individual attorney's practice — commercial law and contracts, real estate, inheritance, family and administrative law.
Attorney
Darius Katauskas
An attorney in practice since 1998. He earned his legal education in 1991, graduating from the Faculty of Law of Vilnius University, and deepened his professional qualification internationally in 1995 at Goethe University Frankfurt, where he earned an LL.M. degree magna cum laude.
Professional experience
Over his long practice, Darius Katauskas has built extensive, all-round professional experience that allows him to find solutions even in the most complex and unconventional legal situations. Whatever the nature of the case or field of law, he is able to quickly grasp its essence, form a strong legal position, and defend it with principle and persistence in court or in negotiations.
Deep academic knowledge, an international education and practice refined over decades allow him to assess complex legal matters precisely, strategically and with a focus on the client's interests.
Darius's professional style is defined by strategic thinking, the ability to plan several moves ahead, and the persistence to defend a chosen legal position consistently and firmly through to the result.
Defence and representation during pre-trial investigation and at every stage of criminal proceedings — from the first interview to appeal. Legal assistance for suspects, defendants and victims, drafting of procedural documents and protection of rights at every step.
Family law and divorce cases
Advice and representation in divorce cases, resolving questions of property division, children's residence, maintenance and contact arrangements. The aim is to settle sensitive family disputes as amicably and quickly as possible.
Inheritance law
Acceptance and renunciation of inheritance, drafting and contesting wills, disputes between heirs and division of inherited property. Representation in notarial procedures and in courts of all instances.
Real estate and land law
Drafting and reviewing real estate transactions, defending ownership rights, matters of easements, plot boundaries and rules of use, and representation in land ownership disputes.
Land administration disputes
Representation in disputes with the National Land Service and other institutions concerning plot formation, cadastral data, territorial planning and restoration of ownership rights.
Commercial and contract law
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, managing risks, representation in disputes over performance and termination of contracts, and handling everyday business legal matters.
Administrative law and disputes with state and municipal institutions
Challenging administrative decisions, representation before administrative dispute commissions and administrative courts, dealings with state and municipal institutions, and permit and licensing matters.
Debt recovery and disputes over performance of obligations
Debt recovery through pre-trial and court procedures, drafting court orders and claims, representation in disputes over performance of obligations, and working with bailiffs in enforcement proceedings.
Consumer protection
Advice and representation in consumer disputes with sellers and service providers, drafting claims, and representation before the State Consumer Rights Protection Authority and the courts.
