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List of Attorneys in RHEINLAND-PFALZ
The Frankfurt Consular District includes the states (Länder) of:
Baden-Württemberg, Hessen, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland
in the Federal Republic of Germany.
(Update: July 2019)
American Consular Officers abroad are prohibited from giving legal
advice and from acting as agents, attorneys or in a fiduciary capacity on
behalf of U.S. citizens. American citizens traveling or residing in foreign
countries are subject to the laws and regulations of that country.
Address of the U.S. Consulate:
U.S. Consulate General
Gießener Straße 30
60435 Frankfurt/Main
Tel.: (011 49) 69-7535-0 (from the U.S.)
(069) 7535-0 (from within Germany)
Fax: (011 49) 69-7535-2252 (from the U.S.)
(069) 7535-2252 (from within Germany)
Email: Germ[email protected]
Website: www.usembassy.de
U.S. Consular Officers abroad are prohibited from giving legal advice and from
acting as agents, attorneys or in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of U.S. citizens.
American citizens traveling or residing in foreign countries are subject to the
laws and regulations of that country.
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The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt am Main, Germany assumes no
responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the
quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion
on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the
U.S. Embassy/Consulate. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in
which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on
professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are
provided directly by the lawyers. You may receive additional information
about the individuals by contacting the local bar association (or its
equivalent) or the local licensing authorities."
* The asterisk refers to attorneys who have expressed a special interest in criminal law cases.
RETAINING A FOREIGN ATTORNEY
In retaining the services of a foreign attorney concerning a private dispute abroad, the following
guidelines may assist you in protecting your interests.
1. Selecting an Attorney
When you receive a list of attorneys, it is recommended that you contact several attorneys, briefly
describing the nature of the services you desire. Before you decide which attorney to engage,
request a written schedule of fees generally charged for the services you need, inquire whether
the attorney is fluent in the English language, and become acquainted with a particular attorney.
Do not submit any documents or funds until you are certain that the attorney understands your
problem and is willing to handle your case.
2. Barristers and Solicitors
In some foreign cities, districts, or provinces it may be necessary for you to retain the services
of both a solicitor and a barrister. In such jurisdiction, barristers are allowed to appear in court,
including superior courts and courts of appeal. Solicitors are allowed to advise clients, represent
them in the lower courts, and prepare cases for barristers to try in the higher courts.
3. Notaries Public, “Notaries” and “Huissiers”
In some foreign countries, notaries public, “notaries” and “huissiers” can perform many of the
functions performed by attorneys in the United States. For example, foreign notaries frequently
draft instruments, wills, and conveyances. In some countries, a notary public is an official,
appointed by the Ministry of Justice, whose functions include not only the preparation of
documents, but the administration and settlement of estates. Such notaries may serve as
repositories for wills and are empowered to serve legal documents. (In some countries,
“huissiers” serve documents.) They are not lawyers, but are very specialized members of the
legal profession. They may not plead cases in court.
4. Coordination with Counsel in the U.S.
American attorneys may not be in a position to represent your interests abroad, particularly
because they will not be permitted to participate in foreign court proceedings under the laws of
the foreign country. American attorneys experienced in international law may be helpful in
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explaining the complex international issues involved in your case and some may have associates
or partners abroad to whom they can refer you.
5. Legal Aid Association
There may be facilities in a foreign country for low cost or free legal services. Ask the local bar
association or the Ministry of Justice about the availability of legal aid. You may also wish to
consult the European Judicial Network Webpage:
http://ec.europa.eu/civiljustice/legal_aid/legal_aid_int_en.htm
6. How to Deal with Your Foreign Attorney
Always research the attorney’s qualifications and experience. Find out how the attorney plans
to represent you. Ask specific questions and expect the attorney to explain legal activities in a
language that you can understand. Ask what fees the attorney, notary, or huissier charges and
how the attorney expects to be paid. Notaries and huissiers are usually government officials who
must charge fees established by their government. Some attorneys may expect to be paid in
advance; some may demand payment after each action they take on your behalf, refusing to take
further action until they are paid. Some may take the case on a percentage basis, collecting a
pre-arranged percentage of the moneys awarded to you by the foreign court.
Ask that your attorney keep you informed of the progress of your case according to a pre-
established schedule. Remember that most court calendars are crowded. You may, therefore,
wish to ask the attorney to send you monthly reports, even though no real developments have
ensued, simply to satisfy your doubts about the progress of the case. Have your attorney analyze
your case, giving you the positive and negative aspects and probable outcome. Do not expect
your attorney to give a simple answer to a complex legal problem. Be sure that you understand
the technical language in any contract or other legal document prepared by your attorney before
you sign it. Keep your attorney fully informed of any new developments in the case. If you need
to provide complex or technical documents to your attorney, you may wish to consider having the
documents translated into the native language. An elementary knowledge of English may not be
enough to enable the attorney to understand the documents you provide. Tell the attorney every
relevant fact in order to get the best representation of your interests. Find out how much time the
attorney anticipates the case may take to complete. Request copies of all letters and documents
prepared on your behalf.
7. Assistance of the Department of State
If you have additional questions, you may contact:
Office of Citizens Consular Services
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20541
Tel: (202) 501-4444
8. Complaints against Foreign Attorneys
If the services of your attorney prove unsatisfactory, in addition to notifying the Department of
State and the U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad, you may address your complaints to the local
(foreign) bar association.
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INGELHEIM
STRITTER & PARTNER GbR, RECHTS-UND FACHANWÄLTE
Rheinstr. 194c, 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein, Tel.: (06132) 89 97 80, Fax: (06132) 89 97 820
E-Mail: info@kanzlei-stritter.de Website: www.kanzlei-stritter.de
- *KUTZNER, Sven
E-Mail: kutzner@kanzlei-stritter.de
Ability to Read/Speak English: Good
Educational Background: Lawyer for tenancy and home ownership law
Law Background: Since 2003 Rhein-Main area
Cases Willing to Handle: Family Law, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Commercial/Business
Law, Civil Law,
Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Contracts, Corporations, Estates Labor Relations,
Auto/Accidents
KAISERSLAUTERN
*FRISCH, Wolfgang Wilhelm
Rummelstr. 12, 67655 Kaiserslautern, Tel: (0631) 66 006, Fax: (0631) 66 755
E-Mail: W[email protected], Webpage: www.rechtsanwalt-frisch.de
Ability to Read/Speak English: Fluent
Educational Background: Academic
Law Background: Since 01.11.1981 in Kaiserslautern
Cases Willing to Handle: Family Law, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance,
Banking/Financial Commercial/Business Law, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law,
Civil Law, Damages, Auto/Accident, Corporations, Government Relation, Labor Relations,
ROHRBACH
*ANWALTSKANZLEI TILMANN A. MÜLLER
Insheimer Str. 6, 76865 Rohrbach, Tel. (0711) 81 09 635, Fax: (0711) 81 09 641
E-Mail: kanzlei@ramuellert.com, Webpage: www.ramuellert.com
Ability to Read/Speak English: Fluent
Other Languages: French (very limited)
Educational Background:
Law Background: Admitted to the bar in Stuttgart in 1994 after legal internship at
regional appeal court of Stuttgart and 2
nd
state examination
Cases Willing to Handle: Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Commercial/Business Law, Collections,
Criminal Law, Narcotics, Commercial Law, Contracts, Marketing Agreements,
Patents/Trademarks/Copyright, Civil Law, Damages, Auto/Accident, Corporations, Labor
Relations.
