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Law Office, Alcibiades Hatzantonis & Associates

Alcibiades Hatzantonis & Associates Law Office is located in Greece and is founded upon the traditional professional principle that the client’s interests are more important than the attorney’s, which governs all our attorney-client relationships. Within the context of that principle, our services run the gamut from the simplest matters to the most complex.

We have established flat fees for routine matters that make them affordable to all. Complex services are performed at hourly rates in line with other law firms in our community. Our attorneys have the highest academic distinctions and years of experience in the services we perform. The firm enhances our attorney's services by maintaining the latest technology, subscribing to large on-line research databases in our areas of practice, and by sending our attorneys to numerous seminars and continuing legal education each year to keep up and enhance their legal knowledge.

We specifically select staff personnel who support the principles upon which our firm is based and who are committed to making our clients welcome and comfortable in doing business with us.

Should you choose to use our firm for your important legal business, you have our commitment that we will: Place your interests first, keep you informed, be accessible!

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Areas Of Practice

Travel & Tourism Law

We have been involved in some of the landmark cases in travel and tourism Law in Greece and abroad. Our office has the manpower and knowledge to handle cases of international interest, in all aspects.

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Injuries / Accidents

We have the resources and knowledge needed to ensure that your case is investigated thoroughly and your rights are protected in a personal injury claim in Greece. We are ready to guide you through the complex legal process of collecting compensation for your serious injuries.

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Property Law

The first step to purchasing property in Greece is to hire a real estate attorney. He will be responsible for performing due diligence and ensuring the protection of your interests in the transaction.

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Family Law

Our office has very high experience in legal issues concerning international family law cases. We offer sensible advice and effective representation to our clients, based on our great experience in international matrimonial and business matters, together with plain common sense.

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Criminal Law

As Criminal Defense Lawyers in Greece, we bring together top-level knowledge and experience to the defense of our clients.  Our philosophy is that maintaining a diverse team affords our clients the best possible criminal defense.

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Business Law

Alcibiades Hatzantonis & Associates Law Office is a high-quality, commercial law office in Greece with expertise in specific business sectors. We provide tailored and integrated legal services across a wide range of practice areas to both Greek and international clients. Our office combines the personal and responsive service of a boutique, with «big firm» expertise.

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Our Premises

FAQ's

Penal / Criminal Law

I had rented a car / motorcycle / boat during my summer holidays in Greece and I injured / killed somebody. I need immediate assistance, can you handle such case?

Yes. Our criminal law specialists are available 24 hours a day and are in the top lawyers in Greece. See contact info for mobile phone details.

My child / friend / family member got caught in Greece during his holidays using (taking / selling / holding) drugs. Will he / she go to jail? Will this situation affect his criminal record in our country?

We can provide the most suitable assistance and, depending on the circumstances, even completely avoid the negative consequences.

I was in Greece and one night I got drunk and got involved in a fight. Can you help?

Yes. We can assist you from the very beginning of the case, thus avoid future consequences.

One night in a greek party I got sexually / physically abused. What are my rights?

You have many rights (penal and in compensation terms). Our penal law team will work together with our civil litigation/claims experts while you will only have to pay the standard hourly rate (which can be in many cases deducted once we collect, so you won't have to advance any payments-please send us an email for more details).

I gave to one of my greek clients / partners falsified bank cheques / promissory notes. Is this a crime under greek law?

Yes, but we can assist you so that you will avoid the consequences in many cases.

I was building a house in Greece, but the builder / architect got away with the money without finishing the house. Besides claiming compensation, can I proceed penally?

Yes. You have many rights in that case. We can locate the person(s) for you and take all appropriate actions against them.

Family Law

My child has a Greek father / mother that is refusing to recognize it. I need that recognition in order to claim co-custody. Can you help me?

Yes. Whether you are married or not with another person, we can ask for a paternity / maternity recognition from the Greek Courts. We also collaborate with the best Genetics Laboratories in Athens that provide legally valid results. Then, we can proceed with the asset claims and, in most cases, provide your child with a monthly alimony / compensation, no matter where you, your child, or the father lives.

I am going through a divorce and there is Greek property involved. My spouse has left for Greece and owes me child support. My husband has taken my children to Greece and I want custody or visitation. What do I do?

We are family law specialists and we can claim child support owed to you by residents of Greece. We will handle custody matters when the children have been taken into Greece.

I have a joint bank account in Greece with my mother. Can I withdraw all funds without her persmission?

As you may already know, yes, if your name is on the account. Despite that, without proper information, you might end up having problems. We can assist you in transferring the funds in a secure way.

I am married to a Greek person and we live abroad. I want to divorce him / her. Does Greek law affects my decision?

Yes. We will successfully handle all types of divorce, separation, residence, contact, child support, adoption, co-habitation and mental welfare matters with a focus on early dispute resolution.

I am married to a Greek person but I left home along time ago. Am I entitled to ask for a divorce?

Yes. No matter where you or your spouse lives today, we will handle the entire process, representing either solely you or both.

My ex-husband / wife is greek. He / she claims compensation for our children / wants to keep living into my house / claims assets we bought together. Can you help me?

Yes. We can provide a per case estimate of what he / she can claim and what you are allowed to keep / claim. We are experts in negotiating the best terms for you while providing effective services each time conditions alter in the future.

My husband is greek but we live outside Greece. Are my male children obliged to service greek military duties?

Most probably yes. Despite that, our military law experts will provide stress-free solutions for your male children, and many times will save you money or reduce the length of duty.

I am married to a greek person, but I cannot stand him / her anymore. Can I take our children with me and go away?

This is not recommended. In this case we will ask you to contact us in order to receive case specific answers that will cover you from a legal point of view.

A Court's decision obliges my husband / wife to pay monthly alimonies for our children, but he / she does not pay. Can you help me?

Yes. We handle many similar cases every month and can guarantee you that we can enforce your rights.

Estate / Real Estate

Can you help me with Estate purchase/planning in Greece?

Yes. We are experts in distant property management; we manage properties, monthly contracts/rents, bank accounts etc. for many Greeks/non-Greeks living abroad. We can help you choosing the most suitable estate / plan depending on your needs, advise you about the characteristics of its location etc. We check on your behalf the relevant titles and speak with the seller and all the people involved in the future procedures about their integrity. Finally, we structure the sale / rent contracts on your best interest, while we collaborate with some of the most respectable notary publics in Greece.

I want to buy / sell real estate in Greece. Can your Office handle the entire process?

Yes. First we locate the property you desire / wish to buy / sell and check its status. Second, we gather all key information from the land registries etc. and make sure there are no risks involved for you. Then, we precisely evaluate the property, promote the estate in order to find a seller / buyer, negotiate the best market value for you and, finally, complete the transaction through our collaborating notary publics. Our tax experts will assure that you will pay the lowest rates in tax matters at no extra charge for you. If you are selling, the money will arrive to your account in 3 business days.

I have funds in Greece from rents, sales, bonds, or other resources. Can you transfer for me this money?

Yes. This can be done once or by installments. After collecting on your behalf all requested amounts, we can send you the entire balance into a single account, in 3 business days, with the lowest costs for you. For high amounts, we can propose accounts in Switzerland, as we collaborate with major Swiss banks and deliver excellent negotiations in French.

I live abroad most of the time and need someone to manage my Greek properties. I also have tenants that don't always pay the monthly rent / cause damages to my properties. I am also constructing property in Greece. Is your Office the right person to handle all these matters?

Yes. We manage many properties and construction projects all over Greece for clients living abroad and we are litigation experts, so for any type of supervision or conflict, we can handle the case the fastest and most appropriate way.

I own property in Greece. How can I get the most out of it?

We can assist you in making the right decision on how to make the most of your property: advise you on the rent / sale value of your property; suggest possible development options; and, of course, help you all the way with whatever choice / endeavour you may have. At the same time, we will indicate the tax-wise most favourable structure and treatment, in order to save you on capital gains taxes.

I want to buy property in Greece. How can I be sure that the realtor / architect / constructor will not take advantage of me?

Our Office will definitely assist you on this. We can negociate or inspect the realtor's work, or simply take care all realtor work instead, no matter where the properties are located. Our expertise in construction issues guarantees you that your plan will be delivered on time and with expected quality.

I would like to buy a huge piece of land / purchase an entire island in Greece. What are the risks involved?

This type of real estate deal has some specific characteristics. We have successfully handled this type of transactions in the past and are able to assist you from chosing the right location (or give you information on the plot you have pre-selected) and finalizing the contracts up to supporting you after your purchase.

I own property in Greece, but I do not live there all year long. One of my neighbors / another person around takes advantage of this and damages / interferes with my property. Can you help me?

Yes. We can take all necessary measures, from negotiating and send extrajudicial statements up to obtaining a Court's decision obliging that person to compensate you and stop interfering in the future.

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Contact Us

Law Office

Alcibiades Hatzantonis & Associates

Makrigianni & Papatheophanous
GR 853 00 | Kos
Dodecanese Islands
Greece
+30 22420 21776
+30 22420 45933
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Office Hours

Monday 08:00 to 15:00 & 17:30 to 21:00
Tuesday 08:00 to 15:00 & 17:30 to 21:00
Wednesday 08:00 to 15:00 & 17:30 to 21:00
Thursday 08:00 to 15:00 & 17:30 to 21:00
Friday 08:00 to 15:00 & 17:30 to 21:00
Saturday 08:00 to 13:30
Sunday Closed

Accessible via e-Mail 24h / Day

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