English-speaking lawyers in Merano

Merano is a spa town in South Tyrol where Italian and German are both official, and English is the third language for many newcomers. Retirees, hotel investors and international families often look for an English-speaking lawyer in Merano.

Common needs are buying an apartment or farmhouse, inheritance under Italian rules, residence registration, the codice fiscale, and contracts in the tourism trade. Property deeds go through an Italian notary. Lawyers use the title avvocato or Rechtsanwalt and must be enrolled with the bar in Bolzano, the Ordine degli Avvocati di Bolzano, which publishes its roll.

In South Tyrol you may choose Italian or German for court proceedings, but English is not an option. Foreign documents need a sworn translation and often an apostille. English-speaking lawyers in Merano also advise clients in the Vinschgau and around Bolzano. Many local firms also work in German, which helps Austrian and German clients. Ask early which language your written advice will use. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.