How much does a first consultation cost?
It depends on the matter. We carry out an initial assessment to tell you whether the case has merit and then issue a fixed quote. We never start work before you know the cost.
Lawyers in Torrevieja
If you are looking for a lawyer in Torrevieja, the first thing you need to know is whether your case has legal merit and which deadlines apply. Bufete Padilla has practised in the Vega Baja and Costa Blanca since 1976, with offices in Torrevieja, Elche and Moraira, and advises in nine languages. We review your documents, tell you plainly what can and cannot be achieved, and give you a fixed quote before starting any work.
Areas we handle from our Torrevieja office
- Inheritance and succession: acceptance, renunciation, division of estate, inheritance tax and cross-border estates.
- Property law: purchases and sales, deposit contracts, cancellation of charges, cadastral discrepancies, habitation certificates and licences.
- Banking claims: opening commissions, mortgage costs, revolving cards, linked insurance and banking fraud.
- Community of owners: challenging resolutions, special levies, works, unpaid fees and neighbour disputes.
- Immigration: NIE, residency, arraigo, nationality and visas.
- Administrative and tax law: penalties, administrative silence, valuation checks and appeals before the tax tribunals.
Why a local firm makes a difference
Practice in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Rojales or Ciudad Quesada is not the same as in Madrid. We know the criteria of the Torrevieja Land Registry, the real timescales of the town hall and SUMA, the local notaries and the courts of Torrevieja and Orihuela. That proximity means shorter deadlines and fewer surprises. Many of our clients are foreign owners, so we work with powers of attorney to avoid unnecessary travel.
How we work: steps and fees
- First review: send us the documents or bring them to the office and we assess the matter.
- Clear opinion: we explain the real options, deadlines and risk of each.
- Fixed quote: you know the cost before we act. Notary and registry costs are always shown as an estimated range.
- Execution and follow-up: one lawyer responsible for your file, communicating in your language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you advise in English and other languages?
Yes. We work in nine languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish and Russian.
Can my matter be handled without travelling to Spain?
In most cases yes, through a power of attorney granted before a Spanish notary or a notary in your country with a Hague Apostille. We draft the deed so it includes exactly the powers required.
What deadline do I have to claim?
It varies widely: five years for personal actions under article 1964 of the Civil Code, one month for ordinary administrative appeals, four years for most tax matters. Early review is important.