For many Poles living in New Jersey, a court summons in Warsaw or Gdańsk sounds like a logistical nightmare. The need to take time off work, expensive tickets during the season, and the stress of travel often discourage people from fighting for their rights. However, the law is evolving. See how you can solve this problem from an office in Clifton.
Court videoconferencing – how does it work in practice?
Polish court procedures now allow for the possibility of taking evidence and conducting hearings remotely. You don’t have to be physically in the courtroom to give testimony. My law firm, as the first in the USA, has the technical and legal infrastructure to connect with courts in Poland.
- You sit safely in an office in Clifton.
- You see the judge and the other party on the screen.
- Your testimony is just as valid as if you were in Poland.
What about documents? Beware of deadlines – the postmark date doesn’t count from the USA!
This is a key difference that many Poles in America are unaware of. The rule of recognizing the postmark date as the date of filing a document applies only in Poland and the European Union. By sending documents from the USA via traditional mail, you risk missing the deadline, even if you send the shipment in advance – it is the date of actual receipt of the document by the court that counts, not the date of dispatch. In the case of summons, the court usually sets a 3-month deadline for a response, which may seem comfortable, but considering the delivery time of international mail and the risk of delays, the margin for error is much smaller than it seems.
That is why it is even more worth using my service:
- Speed: Electronic transmission of documents allows for immediate delivery of letters to the court without the risks associated with international mail.
- Security: You are sure that the lawsuit or response arrived on time and was properly filed.
- Deadline control: I monitor all preclusive deadlines so that you do not lose the right to defend your interests.
Do I need a lawyer on-site?
Even with remote participation, professional representation is crucial. As a legal advisor and attorney with qualifications in both countries, I can handle your case comprehensively, knowing the specifics of the Polish diaspora and the Polish legal system.
