TEAM
We are a law firm in Wels (Austria) specializing in commercial law and general civil law. Our office was founded in 1852 by Dr. Johann Straberger.
FOCUS
As lawyers in Wels we accompany you in all legal matters and represent you in all Austrian courts and administrative authorities.
CONTACT
Our law firm is located in the Maria Theresia skyscraper in Wels. Driving directions and contact details can be found here:
DR. CHRISTOPHER STRABERGER & MAG. OLIVER SCHMIDL
LAWYERS IN WELS (AUSTRIA)
Our law firm in Wels is the oldest law firm in Upper Austria and exists since 1852. We have more than 160 years of experience. We – that’s Dr. Christopher Straberger (lawyer) and Mag. Oliver Schmidl (lawyer), several legal assistants and trainee lawyers as well as experienced secretarial staff. The focus areas of our law office are commercial law and general civil law.
We provide you with comprehensive legal advice in all areas of law, and we represent you before all Austrian administrative authorities and courts. In addition, as a client of our law firm in Wels, you will gain access to a network of high quality lawyers and tax advisers in Austria and abroad. Thus, we can support and represent you also outside of Austria in any legal issue. We are happy to be your link for small and large legal issues in other countries. Dr. Straberger has been a member of the international lawyer network LNA (Legal Netlink Alliance) for many years. Furthermore, there are several cooperations with German lawyers. In addition to this, Dr. Straberger is one of the two Austrian members of the largest German information network for lawyers.
Furthermore, there are several cooperations with German lawyers. In addition to this, Dr. Straberger is one of the two Austrian members of the largest German information network for lawyers. In 2021 we were accepted as a member of the association Deutscher Anwaltverein and are thus linked with our German colleagues.
OUR FOCUS
Our main areas of expertise are business law with a focus on internationalization of companies, EU law, contract law, construction law, corporate law, trademark and design law, as well as general civil law agendas. Our focus areas can be found here:
The most frequently asked questions:
In almost all cases, the losing party must compensate the other party for the costs. Talk to us, then we can you inform you on this in detail!
The main activities of our law firm range from commercial law with a focus on internationalization of companies, EU law, contract law, construction law, corporate law, trademark and design law, to general civil law agendas. If you have questions about other areas of law, please contact us. We will inform you, if we can help you or we will advise you to find a suitable lawyer.
The main activities of our law firm are quite diversified and include in particular business law with a focus on internationalization of companies, EU law, contract law, construction law, company law, trademark and design law, as well as general civil law agendas.
The first phone call or conversation with us is usually free, thereby the cost question shall also be discussed. It is customary to invoice according to the Lawyers’ Tariff Act or according to an agreed hourly rate. If required, flat fees can also be arranged.
You can always contact us with your legal questions. Depending on the area of law, you will be advised or represented by the staff of our law firm. It is clarified what should happen in the future.
Those who can not afford a lawyer can apply for legal aid. This must be requested from the competent court of first instance. Legal aid is granted if a party would not be able to lead the process without impairing the necessary maintenance and the intended litigation does not appear to be willful or hopeless. Your lawyer can assist you with the application.
Our latest News
EU Trademarks, Community Designs (EUIPO) – Impact of a hard Brexit
European Union Trademarks - Great Britain, United Kingdom, England, Ireland According to a notice of the European Commission (Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) of 22 January 2018, EU trade marks and EU [...]
Brexit – EU Trademarks, Community Designs (EUIPO)
Necessary steps - Great Britain, United Kingdom, England, Ireland The impact of a hard Brexit is described in the Notice of the EU Commission (Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) of 22.1.2018: The [...]
Types of trademarks EUIPO and Austrian Patent Office
New: Motion and Multimedia mark These are animated logos - often known as GIFs. Such can now be registered as trademarks. Motion marks consist of a movement or a change in the position of a [...]
Dr. Straberger – Lecture About EU Law in Gibraltar
At the Gibraltar Conference of Legal Netlink Alliance (http://www.legalnetlink.net/), one of the largest international associations of independent law firms, Dr. Straberger gave a lecture in which the audience was given not only an overview of [...]
Dr. Christopher Straberger & Mag. Oliver Schmidl
Adress: Maria-Theresia-Straße 19, 4600 Wels |
Adress: Theobaldgasse 19, 1060 Vienna(Speaking location) |
Tel.: +43-7242- 47 175
Fax.: +43-7242- 47 175 – 22
Email: office@straberger.at
You can reach us daily at the wels office
Monday from 08:00 to 17:00
Tuesday from 08:00 to 17:00
Wednesday from 08:00 to 17:00
Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00
Friday from 08:00 to 12:00