Elfering & Dr. Helkenberg, Rechtsanwälte und Fachanwälte, is a distinguished law firm based in Erfurt, Germany, with a legacy dating back to the early 1990s. The firm specializes in employment law, criminal law, family law, commercial agency law, and general civil law. Both partners hold specialist attorney titles: Susanne Elfering is a Fachanwältin for employment law, and Dr. Peter Helkenberg is a Fachanwalt for criminal law. Their combined decades of experience ensure comprehensive legal counsel and representation across these practice areas.

The firm's reputation is underscored by numerous positive client reviews. As of July 24, 2025, they have received 68 reviews on Google, with 61 awarding a full five-star rating. Additionally, Dr. Helkenberg has garnered 35 five-star reviews on anwalt.de. These accolades reflect the firm's commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for their clients.

Elfering & Dr. Helkenberg prioritize a client-centric approach, emphasizing thorough consultation and strategic planning to avoid litigation when possible. They engage in proactive negotiations and, when necessary, provide robust representation in courts nationwide, including the Federal Constitutional Court, the Federal Labor Court, and the Federal Court of Justice in criminal matters. The firm's dedication to continuous professional development and their network of interdisciplinary experts further enhance their ability to address complex legal challenges effectively.

About Elfering & Dr. Helkenberg, Fachanwalt Strafrecht und Arbeitsrecht

Founded in 1990


Practice areas
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Family

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Employment & Labor

Elfering & Dr. Helkenberg, Rechtsanwälte und Fachanwälte, offer comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, representing both employees and employers. Their expertise encompasses handling cases related to dismissals, warnings, bullying, and the drafting and termination of contracts. The firm also provides training sessions for works councils and management, leveraging their extensive experience to deliver effective solutions.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Lawsuits & Disputes

Elfering & Dr. Helkenberg, Rechtsanwälte und Fachanwälte in Erfurt, offer comprehensive legal services in civil law, addressing issues such as contract formation, rights and obligations of contracting parties, and dispute resolution. They assist clients with matters including defective goods, tenant and landlord rights, inheritance disputes, and the validity of general terms and conditions. Their expertise extends to areas like construction defects, assignment of claims, debt collection, commercial leases, purchase agreements, warranty claims, transportation law, and service contracts. The firm emphasizes personalized solutions, leveraging decades of experience to guide clients through complex legal challenges.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Family

Elfering & Dr. Helkenberg provide comprehensive legal services in family law, addressing matters such as divorce, alimony, child custody, visitation rights, and division of assets. Dr. Peter Helkenberg, with over 30 years of experience in family law, offers both out-of-court negotiations and representation in family courts. The firm emphasizes thorough consultation to help clients navigate the emotional and financial complexities of family disputes, aiming to achieve amicable resolutions while safeguarding clients' rights and interests.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

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