Studio Legale Sarappa was established in 1947 by the late avv. GiovanniAntonio Sarappa who focused his activity on the branches of property law and inheritance law. As from 1981, his daughter, avv. Anna Sarappa, became an associate (currently she is the main partner) of the firm. Anna, on the one side, assisted her father in his sectors, on the other, acquired several specializations in the fields of Family Law, Property Law, and Inheritance law, even with regard to the relationships between Italians and Americans (especially those living in New Jersey and New York), focusing in particular on divorces, separations, successions and the legal protection of property rights.
Nowadays, the “Studio Legale Sarappa” is a professional association between avv. Anna Sarappa and his sons, avv. Vincenzo di Lorenzo Sarappa, who joined the firm in 2011, and avv. Gianpiero di Lorenzo Sarappa, who joined in 2012.
The former, having completed his post-academic education abroad, has acquired expertise in Common Law contracts and cross-border successions and consequently practises his profession within the branches of property law, inheritance law and contract/commercial law. Besides, through practice, he has acquired managerial skills in managing and controlling real estate.
The latter has decided to persist in the sectors in which avv. Anna Sarappa has shaped her reputation, id est Family Law and Property Law. Nevertheless, he has expanded the area of interests that the firm can handle by attending specialist courses in Environmental Law, even with regard to the European legislation. Furthermore, he works closely with his brother in managing real estate.
The three partners of the firm, each with reference to their own specialization, deal with domestic issues mainly, but, due to the good relationships kept in the USA and within the EU borders, the share of international issues handled by “Studio Legale Sarappa” is increasing and growing year per year, especially in the fields of family law, cross-border successions and contract law.
The firm has strengthened its international relationships due to the fact that Vincenzo di Lorenzo Sarappa in 2014 and his brother Gianpiero in 2017 joined the International Association of Young Lawyer (AIJA) which also offers the possibility of attending interesting and outstanding courses in several branches of Law, having a particulars regard to the new trends related to the globalization and AI.
Furthermore, Vincenzo and Gianpiero in January 2018 joined the Academy of European Law (ERA), an association which gives the opportunity to strengthen the network within the EU and acquire knowledge through the courses it offers.
Practice areas
Real Estate
Considering the importance of real estate in the Italian family economy, the Firm has always placed great emphasis on its protection and enhancement, both in judicial phases (e.g., actions against neighbors, condominium actions, boundary regulation actions, urgent actions against ongoing works by others that are feared to cause harm, etc.) and out-of-court, also dealing with issues related to the purchase/sale, management, and generally the circulation of properties in Italy and abroad, particularly in the EU, USA, and Mediterranean Africa (e.g., preliminary purchase contracts, rent-to-buy agreements, leases, condominium or super-condominium regulations, etc.).
Family
Nell'affrontare questioni connesse alla famiglia, lo Studio Legale Sarappa privilegia la ricerca dell'accordo tra le parti, per quanto possibile e consentito dal caso specifico, utilizzando i metodi della negoziazione, della mediazione e del diritto collaborativo, nell'ottica di limitare il contenzioso giudiziario, e di pervenire ad una soddisfacente definizione dei procedimenti in tempi brevi. Ciò sempre alla luce dell'interesse primario della famiglia e della prole. A tal fine, lo Studio legale Sarappa offre assistenza su tutti i profili connessi ed annessi al Diritto di Famiglia sia in ambito giudiziale (es. separazione, divorzio, amministrazione di sostegno) che in ambito stragiudiziale (es. contemperando crisi familiari o favorendo riconciliazioni, intercedendo per accordi di separazione, divorzio, mantenimento etc).
Elder Law
The Firm provides comprehensive assistance in every aspect and topic related to succession profiles, both within judicial proceedings (e.g., challenges to wills deemed unfair, donations presumed to be simulated, or actions believed to infringe upon one's rights) and through extrajudicial means (e.g., mediating to reach an agreement on the division of inherited assets). The Firm also offers consultancy services for acts aimed at protecting assets and/or preventing disputes among heirs (such as wills, donation deeds, division agreements, trusts, family pacts, etc.).Particular attention is also given to the protection of an individual's digital assets (including email, accounts, online banking, PayPal, cryptocurrencies, and personal belongings related to one's private sphere, such as photos, images, stories, videos, etc.), with the understanding that the expression of self is manifested not only in tangible actions within the real sphere but also in the intangible aspects of the digital world. Succession issues are addressed in both domestic and international contexts, with a particular focus on European matters.
Business
The professionals at the Sarappa Law Firm provide services in the area of negotiation, drafting, and execution of commercial contracts or those related to business activities, such as franchising, supply contracts, financing, transportation, private contracting, joint ventures, contracts concerning real estate, sale and leaseback, financial leasing, and the supply or purchase of goods and services, catering to both individuals and entrepreneurs.The firm is also capable of offering its services regarding contracts (including those in English) executed under the law of the United Kingdom, EU regulations, and the most significant international conventions in this field.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Legal representation for matters concerning civil law, family law, and inheritance succession is available throughout the national territory. The Firm can assist clients in various legal proceedings, addressing issues such as inheritance division, family disputes, and testamentary successions.
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