Te Pas - Kowalczyk Advocaten is an independent Rotterdam based law firm with a focus on letselschade as well as employment and labor, business, contracts and insurance matters. With more than 30 years in practice, the firm serves individuals and companies and operates with a small, close knit team. The partners, Ruud te Pas and Pawel Kowalczyk, lead a practice that maintains an international network to handle cross border cases and has been involved in notable matters including the Turkish Airlines Schiphol incident.
Te Pas - Kowalczyk Advocaten is distinguished by its client service approach. The firm emphasizes accessible and personalised service, offering intake options such as a lawyer visiting clients at home when required, and providing upfront estimates of the costs and chances of success during initial consultations. The team is highly involved in each case, ensuring efficient collaboration and clear, ongoing communication with clients throughout the process.
The firm was founded in 1985 by Ruud te Pas and remains an independent Rotterdam practice. Today the desk lists two admitted attorneys, Pawel Kowalczyk and Ruud te Pas, reflecting a compact, dedicated team that combines long standing experience with strong client focus and international reach.
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Practice areas
Te Pas - Kowalczyk Advocaten specializes in letselschade and helps clients pursue compensation after accidents. The firm calculates damages, including medical costs and lost income, and arranges upfront advances. It coordinates with insurers and ensures the client receives timely information and documentation throughout the process. The team also leverages its international network to handle cross border aspects and has experience with high profile incidents such as the Turkish Airlines Schiphol accident.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
The firm provides advice and representation in employment law, guiding clients through dynamically changing regulations. It assists with matters such as termination grounds and disputes, stays current with annual updates through ongoing training, and delivers practical counsel to help clients resolve matters efficiently.
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
Te Pas - Kowalczyk Advocaten has substantial experience in corporate and commercial matters, handling disputes in the area of ondernemingsrecht and offering guidance on general terms and conditions, contract content, and debt collection. The firm supports businesses with practical, results oriented advice in both dispute and transactional contexts.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law
Verzekeringsrecht involves disputes arising from insurance contracts. The firm advises on the legal position of insured parties and liability scenarios, and has experience assisting both small and large companies with coverage and liability disputes, while also exploring settlement as an option.
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance
Familierecht covers personal and family law matters such as divorce, changes of name, dissolution of cohabitation, paternity, and child custody. Te Pas - Kowalczyk Advocaten provides clear, personalised guidance to help clients navigate sensitive proceedings with emphasis on achieving smooth and just outcomes.
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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