Can I sue a Bulgarian supplier for breach of contract in court without a lawyer?

Hello, The participation of an attorney in a civil case is not mandatory — you are allowed to represent yourself. However, court proceedings are specific and require knowledge of procedural rules, so it is advisable to use the services of a lawyer in order to avoid procedural errors and protect your rights effectively. The limitation period for filing a claim based on contractual obligations is 5 years, and the state court fee is 4% of the claim amount. There are different types of legal proceedings, and the appropriate procedure depends on the specifics of the case. If you wish, please send us the contract so we can review it and conduct a check on the debtor. Based on this information, we will recommend the most suitable legal course of action.

Dear Sirs, 

In order to answer accordingly please specify if you have signed the contract in your capacity of representative of company or as individual and if the contract is signed in accordance with the Bulgarian or with the EU legislation (what is the relevant legislation applied for the contract and which court is competent in case of dispute). Also, whether you have sent an invitation to the other party for out-of-court fulfillment of the contractual obligation, invoice for the supplied goods, etc. All this is important in view of assessment for the most appropriate legal steps, necessary evidence in support of the claim, proffesional judgement for the competent court/authority, attorney and state fees. If you provide us with more specific information, we could advise you what kind of legal actions are most suitable for your case.