WILIŃSKI LEGAL
Legal assistance provided by an attorney is not governed solely by the agreement with the client. Professional practice is also subject to the Polish Law on the Bar, rules of professional ethics and regulations of the professional self-government.
We provide links to official sources and explain which fundamental standards have practical significance for a WILIŃSKI LEGAL client.
The principal statute governing the status of the Bar, rules of professional practice, professional secrecy, professional self-government and disciplinary responsibility.
Official text in ISAP →Polish Bar CouncilThe current Collection of Rules of Ethics for Attorneys and Dignity of the Profession covers, among other things, attorney independence, loyalty to the client, conflicts of interest, professional secrecy and standards of professional practice. The current version is published by the Polish Bar Council.
Current version at the Polish Bar Council →Polish Bar CouncilRules governing the organisation of professional practice in law offices and partnerships and standards connected with professional provision of legal assistance.
Professional regulations of the Polish Bar Council →Confidentiality and securityRecommendations of the Polish Bar Council concerning protection of attorney-client secrecy and good cybersecurity practices in law-firm operations.
Polish Bar Council materials →What this means for the client
A legal recommendation should not be convenient for the Firm; it should serve the protection of the client's interests within the limits of law and professional ethics.
We protect information obtained in connection with legal assistance as an element of the trust on which the attorney-client relationship is based.
Before accepting a matter, we may ask for information about its participants precisely so that we can check whether we may act without conflicting duties.
Technology and AI may support our work but do not replace a lawyer's judgment. A human professional remains responsible for advice and strategy.
The scope of the service and the method for determining remuneration should be agreed before paid work begins or before a material extension of the mandate.
Professional assistance means an honest assessment of prospects and risks, not a guarantee of a decision by a court, authority, other party or mediator.
That is why, alongside the website terms, we also publish the sources of the professional rules governing an attorney's practice.