What does going to court in Poland actually look like?
In a new video “How Litigation Works in Poland – A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners” from Dudkowiak & Putyra, attorney-at-law Anna Szymielewicz - a specialist in cross-border disputes - breaks down the litigation process in Poland: from court structure and jurisdiction to timing, documentation, and key pitfalls for foreign parties.
Whether you’re facing a contractual dispute, enforcing a judgment, or simply preparing for possible litigation in Poland, this concise overview is essential viewing.
In this legal briefing, you’ll learn:
- How the two-instance court model works - and when the Supreme Court gets involved
- When Polish courts have jurisdiction over foreign defendants
- What’s needed to file a lawsuit - and why timing and evidence are everything
- How long litigation really takes, and how remote hearings are changing timelines
- What happens after judgment - and the 7-day deadline you can’t miss
- Whether you really need a lawyer (spoiler: in commercial cases, you probably do)
Key takeaway: Litigation in Poland is structured, professional, and fair - but unforgiving to procedural missteps. Deadlines matter. Formalities matter. And having local legal guidance from day one can be the difference between resolution and frustration.
Watch the full video now on our YouTube channel or reach out to info@dudkowiak.com for legal support in Polish or cross-border disputes.
Interested in the full legal framework? Dive deeper into Polish litigation with our step-by-step guide:
in English: https://www.dudkowiak.com/litigation-in-poland
in German: https://dudkowiakputyra.de/gerichtsverfahren-in-polen/
in Polish: https://dudkowiak.pl/postepowanie-sadowe/
