About the Firm — Attorney Jerzy Sokół, Sokol Law Group (New York & Warsaw)

Sokol Law Group is a law firm led by attorney Jerzy Sokół, operating simultaneously in the United States and Poland. We handle Polish-American cases in Polish from two offices — in Brooklyn (New York) and Warsaw. Feel free to contact us: USA 718-389-5115, Poland +48 22 219 5088.

US Office718-389-5115Poland Office+48 22 219 5088

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Sokol Law Group is a law firm focusing its practice on matters combining elements of Polish and American law. The dual-office model — an office in New York (Brooklyn) and an office in Warsaw — shapes the way every case is handled: from the initial consultation, through evidence gathering, to court representation.

The firm serves the Polish diaspora living in the United States, Poles in Poland, and dual citizens whose cases require coordination between two legal systems. We work in Polish, ensuring you have complete clarity regarding the progress of your case at every stage.

Jerzy Sokół, Esq.

The firm is led by attorney Jerzy Sokół — an attorney practicing in Poland and the United States. He is a law graduate of University of Warsaw and University of Connecticut in the United States. Graduating from law school in both traditions — civil law (Poland) and common law (USA) — enables him to handle cases that cross the border between these two systems.

Jerzy Sokół's practice includes representing clients before courts in Poland as well as federal and state courts in the United States, including immigration courts. The firm also handles international matters: extradition proceedings, recognition of foreign judgments, and individual applications to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Understanding both legal systems — civil law and common law — is essential wherever it matters not only to know each country's laws separately, but also to grasp the differences between them. This perspective is at the core of the firm's working model.

How We Work

The way cases are handled at the firm stems from our bi-jurisdictional model and our approach to clients, who often turn to us during challenging times. Below, we outline the key principles of our practice.

One Case, One Team

A client whose case involves elements in both the US and Poland usually faces a choice: hire two separate attorneys in two countries and coordinate their work personally, or entrust the entire matter to a single law firm. Our dual-office model means your case is managed on both sides by one cohesive team — documents are shared internally, strategy remains unified, and you have a single point of contact.

This approach minimizes the risk of misunderstandings arising from differences between the Polish and US legal systems, ensuring continuity for cases with stages unfolding in different jurisdictions.

Client Approach

Navigating a case in a foreign legal system can be overwhelming. Our goal is to explain the situation clearly and outline possible scenarios along with their associated risks. We avoid grandiose claims and promises that cannot honestly be made — the outcome of court proceedings depends on many factors, and an attorney's role is to provide a candid assessment of risks and opportunities, not to guarantee results.

Every case begins with an initial consultation. Its purpose is to evaluate your situation, outline potential courses of action, and provide an approximate timeline. A consultation does not commit you to further cooperation — it is an opportunity for you to determine whether our scope and approach align with your expectations.

Languages u0026 Consultations

Consultations, working correspondence, and preparation for procedural steps are conducted in Polish. We make sure you feel confident that you understand the process and that your attorney fully understands your situation.

In court, the attorney appears in the required language of the venue — English in the United States, Polish in Poland. Prior to any court appearance or proceeding, we thoroughly prepare our clients in their native language so they are fully aware of the process and the significance of each decision.

Consultations can take place in person — at our Brooklyn or Warsaw offices — or via phone or video call. We adapt the meeting format to your situation and location. For individual legal matters, please contact our law firm.

Practice Areas

The firm focuses on matters combining elements of Polish and American law. Common practice areas include:

US immigration matters — sponsorship, defense against deportation, representation in immigration courts.
Criminal and civil litigation before US courts.
Bankruptcy — Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings.
Probate and estate matters in both countries, including property recovery from relatives in Poland.
Divorce and marital asset division, including cross-border matters.
Cases under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.
Extradition proceedings and cases involving arrest warrants.
Applications to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and recognition of foreign judgments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did attorney Jerzy Sokół earn his legal education?

Attorney Jerzy Sokół is a law graduate of the University of Warsaw and the University of Connecticut in the United States. His education in both legal traditions — civil law and common law — serves as the foundation for handling cross-border cases at the firm.

Does the firm handle cases in both countries simultaneously?

Yes. Sokol Law Group operates on a dual-office model — in Brooklyn (New York) and in Warsaw. This allows us to handle cases with elements on both sides of the Atlantic within a single firm, maintaining a unified strategy and one point of contact.

Does a consultation obligate me to further cooperation?

No. A consultation serves to assess your situation and outline potential scenarios. You make the decision regarding further cooperation independently after reviewing the proposed scope of work.

Contact — Brooklyn & Warsaw

We invite you to contact us. For general inquiries, please send us an email, and for urgent matters, please call us.

US Office

861 Manhattan Ave Ste 6, Brooklyn, NY 11222

718-389-5115

Poland Office

ul. Prusa 2, 00-493 Warszawa

+48 22 219 5088

[email protected]

The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. For individual legal advice, please contact the firm directly.