avokatë

Avokatë are licensed legal professionals who provide legal services to individuals, businesses, and public institutions. They interpret laws, advise clients on rights and obligations, draft contracts and other documents, negotiate settlements, and advocate for clients in court or before administrative bodies.

The term avokatë derives from Latin advocatus and entered Albanian through Italian avvocato; it denotes a person authorized to practice law and to represent clients in legal proceedings.

Education and licensing typically require completing a law degree, undergoing professional training, and passing a bar examination or equivalent process, followed by admission to a bar association and compliance with its code of ethics. Ongoing professional development is often required to maintain accreditation.

Avokatë may specialize in areas such as civil, criminal, commercial, tax, or administrative law. They may work in private practice, in law firms, within corporate legal departments, in government agencies, or for non-governmental organizations and international bodies.

Professional conduct emphasizes confidentiality, independence, avoidance of conflicts of interest, and diligent advocacy within the bounds of the law. Avokatë are generally bound by a code of professional ethics set by the relevant bar association or regulatory authority.