Areas of Practice
Mr. Della Bella has successfully returned many children to their States of Habitual Residence. In fact MDB&P has never lost a case. International Child Abductions to Italy most often fall under The 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction which is an International treaty signed and ratified by the Italian Government. Our team has extensive experience in both the lower courts and the Italian Supreme Court. Our attorneys speak many different languages and are able to effectively help left-behind parents regain their children.
Learn more about International Child Abductions.
All of our lawyers have strong backgrounds in Civil and Family Law, including litigation.
Many Clients have been assisted, over the years, in tough cases of separation, divorce and child custody.
Mr. Della Bella understands the concerns of parents whose children are facing criminal charges.
Mike has handled many juvenile matters ranging from simple misdemeanors to serious felonies.
He understands how the juvenile justice system operates, how to deal with the prosecutors, and how to effectively defend children charged with crimes.
Learn more about Family Law:
- Click here for our Italian Family Law or for an English-speaking Family Law Attorney in Italy.
- For Divorces in Italy or for an English-speaking Divorce Attorney click here.
- For Child Custody, Child Visitation or Child-Support please click here.
The Lawyers from MDB&P have extensive Court trial experience in a wide variety of offenses including prostitution, drug offenses, firearms offenses, assault, sexual offenses, and serious patrimonial felonies.
A criminal defense attorney who is also an experienced trial lawyer can help a client understand how a case may ultimately play-out before the Court, weighing the risks and rewards of a regular trial, while establishing an effective defense.
Our lawyers provide assistance and protection before the Regional Administrative Courts throughout Italy, as well as before the State Council.
The experience of our Studio in administrative matters was specifically formed over the years in the field of Construction and Urban Planning, in the fields of Licenses and Concessions, Contracts, Tenders and competition, as well as in the field of immigration.
Mr. Della Bella is a member of the Italian Society of Administrative Lawyers, chaired by Prof.. Filippo Lubrano
In the field of Labour Law, MDB&P has gained significant experience protecting individual workers and resolving disputes in a number of Italian Forums, also availing itself of prestigious collaborations. In particular, in collaboration with the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Rome, our professionals have advised and defended many workers of Polish nationality against Italian employers. In the area of Commercial Law / Corporate Law, the firm is an ideal consultant to small and medium enterprises, especially with budding start-ups.
Our studio is also able to assist directors, auditors and liquidators in responsible actions to defend minority shareholders in proceedings concerning serious irregularities in the former Article Management. 2409 cc and former art. 2476 of the Civil Code, in judgments of appeal of shareholder resolutions and judgments of appeal budgets.
Our professionals have specific skills in negotiations, assisting in purchasing contracts of corporate shares, advising the customer to identify the right balance between safeguards relating to capital and guarantees on the budget balance; a critical point in this category of contracts.
In recent years, regulation of the rights of Immigrants was a key subject of legislative work.
Immigration law is a young discipline but it is evolving, including legal regulations and community participation.
Our professionals have provided effective advice in relation to various aspects of the field of immigration law, from that relating to Schengen area visas, the issue of residence permits of a different nature (family reasons, employment, art. 27 T.U., etc.), not to mention the administrative proceedings to the recognition of refugee status and / or as persons who otherwise need international protection.
Our Immigration legal services and representation also applies to Student Visas, Family Reunion Visas, and other non-EU/EAA and non-Schengen visas.
For information on our Italian Immigration Attorney Services:
MDB&P has extensive knowledge and expertise in Italian bankruptcy law, aiding individuals and businesses in filing, documenting and litigating such cases before the Italian courts.
Bankruptcy in Italy is different in many aspects from jurisdictions abroad and it is necessary to have a team that is familiar with both the obvious and subtle differences as well as the know-how to structure the bankruptcy in such a manner that it adheres to the law and is a viable plan to present to the court, thus minimizing the burden of litigation.
For further information on our Bankruptcy Services:
Our lawyers have worked for many years, and with particular success, with both the Provincial and Regional Tax Commissions throughout Italy, facing a wide variety of issues related to Tax Law. From the simple appeal of a tax notice, to the most complicated issues related to national, regional and municipal tax authorities, such as, but not limited to the TARES and taxes on advertising by posting.
In the end we have faced numerous events relating to the revaluation of the value of the property.
The firm has particular expertise in the field of successions, including international cases.
Since this is a rather delicate matter, we attach great importance to analyse each single case.
An appeal of testaments, the verification of signatures affixed to holographic wills, our professionals are able to support the client even before any dispute arises and develops.
Our Professionals and Consultants with proven experience and professionalism, have dealt with numerous cases in the field of Construction and Urban Planning.
We are able to assist construction companies and private citizens, also in disputes against the Public Administration and private operators.
Detailed analysis of Il Testo unico dell’edilizia (D.P.R. 380/2011), as well as the continuous insights and updates, guarantee to our clients a careful protection of every aspect that will be submitted to our Legal Studio
Our Professionals and Consultants with proven experience and professionalism, have dealt with numerous cases in the field of Construction and Urban Planning.
We are able to assist construction companies and private citizens, also in disputes against the Public Administration and private operators.
Detailed analysis of Il Testo unico dell’edilizia (D.P.R. 380/2011), as well as the continuous insights and updates, guarantee to our clients a careful protection of every aspect that will be submitted to our Legal Studio
Our knowledge of Italian, European and International Contract Law allows us to greatly assist our clients with respect to all levels of contracts from the creation of air-tight agreements to term-negotiations and applicable law to minimize liability and enhance the protections inherent in the terms of the contract.
Our attorneys are also highly skilled at all levels of breaches of contract from failure-to-perform to outright negligence, fraud or otherwise.
We are also strong litigators when both sides cannot agree on a potential settlement yet we strive to save our clients time and money by seeking the best terms without costly and lengthy litigation.
Our contact services range from Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and Work contracts to real estate (see below), business and a myriad of other contractual formats.
Our lawyers have successfully defended our clients and have aggressively prosecuted civil Real Estate Contract cases regarding real property.
We offer protection and assistance to our Clients regarding the preparation of leases, as well as in settlement, dispute resolution and litigation that may arise from breach of contract, negligence or fraud.
Lawyers and Consultants of the Firm are extremely experienced with Condominium Law, having successfully fought many cases. We remain current on the latest legislative developments regarding new laws and judgements in the field.
Over the years we have also acquired particular expertise in eviction proceedings, both for residential and commercial properties, representing both owner and tenant.
The Legislative Decree of 6 September 2005, n. 206, was issued as the “Consumer Code”, with the specific aim of harmonizing and re-order regulations contained in the Civil Code and other special laws, in order to ensure the highest level of consumer protection.
The Consumer Code specifically regulates certain aspects of sales contracts, establishing specific safeguards to protect consumers.
Our firm, with specific expertise in this field, can effectively provide advice on specific issues relating to the content of contracts for the sale of consumer goods, as well as engagement in the drafting of contracts for the sale of real property, as well as perishable and non-perishable goods and all other applicable consumer goods.
