What does OA mean in SOCIETIES

OA provides a variety of services and activities designed to protect the rights of its members and promote the rule of law among Portuguese lawyers. These include providing legal advice, offering training courses, organizing conferences, providing research materials, and representing members on disciplinary matters before court.

Becoming a member is quite simple. All you need to do is register yourself as an attorney with the Bar Association and become a part of the Order. Once registered, you will have access to all their activities.

Legal representation through OA is typically reserved for attorneys practicing within Portugal who are also members of the organization. However, non-members may also receive limited assistance on certain matters when deemed necessary.

As an organization, OA works to ensure that lawyers in Portugal are qualified professionals providing quality services that adhere to ethical standards set forth by law. Additionally, they aim to foster continued education amongst their members and provide them with resources for successful practice management.

OA takes all complaints very seriously and has established protocols for handling such matters in accordance with both internal regulations as well as any relevant statutes or laws that apply to legal practice in Portugal. Generally speaking, grievances begin by submitting a complaint form which will then be reviewed by an administrative commission followed by either mediation or judicial proceedings if necessary.