Kocaağa Law Firm — Fethiye, Türkiye

English Speaking Lawyer in Fethiye

We are a Fethiye-based law firm advising foreign residents, property owners and businesses across the Fethiye–Kaş coastline. You can work with us directly in English, from the first phone call to the final hearing.

Who we help

The Fethiye region — Ölüdeniz, Kayaköy, Göcek, Seydikemer, Kalkan and Kaş — is home to a large international community. Many of our clients are foreign nationals who own or are buying property here, live here part or full time, or run a business in the area. Others contact us from abroad about an inheritance, a dispute or a court case in Turkey.

Turkish law and court procedure differ substantially from common-law systems. Our role is to handle the Turkish side of your matter correctly and to keep you informed in plain English at every step: what the law says, what your realistic options are, what it will cost and how long it is likely to take.

How we work with clients abroad

Most matters can be handled without you being in Turkey. A power of attorney issued at a Turkish consulate, or apostilled in your home country, allows us to act on your behalf before the Land Registry, notaries, tax offices and courts. We communicate by e-mail and video call, and provide written updates at each milestone of your case.

Local knowledge that matters

Cases from Fethiye and Seydikemer are heard at the Fethiye courthouse; Kaş and Kalkan matters go to the Kaş courthouse, and Demre has its own court. We appear before all three regularly. This matters in practice: local procedure, expert panels and hearing calendars differ from courthouse to courthouse, and a local firm follows your file in person rather than by correspondence.

Practice Areas

What we can help you with

Property & Real Estate

Pre-purchase due diligence, title deed (tapu) checks, sales contract review, transfer at the Land Registry and post-completion steps such as utility transfers and DASK insurance.

Residence & Citizenship

Short-term and family residence permits, work permits, Turkish citizenship applications (including the property-investment route) and appeals against refusals or deportation orders.

Inheritance & Wills

Succession of assets located in Turkey, certificates of inheritance for foreign heirs, wills covering Turkish property and cross-border estate matters.

Family Law

Divorce proceedings in Turkish courts, recognition and enforcement of foreign divorce judgments, custody and financial arrangements with an international element.

Litigation & Disputes

Civil and commercial litigation, debt recovery and enforcement proceedings, rental and neighbour disputes, and defence or victim representation in criminal matters.

Business & Contracts

Company formation for foreign shareholders, commercial contracts, tourism-sector agreements and ongoing legal support for businesses operating in the Fethiye region.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you speak English?

Yes. We advise and represent English-speaking clients directly, and we work with sworn translators for notarial acts and court hearings where the law requires official translation.

Can you represent me if I am not in Turkey?

Yes. With a power of attorney — issued at a Turkish notary or at a Turkish consulate abroad, or apostilled in your home country — we can handle property transactions, court cases and administrative applications on your behalf without you travelling to Turkey.

Which areas do you cover?

Our office is in central Fethiye. We regularly act for clients in Ölüdeniz, Kayaköy, Göcek, Seydikemer, Kalkan and Kaş, and we appear before the Fethiye, Kaş and Demre courthouses.

How are legal fees determined?

Fees depend on the type and scope of the work and are agreed in writing before we start. The Turkish Bar Association publishes a minimum fee tariff each year, which forms the baseline. We explain the expected court costs and expenses in advance so there are no surprises.