6 months with no news on your Brazil lawsuit? Here's why.
The truth about court timelines will shock you.
6 months with no news on your Brazil lawsuit? Here's why.
The truth about court timelines will shock you.
✘ Mito
Your lawyer said it would be quick.
✓ Verdade
Reality: 5 to 8 years is the average.
5
years: average minimum a contested commercial case takes in Brazil (CNJ data)
But your timeline depends on which court path you choose. Brazil gives three options: Juizado Especial (Small Claims), Vara Cível (Civil Court), or arbitration. Making the wrong choice costs years.
Dica
Small Claims Court resolves disputes up to R$60,480 in just 6 months. No lawyer needed for claims under R$30,360. Ideal for unpaid invoices or deposit returns.
18
months: average time to finalize a dispute via private arbitration
Assess your claim value (under R$60,480?)
Check your contract for arbitration clause
Speak with a Brazilian lawyer to choose your path
Don't let years of silence kill your business. Take control now.