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Vaknin Yariv Law Office – A Global Legal Team

Vaknin Yariv Law Office is recognized as one of the leading and most dominant law firms in Northern Israel, with a flagship branch in Central Israel at B.S.R 4 Towers in Bnei Brak, and active offices in New York (40 Wall Street, Trump Building) and Tbilisi, Georgia. Founded in 2014 by Attorney & Notary Yariv Vaknin,
the firm has built its reputation on legal excellence, creative “out-of-the-box” thinking, and uncompromising advocacy for every client.

The firm employs an extended legal team of 20 top-tier, experienced attorneys who provide comprehensive legal services under one roof:
Civil-Commercial Law and Real Estate, Family and Inheritance Law, Torts and Insurance, Labor Law, and Financial Rehabilitation. The synergy between our departments enables us to handle complex, large-scale cases while maintaining a broad strategic view of our clients’ needs across Israel, the United States, and Georgia.

The firm has demonstrated consistent, steady growth – both in client volume and case complexity, and in its ever-expanding team. Our clients include leading business executives, media figures, tycoons, high-net-worth individuals, and public personalities from Israel and abroad.

Vaknin Yariv Law Office Timeline

From a small office in Northern Israel to an internationally-recognized firm – while preserving our boutique approach, professional excellence, and personalized service every step of the way.

2014

Founding in Afula

Attorney Yariv Vaknin established the firm on HaNasi Street, Afula.
It began as a small boutique firm specializing in Civil-Commercial Law, Family Law, and Inheritance.

עורך דין יריב ואקנין יושב במשרדו
2016-2018

Professional Growth & Expansion

Activity and caseload grew significantly as the team expanded. The firm began representing business entities, public figures, and private clients in Torts, Public Law, and Commercial Law.

ציר הזמן של משרד עו״ד יריב ואקנין
2019 – Move to 21 HaMelacha

Afula

 Following significant expansion,
the firm relocated to a new, spacious two-floor building at 21 HaMelacha Street, Afula.
The move enabled handling more complex cases and onboarding additional attorneys.

ציר הזמן של משרד עו״ד יריב ואקנין
2021–2022

Achievements & Professional Recognition

The firm earned prestigious rankings among Israel’s leading law firms, cementing its status as one of the most influential firms in Northern Israel.

תעודות דאנס 100 ופרסים - משרד עורכי דין ואקנין יריב
2023

International Expansion: Tbilisi Branch, Georgia

A Georgian branch was opened, staffed by both Israeli and Georgian attorneys. The office focuses primarily on Real Estate, Family Law, and advisory services for Israeli investors.

סניף טביליסי של משרד עורכי דין ואקנין יריב - גאורגיה
2024

New York Office Opens, USA


The firm’s second international branch opened in New York at the Trump Building (40 Wall Street, 28th Floor). This office provides legal counsel and representation to international clients and Israelis operating in the U.S.

בניין טראמפ ניו יורק - סניף משרד עורכי דין ואקנין יריב
2025

New Central Israel Branch & Integrated Global Operations

The firm now operates from four main hubs – Afula (headquarters), Tel Aviv, New York, and Tbilisi. With approximately 10 attorneys, we practice Family Law, Commercial Law, Real Estate, Torts, Defamation, and Inheritance & Wills.

מגדל בסר בני ברק - סניף משרד עורכי דין ואקנין יריב

    From humble beginnings to a professional team leading hundreds of clients across the country.

    Legal Services & Practice Areas

    The firm offers its clients a broad spectrum of legal services: Civil-Commercial Law, Public and Administrative Law, Torts and Insurance, Family and Inheritance Law, Enforcement Proceedings, Bankruptcy, and Real Estate.
    Under one roof, clients benefit from a comprehensive range of practice areas – from Torts, Contracts, and Corporate Law, to Family Law, Inheritance, Wills, Estates, Successor’s Rights in Agricultural Properties, Labor Law, and Defamation.

    Our firm employs top-tier, experienced attorneys who apply comprehensive synergistic thinking to every case, with full commitment to achieving the optimal outcome for each client.

     Global Presence – Afula, Bnei Brak, New York & Tbilisi

    Afula Office – Northern Headquarters

    Our Northern Israel hub is located at 21 HaMelacha Street, Afula, where we manage large, complex cases valued in the millions of shekels. The Afula office handles claims against contractors, high-profile inheritance and divorce cases for business owners and public figures, real estate disputes, personal injury cases, and more. The branch serves clients throughout Northern Israel: Jezreel Valley, Nof HaGalil, Nazareth, Migdal HaEmek, Haifa, and surrounding areas.

    Branch Manager: Attorney Amit Weizman – Manager of the firm’s Afula headquarters, accompanying clients throughout the legal process and coordinating between departments.

    Bnei Brak Office – Central Israel Flagship

    Alongside our Northern operations, our Central Israel branch is located at B.S.R 4 Tower, 40th Floor, 7 Metzada Street, Bnei Brak – one of the leading office towers in Central Israel. The Bnei Brak office provides accessible service to clients from Gush Dan, Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Petah Tikva, and the greater Central region, reinforcing the firm’s presence as a leading law office in Central Israel. The branch specializes in complex civil-commercial cases, commercial real estate, corporate law, and international transactions.

     New York – New York Office

    The firm operates a prominent branch in New York, USA – at the Trump Building, 40 Wall Street, 28th Floor – in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District. The New York office handles cases with international dimensions: investments and properties in the U.S., cross-border commercial transactions, and multi-jurisdictional inheritance and estate matters for Israelis and those with ties to Israel – all in close coordination with our Israeli teams.

    Tbilisi Office, Georgia

    The firm operates an active branch in Tbilisi, Georgia (32 Kote Abkhazi St.), focusing on real estate transactions, surrogacy, and inheritance matters in Georgia for Israeli and international clients. Our combined legal expertise across Israel, the United States, and Georgia enables us to provide seamless, professional service in cases involving assets and ties across multiple jurisdictions.

    Complex Cases & Litigation at All Court Levels

    The firm handles large, complex cases – including major multi-million shekel claims against contractors, significant civil-commercial disputes, and international matters requiring collaboration with foreign legal counsel. Our team manages numerous civil-commercial disputes and, in appropriate cases, files appeals to District Courts and the Supreme Court, conducting professional litigation at every court level in Israel and partnering with local counsel in New York and Tbilisi.

    The bottom line: the firm fights on every front to deliver the best possible outcome for its clients – whether the matter is a local proceeding in Northern or Central Israel, or a complex international case.

    Practice Areas – Full Legal Services Under One Roof

    Despite the scale of our cases and broad geographic reach, Attorney Yariv Vaknin never compromises on a boutique, open, and personal atmosphere with clients. Our legal team is available around the clock, and every case – small or large, local or international – receives thoroughness, depth, and full transparency at every stage, from initial consultation to verdict or settlement.

    The firm delivers absolute service to its clients and does not shy away from taking responsibility for cases other firms have declined – including cases perceived as “lost from the start.” For such matters, we develop a different legal strategy, searching for every possible angle to substantiate the client’s claims. This approach sets our firm apart and has allowed us, over the years, to crack many cases that appeared to lack evidence.

    Quality Legal Service Across Multiple Fields

    The firm offers its clients a broad range of legal services:
    Civil-Commercial Law, Public and Administrative Law, Torts and National Insurance,
    Family and Inheritance Law, Enforcement Proceedings, Insolvency, Real Estate, Labor Law, and Defamation
    .

    Under one roof, clients have access to a comprehensive array of specialties:

    • Family Law & Inheritance: Divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, inheritance, wills, and estates
    • Civil-Commercial Law: Contracts, corporate law, business disputes, civil litigation
    • Real Estate Law: Property disputes, partition of joint ownership, successor’s rights in agricultural properties, commercial real estate
    • Torts & Insurance: Road accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, National Insurance claims
    • Labor Law & Defamation: Employee rights, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, defamation lawsuits
    • Enforcement & Insolvency: Debt collection, financial rehabilitation, bankruptcy

    A Fresh Approach to Israeli Law

    Vaknin Yariv Law & Notary Office provides quality, professional service in real estate cases, bankruptcy proceedings, enforcement, cooperative associations, moshavim and kibbutzim, successor’s rights in agricultural properties, personal status and family law, inheritance, wills, estates, and defamation.

    Our legal representation includes litigation, negotiation, appeals, and professional legal opinions – with special preparation for cases involving ties to Israel alongside activities or assets in the United States and Georgia.

    work philosophy of Attorney Yariv Vaknin is considered refreshing in the legal market: a blend of professional, uncompromising persistence with dedication, passion, and investment in cases large and small – alongside creative, out-of-the-box solutions.

     

    הישגים מקצועיים — משרד עו״ד יריב ואקנין

    Leadership & Department Heads

    הישגים מקצועיים — משרד עו״ד יריב ואקנין

    The firm is led by its founder and owner, Attorney & Notary Yariv Vaknin, LLM – an expert in Civil-Commercial Law, Family Law, and Real Estate. He serves as a director in a public corporation and brings extensive experience in complex litigation and leading legal strategy in large-scale cases across Israel and the firm’s international operations.

    Office Manager – Attorney Amit Weizman
    Attorney Amit Weizman serves as the Afula headquarters manager, accompanying clients throughout the legal process and coordinating between departments – particularly in Torts and National Insurance matters.

    Family & Inheritance Law – Attorney Shlomit Asraf
    Heading the Family Law and Real Estate practice is Attorney Shlomit Asraf. She handles divorce and custody cases, prenuptial agreements, drafting wills, estate management, and representation in complex inheritance disputes – integrating real estate and property aspects in Israel and abroad.

    Torts Department – Attorney Bashar Qudsi
    Heading the Torts Department is Attorney Bashar Qudsi, who practices in Torts and Civil-Commercial Law. He handles personal injury cases, road and workplace accidents, medical malpractice, and insurance claims, combining courtroom and labor tribunal litigation experience with a broad commercial perspective.

    Enforcement & Insolvency – Attorney Meirav Moshe
    Heading the Enforcement and Insolvency department is Attorney Meirav Moshe, specializing in representing both debtors and creditors in collection proceedings, case consolidation, lifting of liens, creditor arrangements, insolvency proceedings, and financial rehabilitation. She guides individuals and businesses in building financial recovery plans and leading proceedings before the Enforcement and Collection Authority, the Official Receiver, and the courts.

    Labor Law & Defamation – Attorney Meryam Kanaan Msalha
    Heading the Labor Law and Defamation department is Attorney Meryam Kanaan Msalha, specializing in labor law, defamation, and insolvency. She represents both employees and employers in labor disputes, social rights, wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, defamation claims, and reputation crisis management.

    Civil-Commercial Department – Attorney & Notary Fuad Badah
    Heading the Civil-Commercial department is Attorney & Notary Fuad Badah, responsible for Civil-Commercial Law, contracts, corporate law, and business partnerships. He handles commercial transactions, partnership agreements, supplier and client contracts, commercial disputes, and contractual claims – including cases with international dimensions in coordination with our New York and Tbilisi offices.

    The synergy between firm leadership, department heads, and our interdisciplinary teams in Afula, Bnei Brak, New York, and Tbilisi enables us to provide every client with comprehensive legal coverage under one roof – in Israel and worldwide.

    You Deserve Quality Legal Representation

    We’re here to serve you anytime – with strong legal representation.

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