Online Legal Advice: When It Works and When It Does Not
Ioana Popescu
22 March 2026
The advantages and limitations of video consultations under Romanian law. Which types of cases are suitable and what you can accomplish entirely online.
What can be handled entirely online
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Contract drafting and document review
- GDPR audit
- Tax advisory
- Mediation (certain stages)
What requires physical presence
- Court hearings (with minor exceptions)
- Notarial signing (certain notarial acts)
- Enforcement proceedings (bailiff acts)
- Attendance at company meetings
How LEXUM online consultations work
- Book online (5-field form)
- Receive a secure video conference link
- 45-minute session
- Written report with recommendations
Same cost as an in-office consultation.