Healthcare Litigation & Recovery (Istanbul) – Only Turkish-Licensed Lawyers May Apply

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be currently registered with a Turkish Bar Association and provide a valid Baro Sicil Numarası (Bar Registration Number) and local Bar name. Registration must be verifiable through the official Türkiye Barolar Birliği (TBB) records. Proposals without a valid Bar ID and local Bar name will be automatically discarded. Legal Engagement: Healthcare Dispute & Civil Litigation in Istanbul Client Context Seeking a licensed Turkish attorney (fluent in English) to represent an international client in pursuing a civil lawsuit and full financial recovery against a major hospital network and an attending physician in Istanbul. Note on Status: Repeated formal notices and refund demands sent directly to the hospital management and physician have expired with zero response. The matter is ready for immediate legal action. Case Summary - Timeline: The incident occurred in December 2025 (~9 months ago), well within all applicable Turkish statutory limitation periods (Statute of Limitations). - Context: Patient travelled internationally to Istanbul specifically for a specialized medical treatment under official hospital invitation letters and a formal court order confirming legal authority to proceed. - Incident: After preliminary diagnostic preparations, infection clearance, and the hospital issuing an official medical eligibility letter, the hospital unilaterally refused to perform the primary treatment due to an objection from an external, non-treating third party. Scope of Claims & Damages Sought 1. Full Refund of Paid Fees: Recovery of all preparatory medical fees paid to the hospital ($17,600+ USD principal) under Turkish law, as preliminary steps hold no independent value without the agreed treatment. 2. Material / Pecuniary Damages: Compensation for all consequential expenses incurred reliance on the agreement, including international flights, airplane stretcher fees, specialized ambulance transfers, hotel accommodations, out-of-pocket costs and any other related costs. 3. Moral / Non-Pecuniary Damages: Compensation for severe emotional distress, physical strain, and health risks imposed on the patient during international transport under false promises of care. 4. Loss of Critical / Life-Extending Treatment Opportunity: Damages for denying a time-sensitive medical intervention after formally confirming patient eligibility. Scope of Work Requested 1. Advise on the appropriate litigation strategy in Turkish courts and initiate formal legal proceedings. 2. Represent the client through any required procedural steps under Turkish law, including mandatory pre-litigation mediation (Arabuluculuk) if applicable prior to court hearings. 3. File and litigate the civil claim to recover all payments, consequential costs, and damages. Fee Structure - Milestone-based payments tied to key procedural stages. - Open to discussing a performance bonus / success fee percentage on recovered funds as permitted under Turkish legal practice. *Full case documentation, court orders, eligibility letters, receipts, and correspondence will be provided to the selected candidate upon hire.*