English-speaking dismissal lawyers in Bonn. If you have received a written Kündigung from a Bonn-based employer, the Kündigungsschutzklage goes to the Arbeitsgericht Bonn (Wilhelmstraße 21, 53111 Bonn) — a 10-minute walk from our office on Prinz-Albert-Straße. The 21-day deadline of § 4 KSchG starts the moment the dismissal letter reaches you.
The Arbeitsgericht Bonn — our home court
The Arbeitsgericht Bonn handles first-instance dismissal cases for employers based in Bonn and parts of the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg region. Appeals go to the Landesarbeitsgericht (LAG) Köln. We appear in person at every Bonn hearing — and given our office’s 10-minute walking distance to the courthouse, we can attend at very short notice.
Bonn-specific procedural notes:
- Gütetermin timing. The Arbeitsgericht Bonn typically schedules the conciliation hearing 4–6 weeks after filing — faster than many larger labor courts.
- Same-day filing. Electronic filing via beA reaches the court immediately. We can file on a Monday morning for a Friday deadline if necessary.
- Court fees. No advance from the employee. Reduced to zero on settlement (No. 8210 GKG-KV).
- Lawyer fees § 12a ArbGG. Each side bears its own fees in the first instance.
What we cover for Bonn dismissal cases
The substantive dismissal-law framework is the same as nationally — see our full Dismissal lawyer Germany page for the in-depth substantive analysis. What’s specific to Bonn is the local employer landscape and the court practice.
The first 72 hours after receiving a dismissal in Bonn
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Note the date of receipt
The 21-day clock starts when the letter physically reaches you. Keep the envelope with the postmark.
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Do not sign anything else
Especially not an Aufhebungsvertrag. Signing typically triggers a 12-week Sperrzeit on Arbeitslosengeld.
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Register as job-seeking within 3 days
Online at arbeitsagentur.de. Missing this triggers a separate one-week Sperrzeit under § 159(1) Nr. 7 SGB III.
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Continue to offer your work
Unless the employer has placed you on garden leave in writing. Refusing to work can be twisted into self-resignation.
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Contact us
Free initial assessment within one business day. Bring the dismissal letter and your employment contract.
Why a Bonn-based lawyer matters for your dismissal case
- Proximity to the court. 10-minute walk from our office to the Arbeitsgericht Bonn. Same-day document delivery, in-person attendance at short notice.
- Knowledge of local employer practice. We have repeatedly handled cases against the major Bonn employers and know the standard severance ranges, internal HR playbooks, and works-council dynamics.
- English working language. All correspondence in English; we file the German court documents on your behalf.
- RVG-based or fixed fees. Transparent fee structure; Rechtsschutzversicherung handled directly with the insurer. See Costs & Fees.
For more on the substantive dismissal law in Germany — the three categories of justified dismissal, the three-week deadline, severance calculations, and what to put in the settlement — see our main Dismissal lawyer Germany page and the Reference Guide articles on Kündigungsschutzklage, the three-week deadline, and severance calculation.