The people behind Teamanwälte

Our lawyers are responsible for legal advice and for representing you before courts and public authorities.

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Mag. Johannes Bügler

Lawyer · Founder of the firm

Mag. Johannes Bügler founded the firm in 2000 and has shaped its direction ever since: determined civil litigation combined with clear, honest advice. He acts for clients in family law, particularly in divorce cases – whether by mutual consent or contested. He also pursues claims for damages following road traffic accidents and treatment errors.

• Since 2000Founder and head of Teamanwälte in 1140 Vienna
• FocusFamily law and divorce, litigation, damages and liability law
• CourtsRegularly represents clients before the Vienna civil courts

Practice areas

Family law & divorceRoad accidents & damagesMedical liability & treatment errorsInheritance law

‘Clients should always understand where their case stands – and why.’

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Mag. Jana Cernakova

Lawyer

Mag. Jana Cernakova supports clients in situations that are often deeply personal – from divorce and questions of custody and maintenance to representation in criminal proceedings. Her aim is advice that is legally precise and still takes account of each person’s circumstances. Advice is also available in Slovak.

• FocusFamily law and criminal law, both uncontested and contested proceedings
• AdvicePersonal support also available in Slovak
• AimLasting solutions rather than needless escalation

Practice areas

Family law & divorceCustody & contactCriminal law

‘In family law especially, what matters is a solution that still works tomorrow.’

Our trainee lawyers have completed their law degree and are doing the mandatory practical training before admission to the Bar. They work on ongoing proceedings under the supervision of a lawyer.

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Mag. Laura Winter

Trainee lawyer

Mag. Laura Winter handles proceedings in employment and tenancy law and looks after each case from the initial assessment through to the court hearing. She drafts written submissions and develops strategies, and clients can rely on her as their dedicated contact while their proceedings are under way.

• FocusEmployment law and tenancy & housing law
• WorkWritten submissions, presenting evidence, preparing for court hearings
• StrengthWorking through complex facts in a structured way

Practice areas

Challenging a terminationEmployment & social security lawTenancy & housing law

‘A good outcome starts with a carefully prepared file.’

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Mag. Simone Weidenauer

Trainee lawyer

Mag. Simone Weidenauer specialises in cases in tenancy and housing law and in road traffic law. She supports the team in pursuing claims against landlords, insurers and opposing parties. Advice is also available in Polish.

• FocusTenancy & housing law, road traffic and insurance law
• AdvicePersonal support also available in Polish
• WorkAssessing claims, correspondence, support throughout proceedings

Practice areas

Tenancy & housing lawDisputes with insurersRoad traffic & motor vehicle law

‘If you know your rights, you won’t be fobbed off with the first offer that comes along.’

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Hannah Saliterer, LL.M. (WU)

Trainee lawyer

Hannah Saliterer, LL.M. (WU), supports the team particularly in employment and family law and in contentious proceedings. Her work ranges from out-of-court advice and drafting written submissions to preparing for and attending court hearings.

• FocusEmployment & family law and contentious proceedings
• WorkLegal research, advice, preparing for court hearings
• StrengthA structured way of working and a focus on solutions

Practice areas

Family law & divorceEmployment & social security lawChallenging a termination

‘Most points of dispute are already in the contract – you just have to find them early enough.’

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Mag. Anna Knezevic

Trainee lawyer

Mag. Anna Knezevic is a trainee lawyer at Teamanwälte. She works on ongoing proceedings – from legal research and drafting written submissions to preparing for court hearings. Advice is also available in Croatian.

• WorkLegal research, written submissions, preparing for court hearings
• AdvicePersonal support also available in Croatian
• StrengthAttention to detail and a clear presentation of the facts

‘Behind every file is a person who deserves a clear answer.’

Organisation, deadlines, appointments and legal research. They do not give legal advice – legal advice is provided exclusively by our lawyers.

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Verena Hofmann

Office manager

Verena Hofmann takes work off the rest of the firm’s hands and is the first point of contact for many clients. She coordinates appointments, deadlines and documents and makes sure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes – so that our lawyers can concentrate on your case.

• RoleOrganisation, managing deadlines and appointments
• First contactFirst point of contact for enquiries and clients
• AimReliable processes and being quick and easy to reach

Practice areas

Book a consultationContact & directions

‘A clear process takes away much of the uncertainty right from the start.’

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Aleena Cherukattu

Student assistant

Aleena Cherukattu has supported the firm since September 2023 with legal research, secretarial work and organisational and administrative tasks. She can also communicate in Malayalam.

• At the firmsince September 2023
• WorkLegal research, secretarial work, administration
• LanguagesCan also communicate in Malayalam

‘A carefully researched question often saves half the discussion later on.’

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Alma Klusóczki

Student assistant

Alma Klusóczki has been part of the team since November 2025. Alongside general secretarial work, she carries out legal research and handles organisational tasks in the firm’s day-to-day work. She can also communicate in Hungarian.

• At the firmsince November 2025
• WorkSecretarial work, legal research, organisation
• LanguagesCan also communicate in Hungarian

‘When someone is told in their own language what happens next, many things become easier.’