Expat legal services in Guanacaste and San Jose, Costa Rica.
We are CPG LEGAL and offer expat legal services in Costa Rica. Your satisfaction is a priority, and we stand by to provide you with legal assistance and representation. Even though our main offices are in San José, our Costa Rica law firm offers legal advice and representation in all provinces of Costa Rica. Our expat legal services are offered in San José, Guanacaste, Alajuela, Heredia, Puntarenas, Cartago, and Limón. Jaco, in Puntarenas, is just one hour and a half away.
Our legal practice includes litigation for all judicial legal proceedings and legal advice in all matters of Costa Rican law. It also includes representation in any legal dispute you may be facing, and legal assistance in many aspects of law, including legal interpretations and notarized services. Dr. Christopher Pirie, the founding member of CPG LEGAL founded this Costa Rican law firm more than twenty years ago.
At CPG Legal, we specialize in providing tailored expat legal services to help you navigate the complexities of living in Costa Rica. Our comprehensive legal services for expats in Costa Rica cover a wide range of areas, including real estate transactions, residency applications, vehicle registration, and asset management. With a focus on professionalism and personalized attention, our team is here to ensure that your rights and interests are fully protected every step of the way
In what areas of the law do you offer legal advice and expat legal services?
We provide legal advice and representation in several areas of law. Our legal services stem out in civil, agrarian, family, criminal, corporate, and commercial branches of law. We are a team of professionals for legal assistance in all provinces of Costa Rica: San José, Heredia, Cartago, Alajuela, Puntarenas, Guanacaste, and Limón.
Since when do you practice law and provide legal advice?
For more than 20 years. It’s worth noting that the Costa Rican Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de Costa Rica) regulates our legal practice. To be an attorney, I first had to become a Licentiate in Law, the equivalent to a Juris Doctor. After this, I was tested by the Costa Rican Bar. Once the Bar examinations were passed, I became a member of the Costa Rican Bar.
Do you practice law as a litigator?
Yes. Litigation and legal actions are my specialty. I will be happy to represent you with any legal dispute, in any judicial matter. My specialty is Procedural Law, especially in civil law and family disputes.
Some expat legal services in Costa Rica we provide:
Can you tell me more about family legal representation?
Our family legal services include civil marriage officiation and the registration process at the Civil Registry of Costa Rica. We also assist in mutually consented and contentious divorces. Alimony and child support actions are also included.
Do you offer due diligence legal services?
Yes. Costa Rica due diligence is necessary to purchase real estate. We will also coordinate with Escrow, and finally, draft and register the notarized purchase agreement.
I gave a loan to someone and they never paid. Is this something you can help with?
As an expert in procedural law, we can assist you with debt collections. Depending on the situation, pre-trial debt recovery may be a good idea before filing any civil actions. Civil actions in Costa Rica include what we call “pure executions” and monitory lawsuits.
More legal services we provide. Please click on the icons:
Family Law
Family law consultations and legal services.
Mediation and Arbitrations
Legal aid in mediations and arbitrations in Costa Rica.
Civil Marriage
We officiate civil marriages, and we register them.
I need to make a last will. Do you give this legal service?
Yes. It´s essential to plan for one´s eventual death. Our expat legal services include last wills and testaments. We also carry out judicial successions, notarized probate procedures, and post-mortem fiduciary trusts.
Can consultants provide services?
Yes. Consultants are usually of counsel lawyers hired by a law firm to handle a specific case. Paralegals, however, are not authorized to practice law until they obtain their law degrees. Therefore, they can´t provide any legal representation. It´s important to note that falsely impersonating an attorney and the illegal practice of the law is a crime in Costa Rica.
Can´t come to Costa Rica? Not a problem!
If you can´t come to Costa Rica, this is not a problem! All notarized acts and contracts require you to sign in the physical presence of the notary public. We can gladly arrange for the notary public to travel to your country. Our legal services are provided in San Jose, Guanacaste, Puntarenas, and all regions of Costa Rica. My colleagues and I are ready to help you.
Receive expert legal advice in different areas of practice.
During my legal practice, I have represented many Americans and Canadians living in Costa Rica. But I am not a one-man show. You’ll acquire a group of professionals with the proper academic knowledge and background in our law firm.
Moreover, you’ll get legal advice from an attorney in Costa Rica with over twenty years of experience. Not to mention fluent in English.
Accurate legal advice.
I work with seasoned legal advisors to give you complete legal aid in all matters of the law.
A personalized service.
I care about clients. I provide them with top-notch services, such as civil litigation, corporate counseling and purchase properties.
Fluency in English!
You'll have communication in fluent English. No barriers to talking with me.
Over 20 years of experience.
Experience and knowledge: are two valuable qualities in our legal services.
Contact us for expat legal services in Costa Rica:
Whether you’re settling into life as an expat or need assistance with legal issues, we are committed to providing expert legal services for expats in Costa Rica. Our deep understanding of the local legal system and our dedication to personalized service ensure that your legal matters are handled efficiently and carefully. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in protecting your assets and securing your future in Costa Rica.
Dr. Christopher Pirie Gil.
CPG LEGAL.
Law firm and Atorneys in Guanacaste and San Jose, Costa Rica.