Attorneys for Puntarenas, Costa Rica ☎️. Legal Services in Santa Teresa and Jaco.

The Puntarenas province stretches along much of Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline and includes some of the country’s most dynamic and internationally known areas: Santa Teresa, Jacó, Manuel Antonio, and the Osa Peninsula. With its mix of tourism, real estate development, wellness centers, and ecological investment, Puntarenas presents unique legal opportunities – and challenges. If you are looking for a lawyer for Santa Teresa, Jaco and Puntarenas, look no further.

At CPG Legal, we serve clients across Puntarenas with reliable, bilingual legal services tailored to the region’s specific needs. Whether you’re starting a business in Jacó, buying property in Santa Teresa, resolving a local dispute, or managing a project near Puerto Jiménez, we provide legal clarity and results.

Regional Knowledge makes a Difference

Puntarenas municipalities often function independently and with significant procedural variation. Issues like coastal zoning (ZMT), limited local notarial availability, and slow municipal response times can impact legal outcomes. Our attorneys have experience working with:

The Courts of Garabito, Cóbano, Jaco, Quepos, and Golfito
Coastal zone (ZMT) lease documentation and renewals
Local court systems and judicial offices in Jacó, Puntarenas Centro, and Osa
Environmental authorities and maritime concession processes

We understand the local terrain and timelines — and how to move forward within them.

Legal Services in Puntarenas for Expats, Investors and Business Owners

We stand ready to help you with coastal property and land transactions. We provide strategic legal guidance for:

Reviewing and executing real estate purchases in coastal and remote areas
Resolving boundary and concession issues under the Maritime Zone Law
Verifying title status and assisting with Registry corrections
Drafting and reviewing land lease and development agreements

Areas of special focus: Santa Teresa, Malpaís, Jacó, Playa Hermosa, Dominical, Uvita, and Puerto Jiménez.

Business formation and Ongoing Legal Support as Santa Teresa Lawyers and Attorneys:

The Pacific coast is home to a wide range of ventures — yoga retreats, surf camps, ecolodges, tourism operators, and boutique hospitality groups. We assist with:

Company incorporation (SRL, S.A.) and local representation.
LLC incorporation and standard corporations.
Litigations, mediations and arbitrations in Puntarenas.
Operating permits, employee hiring, and contracts
Partnership agreements and shareholder protections
Vendor contracts, construction agreements, and investor coordination

We support both new ventures and established operators throughout Puntarenas.

Residency and Immigration Assistance

Many expats settle in Puntarenas and require legal assistance for long-term residency. We handle:

Investor, Rentista, and Pensionado residency filings
Residency renewals and status updates
Special powers of attorney for immigration processing
Accompaniment and document preparation

Our firm guides clients through the often-delayed local processing steps with consistency and care.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation in Puntarenas:

While many disputes can be resolved privately, others require firm legal action. We represent clients in:

Judicial enforcement of debts and contracts
Property possession and lease conflicts
Construction disagreements and performance failures
Business partner disputes and corporate challenges
Family law matters, including custody and separation

Our litigation style is direct, case-specific, and designed to minimize unnecessary cost and delay. We handle filings and appearances in courts located in Jaco, Puntarenas, Cóbano, and Golfito, among others.

We also handle precautionary measures, ex parte filings, and civil actions where appropriate.

Locations We Serve Across Puntarenas:

We provide legal services across the province, with particular focus in:

Santa Teresa and Malpaís – Coastal property, expat residency, business operations and company incorporations.
Jacó and Playa Hermosa – We offer legal services in Jaco, real estate closings, litigation support
Manuel Antonio and Quepos – Hospitality ventures, construction contracts, zoning
Osa Peninsula (Puerto Jiménez, Drake Bay) – Ecological investment, land use, and concessions
Dominical, Uvita, and Matapalo – Residential legal planning, business advisory

We work remotely and in-person depending on the needs of your project or legal matter.

Why Choose CPG Legal for Puntarenas?

Our approach is proactive and adapted to Puntarenas’ real-world conditions, including its geography, infrastructure, and legal quirks. This is why you should hire me to be your Puntarenas attorney:

- English-speaking attorneys with experience advising foreign clients
- Deep familiarity with judicial processes
- Full-spectrum legal support — from contracts and compliance to court representation
- Honest communication and practical results

Contact the Santa Teresa Attorney:

If you’re seeking legal help in Puntarenas — from Santa Teresa to Jacó or the Osa Peninsula — we are ready to advise you. Contact us today, to schedule a consultation with a lawyer serving Santa Teresa and Puntarenas. CPG Legal – Experienced, strategic, and reliable attorneys serving the expat and business community in Puntarenas. Legal services in Jaco.

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