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Dowglas Dayán Murillo Murillo
Attorney at Law and Notary Public (Civil-Law Notary) · Partner
Costa Rican Bar Association membership No. 7816
Languages: Spanish · English
Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public · Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos, Costa Rica
Sound legal judgment, personal attention.
From Costa Rica’s Northern Region, we advise and represent individuals, businesses and institutions throughout the country with technical rigor, professional ethics and clear communication at every stage of your matter.
29
years of legal practice
11legal and notarial practice areas
Englishconsultations available in English, in person or virtual
01 The Firm
A Ciudad Quesada law firm with the preparation and method of the large firms, and the closeness of those who know their community.
Since 1999, Murillo y Guzmán has combined notarial practice with litigation in the main areas of Costa Rican law. Every matter is handled directly by one of the firm’s attorneys, who explains your options, the risks and the costs before any work begins.
Technical rigor
Every step we take is grounded in current legislation and case law.
Transparency
We provide written fee quotes and keep you informed of your case’s progress.
Confidentiality
The duty of professional secrecy governs all of our client relationships.
Accessibility
In-person service in San Carlos, virtual service for the rest of Costa Rica and abroad, and consultations in English with attorney Dowglas Murillo.
02 Services
Practice areas
Preventive counsel, notarial services and litigation. Select an area to learn in detail how we can help you.
Notarial & Property
Notarial ServicesPublic deeds, powers of attorney, companies, wills, mortgages and pledges, with the legal certainty of notarial public faith. Probate and Estate ProceedingsWe handle the estate of a deceased family member, in court or before a notary, until each heir receives their share. Civil LawContracts, property, evictions, easements and civil litigation, with a clear strategy from the first consultation. Commercial and Corporate LawIncorporation of companies, commercial contracts, negotiable instruments and ongoing counsel for businesses and merchants. Agrarian LawLand disputes, possession, easements and agrarian contracts, with first-hand knowledge of the productive reality of Costa Rica’s Northern Region.Litigation
Debt Collection LitigationDebt recovery through payment-order (monitorio) proceedings, mortgage and pledge foreclosures, attachments and judicial auctions. Employment LitigationDismissals, calculation of severance benefits, claims and settlements, advising both employees and employers. Criminal LawCriminal defense and private prosecution in economic crimes, environmental crimes and negligence offenses arising from accidents. Damages ClaimsWe pursue the compensation you are entitled to for accidents, damage to your property, or acts of third parties and the State.Public Sector
Public ProcurementCounsel for suppliers and public institutions on tenders, SICOP bids, objections, appeals and contract performance. Administrative LawWe defend you before public institutions and municipalities: administrative appeals, permits, proceedings and contentious-administrative litigation.03 Our Team
Attorneys and notaries
Attorneys admitted to the Costa Rican Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Costa Rica) and licensed to practice as notaries public.
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María del Milagro Guzmán Chaves
Attorney at Law and Notary Public (Civil-Law Notary) · Partner
Costa Rican Bar Association membership No. 19529
04 How We Work
Clarity from the first meeting
An orderly process, so you always know what stage your matter is in and what comes next.
Consultation
Book and pay for your consultation online. We listen to your case and review your documents.
Strategy
We explain the available options, their risks and estimated timeframes.
Quote
We give you a written fee proposal, with no surprises.
Follow-up
We keep you informed of every development until your matter is concluded.
05 Online Appointments
Book your consultation
Choose an in-person consultation, a virtual consultation or a written legal opinion, make the advance payment and reserve the day and time that suit you best.
Book a Consultation
Quotes
Request a quote
Briefly tell us what you need, whether a public deed, a court case or a legal opinion, and we will send you a fee proposal.
Request a Quote06 Insights
Legal analysis and updates
Articles by our team on legal topics of interest to individuals and businesses in Costa Rica.
What to Bring to Your First Legal Consultation
A practical list of the documents and information worth preparing to make the most of your consultation with an attorney or notary.
Welcome to Our New Website
We are launching a redesigned website so you can book appointments online, request quotes and read legal analysis by our team.
07 Contact
Visit us in Ciudad Quesada
Our office is in Barrio San Martín (Gamonales), across from the EBAIS (public health clinic). Write to us on WhatsApp or by email; we will reply as soon as possible.
- Address
- Barrio San Martín (Gamonales), across from the EBAIS (public health clinic)
Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos, Alajuela 21001, Costa Rica
Get directions → - Phone
- +506 2460-7226
- +506 8394-0706
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Costa Rica time, GMT−6)