Civil law governs the property and personal relationships of everyday life: what we buy, what we rent, what we own and what we are owed. We advise you to prevent disputes and, when necessary, represent you in court under Costa Rica’s Civil Procedure Code (Código Procesal Civil).

What we do for you

• Drafting and review of contracts: leases, sales, loans, purchase options and more.
• Evictions and landlord–tenant disputes.
• Easements, boundaries and property disputes.
• Adverse possession (usucapión) and possessory title proceedings (información posesoria).
• Breach of contract and collection of obligations.
• Representation in ordinary and summary civil proceedings.

Frequently asked questions

Can you review a contract before I sign it?

Yes. A prior review is the most cost-effective way to avoid disputes. We analyze its clauses, explain the risks and propose the necessary changes.

This information is general and is no substitute for an analysis of your specific case. Every matter is assessed individually during a consultation.