If you need to contact an Attorney in Cozumel, Mexico, here is a list to help you get started. It is wise to contact several attorneys and briefly describe the nature of the services you want. Ask for a written schedule of fees generally charged for the services you need. If you don’t speak Spanish, find an attorney that is fluent in English. Do not turn over documents or funds until you are certain that the attorney fully understands your legal needs and is willing to handle your case.
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Dealing with your foreign attorney
1) Find out the attorney’s qualifications and experience
2) Inquire about how the attorney plans to represent you. Ask specific questions. Expect the attorney to explain the legal process in the country concerned. The Attorney should explain the legal activities planned on your behalf, in language that you can understand. Have your attorney analyze your case, giving you the positive and negative aspects and probable outcome. Be honest with your attorney. Tell the attorney every relevant fact to get the best representation of your interests. Do not fail to ask how much time the attorney anticipates the case may take to complete.
3) find out what fees the country charges and what fees are expected. Some attorneys expect payment in advance; some demand payment after each action taken, refusing to go ahead until they are paid. Others may take the case on a percentage basis, collecting a pre-arranged percentage of the monies awarded by a foreign court.
4) Ask that your attorney keep you advised of the progress your case according to a pre-established schedule. Remember your responsibility to keep your attorney informed of any new developments in your case. Request copies of all letters and documents prepared on your behalf.
5) do not expect your attorney to give a simple answer to a complex legal problem. Be sure you understand the technical language contained in any contract or other legal document prepared by your attorney.
Complaints against foreign attorneys: If the service of your foreign attorney proves unsatisfactory, in addition to notifying us you may address your complaints to the local foreign bar association.
Lic. Alberto Barrena Alcaraz
Address: 65 Ave. #300 by Calle 3, Cozumel, Quintana Roo
(987) 872-4661 and (987) 869-1036
Mobile: (987) 876-1568 Fax: (987) 869-1088
Email: barrena_asociados_ofi@hotmail.com
/ legalaidmx@live.com.mx
Languages: Speaks Spanish and fluent English.
Specializes in: auto/accidents, banking/financial, civil damages, collections, contracts, corporate law, criminal law, estates, foreign investments, government relations, investment, immigration, labor relations, marketing agreements, narcotics, obtaining civil documents such as birth and death certificates, patents/trademarks/copyrights, taxes, theft/fraud/embezzlement, constitutional law. Has practiced law for 36 years, experience in Yucatan and Quintana Roo. Professional license number 4175872, issued on July 9, 2004.
Lic. Jose Carlos Castro Duran
35 Ave. Norte between Juarez Bis and Calle 2 Norte
Col. 10 de Abril, Cozumel, Quintana
Phone: (987) 872-1549 Mobile: (987) 876-1174
Email: castro_duran@hotmail.com
Languages: Speaks Spanish and fluent English
Specializes in: auto/accidents, civil damages, contracts, criminal law, immigration, labor relations, and marriage/divorce. Can provide services as translator and notary. Has practiced law for 48 years, experience in Quintana Roo. Professional license number 4014122, issued on December 15, 2003.
Lic. Gener David Hernandez Maldonado
25 Ave. #604 by Miguel Hidalgo and 7 Sur
Col. Centro, Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Phone: (987) 872-5702 Mobile: (987) 111-6606
Email: generabogado@hotmail.com
Languages: Speaks Spanish and fluent English.
Specializes in adoptions, auto/accidents, child custody, contracts, corporate law, criminal law, foreign investments, government relations, insurance, investment, immigration, labor relations, and marriage/divorce. Can obtain civil documents such as birth and death certificates, patents/trademarks/copyrights, taxes, theft/fraud/embezzlement. Has practiced law for 17 years in Mexico. Professional license number 4014122, issued on December 15, 2003.
Lic. Jose Alberto Lezama Pech
Calle 1ª. Sur #399 int. 1,at the corner of 20 Ave. Sur
Col. Centro, Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Phone: (987) 872-5155 Mobile: (987) 112-7006 Fax: (987) 872-7531
Email: jalezama@msn.com and coz399@prodigy.net.mx
Languages: Speaks Spanish and fluent English
Specializes in contracts, corporate law & estates. Can provide services as notary. Has practiced law for 20 years, experience in Quintana Roo. Professional license number 2752723, issued on October 22, 1998.
Lic. Ricardo Lezama Pech *
Notario Público 47
Calle 1ª. Sur #399 int. 1, at the corner of 20 Ave. Sur,
Colonia Centro, Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Phone: (987) 872-5155 Mobile: (987) 112-7006
Fax: (987) 872-7531
Lezamaricardo@hotmail.com
lezamaricardo@notaria47cozumel.com
www.notaria47cozumel.com
Languages: Speaks Spanish and fluent English.
Specializes in contracts, corporate law & estates. Can provide services as notary. Has practiced law for 22 years, experience in Quintana Roo. Professional license number 4459637, issued on June 16, 2005.
Gretchen Martin
987 113 0217 869 3595
heiselgma@gmail.com
Lic. Gisela Rodriguez Gonzalez
Email: gisela@cozumellawyer.com
Telephone: (984) 179 2515
Outside Mexico: 011 52 1 984 179 2515
US Telephone: (541) 603-0698
Languages: Speaks Spanish, fluent English
Attorney Gisela Rodriguez, originally from Mexico City, graduated at one of the top ranked universities of Latin America , Universidad Panamericana. Her academic Law Degree was granted by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, best in the Country.In Mexico City, Gisela worked for the prestigious law firm “Salazar, Ortega, Becerra y Torpey Abogados”, specialized in Criminal Law.In 2000, she moved to Cozumel Island and started her own law firm on Cozumel and in Playa del Carmen. Gisela has extensive experience and is well known for excellent personal service and loyalty to her clients. She is fluent in English as well. Cozumellawyer.com offers a broad range of services. It has successfully helped to form companies and assisted with immigration papers.
Specializes in contracts, corporate law such as incorporation, criminal law, foreign investments, immigration, property trusts, acquiring property in Mexico. Can provide services as translator and notary. Has practiced law for 17 years, experience in Mexico City and Quintana Roo. Professional license number 3160963, issued on September 1, 2000.
Lic. Javier Villalobos Castañeda
Address: Calle 17 #1100 between 20 Ave. and 20 Ave. Sur Bis
Col. Andrés Cozumel
Phone: (987) 872-1917 Mobile: (987) 876-1747 Fax: (987) 872-4033
Email: javiervillalobos@notariapublica15.com.mx
Languages: Speaks Spanish, fluent English
Specializes in: contracts, corporate law, estates, and foreign investments. Has practiced law for 13 years, experience in Quintana Roo. Professional license number 2906420, issued on July 27, 1999.
Lic. Manuel J. Villanueva Marrufo
NOTARIO PÚBLICO No. 56
Centro Comercial Leones Local 25 PA
Ave. Pedro Joaquín Coldwell No. 101
Cozumel, Q.Roo.
Tel. (987) 87 23437
Tel. (987) 87 27020
Tel. (987) 8692188
Mobile. (987) 5640206
Emails: manueltotoch@gmail.com
manuelv@notaria56.com
Manuel_touch@hotmail.com
Lic. Manuel Irvin Garcia Valdez
NOTARIO PUBLICO No. 9
20th Avenue Norte con Ave. Juarez
Tel. (987) 872-1297 Tel. (987) 871-2460
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Is your favorite attorney not listed? Please send his or her name to me at auraholguin@thecozumelsun.com. Please write down if they speak English, Spanish only, or little English.
- Updated August 2018
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