Costa Rican Bar Association
Costa Rican Bar Association
No. 36269
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
- Escazú, Costa Rica
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Offices in Escazú, Heredia, Jacó and the Southern Zone, with representation available throughout Costa Rica.
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Costa Rican Bar Association
No. 36269
International Law Section
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Terry Steele leads American Law Partners with a focus on helping international clients invest, relocate, and do business in Costa Rica. His practice centers on real estate law, corporate law, residency, due diligence, estate planning, and cross-border transactions, providing practical legal solutions backed by decades of experience.
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