About American Law Partners

Learn more about our firm, our values, and our commitment to clients.

American Law Partners is led by Terry Steele, a bilingual attorney serving North American expats and investors in Costa Rica. With decades of cross-border legal experience, the firm specializes in property, corporate structuring, and residency matters — offering U.S.-style communication with Costa Rican legal precision.

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Costa Rican Bar Association

Costa Rican Bar Association
No. 36269

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USA Florida Bar Association

(International Law Section) #1067959

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American Bar Association

ID #06313903

A Bilingual Costa Rica Law Firm Serving North American Clients

U.S.-style legal service with Costa Rica execution for expats, investors, and cross-border matters—focused on precision, compliance, and risk prevention.

American Law Partners is a Costa Rica-based law firm providing bilingual (English–Spanish) legal services to North American expats, investors, and international clients. Our practice focuses on matters where accuracy, structure, and compliance are critical—particularly real estate transactions, corporate structuring, immigration, notarial acts, and cross-border coordination. We operate with U.S.-style legal standards while executing locally in Costa Rica, helping clients avoid preventable legal and financial risks.

A Bilingual Costa Rica Law Firm Serving North American Clients

U.S.-style legal service with Costa Rica execution for expats, investors, and cross-border matters—focused on precision, compliance, and risk prevention.

American Law Partners is a Costa Rica-based law firm providing bilingual (English–Spanish) legal services to North American expats, investors, and international clients. Our practice focuses on matters where accuracy, structure, and compliance are critical—particularly real estate transactions, corporate structuring, immigration, notarial acts, and cross-border coordination. We operate with U.S.-style legal standards while executing locally in Costa Rica, helping clients avoid preventable legal and financial risks.

Expert Legal Services

Specialized legal guidance for expats, investors, and businesses in Costa Rica.

Client-Focused Approach

Tailored solutions that prioritize your goals.

Bilingual & Culturally Fluent

Clear legal support in both English and Spanish.

Proven Track Record

Delivering results that exceed expectations.

Call for legal service

How We Work

  • Direct attorney involvement (no hand-offs or intermediaries)

  • Clear scope definition and fee transparency

  • Proactive identification of legal and transactional risks

  • Structured communication for remote and international clients

What Makes Us Different

  • Direct bilingual communication without intermediaries

  • Experience with high-value and cross-border transactions

  • Emphasis on preventing legal problems, not cleaning them up

  • Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian client expectations

Locations

San José

San José City

Heredia

Cuidad Verde

Golfito

Río Claro

Jacó Beach

Crystal Building, 2do Floor.