Foreign Property Buyers
Legal guidance for purchasing, selling, financing, and protecting property investments in Costa Rica.
- Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 21:30
- San José Costa Rica
Trusted bilingual legal advisors helping international clients invest, relocate, conduct business, and protect their interests throughout Costa Rica.
American Law Partners is a bilingual Costa Rica law firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses navigate the country’s legal system with confidence.
We combine local legal knowledge with an international perspective, providing strategic legal solutions for clients purchasing property, establishing businesses, applying for residency, protecting assets, or planning their family’s future in Costa Rica.
Our approach is personal, transparent, and practical. We focus on clearly explaining every legal step so our clients can make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
Our mission is to provide practical, transparent, and results-driven legal services that help clients protect their interests and achieve their goals in Costa Rica.
We believe every client deserves personalized attention, clear communication, and a legal strategy designed around their unique circumstances.
Legal guidance explained clearly in English and Spanish.
Solutions designed to protect your investment, business, assets, and future.
Individual attention throughout every stage of your legal matter.
We assist international individuals, families, investors, developers, and businesses with legal matters throughout Costa Rica.
Legal guidance for purchasing, selling, financing, and protecting property investments in Costa Rica.
Strategic legal support for real estate, corporate, and cross-border investment opportunities.
Company formation, commercial contracts, compliance, acquisitions, and ongoing corporate legal counsel.
Residency, relocation, estate planning, inheritance, and family-focused legal services.
Due diligence, title review, leases, development support, closings, and transactional representation.
Bilingual legal representation designed around the expectations of North American clients.
We understand Costa Rican law and the expectations of international clients conducting business, investing, relocating, or purchasing property abroad.
Our team communicates clearly in English and Spanish, helping clients understand every stage of their legal matter.
Every client receives individual attention and legal solutions tailored to their goals, risks, and unique circumstances.
We assist with real estate, corporate matters, immigration, residency, notarial services, and cross-border estate planning under one firm.
Our commitment extends beyond a single transaction. We remain available as our clients continue investing, relocating, and growing in Costa Rica.
Comprehensive legal solutions for international clients investing, relocating, doing business, purchasing property, or protecting assets in Costa Rica.
Property purchases, sales, due diligence, title verification, escrow representation, contracts, and real estate closings.
Explore Service → 02Company formation, commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, acquisitions, and foreign investment.
Explore Service → 03Investor, pensionado, rentista, temporary, permanent, family-based residency, and relocation assistance.
Explore Service → 04Public deeds, powers of attorney, certifications, affidavits, property transfers, and document authentication.
Explore Service → 05Cross-border wills, succession planning, inheritance strategies, probate coordination, and asset protection.
Explore Service → 06Integrated legal support for individuals, families, and companies with legal interests in Costa Rica and abroad.
Explore Service →With offices strategically located in key regions of Costa Rica, American Law Partners provides convenient legal support for clients investing, relocating, purchasing property, or conducting business throughout the country.
View Our Office LocationsCorporate, real estate, residency, estate planning, and international legal services.
02Legal assistance for residents, businesses, investors, property owners, and families.
03Real estate and investment support throughout Costa Rica’s Central Pacific region.
04Property, business, notarial, and legal services throughout Southern Costa Rica.
Terry Steele is the Founder and Managing Attorney of American Law Partners. He advises international individuals, families, investors, and businesses on legal matters involving Costa Rica and cross-border transactions.
His practice focuses on Costa Rica real estate law, due diligence, international business law, corporate structuring, asset protection, escrow representation, residency, estate planning, and foreign investment.
Through bilingual communication and practical legal strategies, Terry helps clients understand Costa Rican law, manage risk, and make informed decisions with confidence.
We provide the experience, communication, and personal attention international clients need when handling important legal matters in Costa Rica.
Experienced English-Speaking Attorneys
Personalized Legal Representation
Transparent Communication
Cross-Border Legal Experience
Strategic Legal Planning
Real Estate Transaction Expertise
Full-Service Legal Solutions
Offices Throughout Costa Rica
Whether you are purchasing property, establishing a business, applying for residency, or protecting your family’s legacy, our bilingual legal team is ready to help you move forward with confidence.