Our firm provides comprehensive counsel and representation in Civil Law, covering all private legal relationships between individuals and legal entities. We assist both local and international clients in preventing disputes, protecting their assets, and navigating litigation with strong legal strategies and full regulatory compliance.
Main areas of practice in Civil Law
Civil and commercial contracts
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, options to purchase, loan agreements, debt acknowledgments, service agreements, franchise and distribution contracts.
- Contract structuring to minimize legal exposure and ensure enforceability.
Civil liability and damages
- Claims for breach of contract.
- Tort liability, negligence, professional liability, and wrongful acts.
- Evaluation and pursuit of material and moral damages.
Property, possession, and real rights
- Usufruct, easements, co-ownership, condominium regimes and homeowners’ associations.
- Disputes regarding possession, unlawful occupation, and civil boundary issues.
- Negotiation and settlement of neighbor and co-owner disputes.
Family law and successions
- Amicable and contentious divorces, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, custody and child support arrangements.
- Declaration of heirs, estate partition, wills, and succession planning.
- Assistance with inheritance tax obligations and execution of last wills.
Civil litigation and procedures
- Representation before civil courts and appellate courts.
- Enforcement proceedings, attachments, precautionary measures, and special civil procedures.
- Mediation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution strategies.
Contact us to structure contracts, manage civil risks, and protect your interests in negotiations and court proceedings in the Dominican Republic.
