Frequently Asked Questions

We handle corporate and commercial, labor, real estate, civil, and notarial matters, intellectual property, litigation, and dispute resolution. We also offer business solutions such as monthly legal consultation, company formation, corporate legal review, and foreign investment.

You can communicate through our Contact page. Briefly state the subject, who is involved, and if there is any relevant date or urgency. The team will inform you about the availability, format, and conditions of the consultation.

Share a chronological summary, the outcome you are seeking, and the main documents. If there is a relevant contract, notice, lawsuit, deed, record, or communication, indicate it from the beginning. Avoid sending originals without prior coordination.

They depend on the scope, complexity, urgency, documentation, and necessary actions. After understanding the matter, we can define whether it corresponds to a consultation, a specific service, phased representation, or monthly support, and indicate expenses that are not part of the fees.

We cannot guarantee a specific outcome or timeline without taking into account the authorities, third parties, documents, and circumstances of the case. We can, however, explain the strategy, the identified risks, the anticipated steps, and the factors that could affect progress.

We can coordinate virtual or in-person consultations based on availability, location of individuals, and the nature of the matter. If the case requires reviewing physical documents, signatures, or appearances, we will indicate how that stage should be organized.

The team reviews the initial information to identify the legal area, potential conflicts of interest, and the appropriate next step. We can then request additional information, arrange a consultation, or explain the necessary scope. Submitting the form alone does not formalize an attorney-client relationship.

We evaluate urgent requests based on team availability, applicable deadlines, and the realistic possibility of intervening responsibly. When contacting us, clearly state the deadline, audience, notification, or action that is generating the urgency.

Information is handled in accordance with applicable professional duties. Before accepting representation, we must verify if there is a conflict of interest and define who the client will be. For this reason, it may be necessary to first know the names of the individuals or companies involved.

Yes. We can tailor our service to the review, preparation, or negotiation of a specific document. Before we begin, we confirm the objective, background, counterparty, required deadline, and whether you need only feedback or also assistance in implementing the changes.

A specific service resolves a defined objective, such as drafting a contract, registering a trademark, or forming a company. monthly legal consultation It supports recurring decisions and helps coordinate prevention, documentation, and legal response on an ongoing basis.

The timeframe depends on the type of structure, partners, capital, activity, necessary documents and records, as well as the timing of institutions. On the page business creation Can you outline the stages we are coordinating?.

The diagnosis identifies areas of risk that deserve initial attention. Business legal review Can you elaborate on corporate structure, contracts, labor relations, permits, intellectual property, real estate, or other components defined within the scope?.

In many cases it is possible, but the route must consider the activity, structure, representation, foreign documentation, registration obligations, and sectoral requirements. Our page foreign investment explain how we approach this coordination.

We evaluate labor matters for companies and individuals, first verifying the nature of the case and any potential conflicts of interest. We handle hiring, terminations, policies, disciplinary measures, claims, conciliations, and labor proceedings, among other services.

Yes. To issue responsible guidance, we must review dates, salary, type of hiring, reason for termination, payments made, communications, and documents. An isolated calculation does not replace the analysis of the employment relationship and its contingencies.

It depends on their size and operation, but contracts, files, policies, controls, payroll and social security documentation, disciplinary measures, and terminations generally need to be coordinated. In Labor law We detail the scope of the area.

Civil law regulates personal, family, property, and contractual relationships. The notary's function formalizes certain acts and declarations through legally required instruments. The same matter may require coordinated civil analysis and notarial action.

Not always. Some acts can be represented by power of attorney; others require personal appearance, signature, or identification. We must know the procedure and the institution before which it will take effect before confirming the correct course of action.

It is advisable to verify ownership, registrations, limitations, encumbrances, measures, background information, contractual status, and the terms of the transaction. The review should be adapted to the property and the business. Consult our service for Real estate law.

Registration protects the mark within applicable conditions, classes, and territory, but does not substitute for contracts, work protection, trade secrets, domain names, or other measures. Intellectual property We reviewed the full portfolio.

After evaluating rights, evidence, deadlines, the opposing party, costs, risks, and negotiation possibilities. Litigation is a tool, not always the first step. Our approach to Dispute and conflict resolution part of that evaluation.

Yes. We can coordinate consultations and review documents remotely. The possibility of representing or completing the matter without traveling depends on the act, authorities, signatures, and documents required.

Yes. We handle powers of attorney, divorces, inheritances, properties, RENAP procedures, businesses, processes, and other matters in Guatemala. Visit the page: Services for Guatemalans in the United States.

Depending on the country, the document, and its intended use in Guatemala, notarization, apostille, legalization, translation, or consular action may be required. First, we need to confirm which institution will receive the document and what effect it should produce.