Notarial services
Public deeds, powers of attorney, affidavits, certifications and preventive notarial review.
Discuss this serviceLaw firm · Costa Rica
Important decisions.Legal support you can trust.
Legal and notarial solutions delivered with clarity, sound judgment and close personal guidance.
Legal services in Costa Rica
Comprehensive insight. A practical legal path.
We assist companies, individuals and international clients from the initial assessment through implementation.
Companies and contracts
Company formation, corporate governance, commercial agreements and ongoing legal support.
Discuss this serviceDebt recovery and disputes
Out-of-court collection, judicial recovery, negotiation, guarantees and litigation strategy.
Discuss this serviceEmployment law
Employment agreements, internal policies, terminations, disciplinary procedures and disputes.
Discuss this serviceEstates and assets
Wills, probate proceedings, estate planning and protection of family assets.
Discuss this serviceInsolvency and creditors
Assessment of obligations, creditor negotiations, payment arrangements and insolvency proceedings.
Discuss this serviceWhy Prolegal
Complementary expertise. One coordinated legal strategy.
Complementary experience
A coordinated team brings the right legal perspective to each matter.
Broad perspective
Prevention, documentation, negotiation and representation within one firm.
Local knowledge
Guidance grounded in Costa Rican law and institutional practice.
International clients
Clear English-language communication for cross-border matters and investment.
Business legal support
A legal team close to your operation.
Ongoing advice for companies that need reliable legal support without maintaining an internal legal department.
- Customer and supplier contracts
- Debt recovery and risk management
- Employment matters and internal documentation
- Corporate compliance and dispute prevention
The people behind your strategy
Sound judgment. Close personal attention.
A team with complementary areas of practice. Each matter has a clear lead professional, coordinated support and direct communication.
Founder · Legal Director
José AlfredoGutiérrez Gutiérrez
Attorney and Notary Public
His background in the judiciary and corporate legal advice informs his approach to decisions, risk prevention and disputes. He has approximately fourteen years of experience in the legal field, including ten years with Costa Rica’s judiciary and three years at BDO Legal S.A. He currently leads and coordinates Prolegal’s legal team.
Education and credentials
- Bachelor’s degree and Licenciatura in Law.
- Master’s degree in International Trade Law.
- Specialty in Notarial and Registry Law.
- Member of the Costa Rican Bar Association.
- Notary Public authorized by the National Directorate of Notaries.
Corporate and employment advice
Catalina NavarroValverde
Attorney
She has experience in comprehensive legal advice for companies, legal risk management and prevention, and regulatory compliance. Her practice includes employment and corporate matters, probate proceedings and negotiations, with a focus on preventing disputes and supporting each client’s decisions.
Education and credentials
- Licenciatura in Law from Universidad Fidélitas.
- Specialty in Notarial and Registry Law.
- Specialized training in the sanctioning regime in employment matters.
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Let us discuss the matter before the decision becomes urgent.
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San José, Montes de Oca, Costa Rica+506 8408-7448 · info@prolegalcr.com