Why trust us
After being misled once, “trust me” is the last thing you want to hear. So don't. Verify. Below is who you'd be working with, the credentials you can confirm yourself, and a checklist to vet us, or any lawyer in Mexico.
Your attorney
Trained in both Mexico and the United States, and practicing for 20+ years. That combination is rare, and exactly what a cross-border buyer needs.
Jorge earned his law degree (LL.B.) at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), a Master in judicial review at the University of Southern California (USC), and a master's in constitutional law and amparo. His U.S. legal training means he understands both sides of a cross-border transaction. He works in English and Spanish, with both American and Canadian buyers across the Riviera Maya.
He began in the Mexican federal courts, advised clients at PwC México, and served as in-house general counsel to major Mexican corporations, including Grupo Elektra and CIE. While earning his Master in judicial review at USC, he worked at Bet Tzedek Legal Services in Los Angeles. He also teaches real estate and contract law as a law professor at the Tecnológico de Monterrey.
If a case isn't worth your money, I'll tell you. You deserve a straight answer first.
Four checks anyone can do in a few minutes. A legitimate professional will welcome every one of them.
Every licensed Mexican lawyer has a cédula profesional you can look up on the federal registry (SEP / RNP). Jorge's are public, so confirm them yourself before you trust us with your case:
Ask anyone presenting themselves as an attorney licensed to practice in Mexico for their cédula number, and run a search on the Mexican Department of Education (SEP) portal.
Deeds are formalized before a notario público authorized by the State. Confirm they appear on the state's official list before signing any document, and demand the testimonio of the deed and/or the Folio Real proving the deed's registration with the Public Registry of Property and Commerce. The Folio Real is the proof that establishes you as the owner of a property.
Never wire to a personal account without a written, scoped engagement. Fees should be flat and in writing.
Our promise: an initial consultation, flat fees quoted in writing before you pay, your matter kept confidential, and a reply within 24 hours, from the attorney directly, in English or Spanish.
One of our first clients, in her own words. Names are shortened to protect privacy.
My husband and I fell in love with a community in Playa del Carmen and bought an apartment. It fell short of everything we were promised, in looks and quality. When we tried to push back ourselves, the developer's lawyer was rude and dismissive. Jorge stayed with us until we got out of the deal and got our money back. He's knowledgeable, and genuinely good at explaining how things work.
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