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Dowglas Dayán Murillo Murillo
Attorney at Law and Notary Public (Civil-Law Notary) · Partner
Attorneys and notaries in Costa Rica since 1999
Real estate deeds, debt collection, employment matters, probate, criminal defense and public procurement. We advise and represent individuals, businesses and institutions throughout Costa Rica from our office in Ciudad Quesada.
29
yearsof legal practice
11 areasof legal and notarial practice
In Englishconsultations available in English, in person or virtual
A San Carlos law firm serving all of Costa Rica
Since 1999, Murillo y Guzmán has combined notarial practice with litigation in the main areas of Costa Rican law. Every matter is handled directly by one of the firm’s attorneys, who explains your options, the risks and the costs before any work begins.
You work with an attorney
Your matter is handled directly by one of the firm’s attorneys, from start to finish.
Fees in writing
You know what it will cost before we begin, and we keep you informed of every development.
Professional secrecy
What you tell us is protected by the duty of professional secrecy.
In person or online
At our office in Ciudad Quesada or by video call from anywhere in Costa Rica or abroad, with consultations in English with attorney Dowglas Murillo.
Practice areas
Preventive counsel, notarial services and litigation. Select an area to learn in detail how we can help you.
Notarial & Property
Notarial ServicesPublic deeds, powers of attorney, companies, wills, mortgages and pledges, with the legal certainty of notarial public faith. Probate and Estate ProceedingsWe handle the estate of a deceased family member, in court or before a notary, until each heir receives their share. Civil LawContracts, property, evictions, easements and civil litigation, with a clear strategy from the first consultation. Commercial and Corporate LawIncorporation of companies, commercial contracts, negotiable instruments and ongoing counsel for businesses and merchants. Agrarian LawLand disputes, possession, easements and agrarian contracts, with first-hand knowledge of the productive reality of Costa Rica’s Northern Region.Litigation
Debt Collection LitigationDebt recovery through payment-order (monitorio) proceedings, mortgage and pledge foreclosures, attachments and judicial auctions. Employment LitigationDismissals, calculation of severance benefits, claims and settlements, advising both employees and employers. Criminal LawCriminal defense and private prosecution in economic crimes, environmental crimes and negligence offenses arising from accidents. Damages ClaimsWe pursue the compensation you are entitled to for accidents, damage to your property, or acts of third parties and the State.Public Sector
Public ProcurementCounsel for suppliers and public institutions on tenders, SICOP bids, objections, appeals and contract performance. Administrative LawWe defend you before public institutions and municipalities: administrative appeals, permits, proceedings and contentious-administrative litigation.Our attorneys
Attorneys admitted to the Costa Rican Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Costa Rica). Notarial services are provided by Dowglas Murillo, a notary public (civil-law notary) since 1997.
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María del Milagro Guzmán Chaves
Attorney at Law · Partner
Support staff
Dayana Murillo Guzmán
Law student · Office support
Languages: Spanish · English
Daniela Murillo Morera
Law student · Administrative assistant
Languages: Spanish · English
How we work with you
An orderly process, so you always know what stage your matter is in and what comes next.
Consultation
Book and pay for your consultation online. We listen to your case and review your documents.
Strategy
We explain the available options, their risks and estimated timeframes.
Quote
We give you a written fee proposal.
Follow-up
We keep you informed of every development until your matter is concluded.
Book your consultation
Choose an in-person consultation, a virtual consultation or a written legal opinion, make the advance payment and reserve the day and time that suit you best.
Book a ConsultationRequest a quote
Briefly tell us what you need, whether a public deed, a court case or a legal opinion, and we will send you a fee proposal.
Request a QuoteLegal analysis and updates
Articles by our team on legal topics of interest to individuals and businesses in Costa Rica.
What to Bring to Your First Legal Consultation
A practical list of the documents and information worth preparing to make the most of your consultation with an attorney or notary.
Welcome to Our New Website
We are launching a redesigned website so you can book appointments online, request quotes and read legal analysis by our team.
Visit us in Ciudad Quesada
Our office is in Barrio San Martín (Gamonales), across from the EBAIS (public health clinic). Write to us on WhatsApp or by email; we will reply as soon as possible.
- Address
- Barrio San Martín (Gamonales), across from the EBAIS (public health clinic)
Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos, Alajuela 21001, Costa Rica
Get directions → - Phone
- +506 2460-7226
- +506 8394-0706
- Office hours
- Office, Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Costa Rica time, GMT−6)
Attorney consultations, by appointment: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.