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The Legal Guide to Costa Rica
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The 5th Edition of The Legal Guide to Costa Rica (2009-2010) is here !

The Legal Guide to Costa Rica is the most comprehensive book on Costa Rica law. The book is divided into 17 chapters that provide easy to follow information on all matters related to living, working or doing business in Costa Rica.  (See Chapter Index Below)

The book was written by Roger A. Petersen an Attorney at Law who is a member of both the Costa Rican Bar Association and the Florida Bar. Mr. Petersen resides in Costa Rican and has been practicing law in Costa Rica for 12 years.

You can place your order for The Legal Guide to Costa Rica at Barnes and Noble online store by clicking on the link below:

 

The Legal Guide to Costa Rica Order Page via Barnes & Noble

 

 The Legal Guide to Costa Rica Chapter INDEX:

 

Chapter 1      COSTA RICA: THE CIVIL LAW SYSTEM.

Chapter 2 - THE RULES OF COUR TPROCEDURE

 Chapter 3 - THECRIMINAL JUSTICESYSTEM

Chapter 4 - COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS

Chapter 5 - EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS  -THE LABOR CODE

Chapter 6 - REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS AND FINANCING

Chapter 7 - FAMILY LAW

Chapter 8 - THE LAWS OF SUCCESSION  (WILLS AND TRUSTS)

Chapter 9 - IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITYLAWS

Chapter 10 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS

Chapter 11 - THE TAX SYSTEM

Chapter 12 - ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION

Chapter 13 - LEGAL REPRESENTATION

Chapter 14 - POWERS OF ATTORNEY

hapter 15 - AUTOMOBILES

 hapter 16 - INCENTIVES TO TOURISM AND BUSINESS

hapter 17 - ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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