Legal Department

Incorporate. Protect. Defend.

From incorporating your company to defending it in court — 12 legal services with an advantage no other firm offers: an attorney who commands finance as well as the law.

Balanza de justicia

12+ Legal Services

Comprehensive legal coverage for businesses and individuals in the Dominican Republic.

Company Formation

We form your company from start to finish — bylaws, commercial registry, RNC, and DGII. Ready to operate.

Non-Profit Organizations

Foundations, NGOs, and associations — full filings before the Executive Branch, Attorney General, and DGII.

Corporate Transformation

Mergers, spin-offs, corporate restructuring — your company evolves, your legal structure should too.

Contracts and Agreements

We draft and review agreements so every clause protects your interests.

Debt Collection

Out-of-court and judicial debt collection — we recover what you're owed.

Labor Disputes

Dismissals, lawsuits, and labor conciliations — we protect your position with solid legal strategy.

Criminal Matters

Defense in fraud and financial crimes — with the accounting perspective other attorneys lack.

Real Estate

Purchase, sale, mortgages, and title clearance — every real estate transaction verified and protected.

Commercial and Civil Litigation

Contractual, corporate, and civil disputes — we litigate before ordinary and commercial courts.

Administrative Litigation

Appeals before public administration and the administrative court — we defend your rights against the State.

Land Registry

Disputes, surveys, and partitions before the Land Court — protecting your registered property rights.

Judicial Translations

Certified translations by an authorized judicial interpreter — full validity before courts and registries.

Ways to work together

From a one-time consultation to full litigation representation — we adapt the service to what you need.

One-Time Consultation

For when you need a clear legal answer about a specific situation, without a long-term commitment.

  • Analysis of your legal situation
  • Written legal opinion
  • Review of one contract or document
  • Guidance on next steps
  • Response within 48 business hours

Monthly Advisory

For companies that need ongoing legal counsel without hiring an in-house attorney. Your external legal department.

  • Unlimited legal consultations
  • Monthly contract review
  • Corporate obligations monitoring
  • Alerts on relevant regulatory changes
  • Representation in administrative proceedings

Litigation Representation

For when the situation requires active defense in courts or formal judicial proceedings.

  • Personalized litigation strategy
  • Representation before civil, commercial, and criminal courts
  • Preparation of complaints, answers, and appeals
  • Evidence management with accounting analysis
  • Progress report after every hearing

All services include absolute confidentiality and direct communication with the attorney in charge.

Why Choose Effort for Your Legal Matters

The combination of legal and accounting expertise that changes the outcome of every case.

The attorney who understands your numbers

Most corporate legal disputes have a financial component. An attorney who commands finance sees what others miss, negotiates with real data, and litigates with solid accounting evidence. That is our difference.

Comprehensive coverage across 12 services

You won't need to hire one attorney for corporate work, another for labor, and another for criminal matters. Our legal department covers the full spectrum of your company's legal needs — with internal coordination and a single trusted relationship.

Prevention before litigation

The well-drafted contract that costs little today can save you a lawsuit that costs a great deal tomorrow. We work with a preventive mindset: we detect legal risk before it activates, not after.

National coverage from Santo Domingo

Although we are based in Arrollo Hondo, we litigate across the entire country. For cases in the provinces, we coordinate the necessary logistics. Your company is protected anywhere in the DR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost depends on the type of company and share capital (includes fees, 1% capital tax, commercial registry, and DGII). The process takes 15 to 30 business days with all documentation in order. Contact us for an exact quote — we explain every cost upfront, no surprises.

First step

Your situation has a solution.
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Free initial consultation. We listen, assess your case, and tell you exactly how we can help — no commitment required.

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Response within 24 hours
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