Legal Services for U.S.-Based Clients Involving Mexican Law
We offer comprehensive legal services to clients residing in the United States in matters governed by Mexican law, including:
· Legal Representation and Advisory Services
Providing legal counsel and representation to clients in the United States regarding issues governed by Mexican law, with expertise as a foreign legal consultant in Texas.
· Powers of Attorney Valid in Mexico and the U.S.
Drafting, notarizing, and obtaining apostille certifications for Powers of Attorney, ensuring their validity and enforceability throughout Mexico and the United States.
· Document Notarization Throughout Mexico
Coordination of notarial services across Mexico for the authentication and formalization of legal documents, including deeds, contracts, and powers of attorney.
· Foreign Investment and Corporate Law
Advising clients on matters related to Mexican Foreign Investment Law and Mexican Corporate Law, including company formation, compliance, and regulatory matters, as a Texas foreign legal consultant.
· Tax Law and Planning
Assisting clients with the interpretation and application of Mexican tax laws, including cross-border tax planning and compliance with fiscal obligations in Mexico.
· Customs and International Trade
Providing guidance on Mexican customs regulations and international trade laws, including matters related to import and export operations.
· Intellectual Property Rights
Advising and representing clients in the registration, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Mexico.
· Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating civil and commercial agreements that comply with Mexican regulations, also known as mexlaw.
· Real Estate Transactions in Mexico
Advising, drafting, and negotiating agreements for the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate properties located in Mexico.
· Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Mexico
Representing and defending individuals and corporations in civil, tax, and commercial litigation before Mexican courts and authorities.
· Civil Litigation in Texas (Pro Hac Vice Representation)
Representing and defending clients in civil litigation proceedings in Texas. We may seek admission pro hac vice to appear in specific matters before Texas courts or adjudicative bodies, in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section 82.0361 and Rule 19 of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas, reinforcing our role as your trusted Texas Mexico law advisor.
Edmundo De La Garza is the manager of De La Garza, PLLC . He advises and helps clients about how to invest in Mexico and issues concerning corporate law, international trade law, tax law, intellectual property, contracts, purchase or lease of real estate , civil, tax and commercial litigation in Mexico.
Mr. De La Garza has an extensive education in four Alma Maters in around three countries. He also earned more than 20 years of legal experience in Mexico, Spain and United States.
EDUCATION
St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
Master Degree in American Legal Studies.
Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, España
Doctoral Program in Administrative Law
· Docent, and Investigation Period.
· Thesis: The Administrative Appeal in México and Spain at the beginning of the twenty first century.
Universidad Regiomontana, Monterrey, México
Master Degree in Tax Law.
· Thesis: Comparative study of the Administrative Appeal in México and Spain
Universidad de Monterrey, Monterrey, México
Bachelor in Law.
· Thesis:Comparative study of Federal and State Electoral Appeal
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
· Professional License to practice Law in Mexico
· Professional License to practice Tax Law in Mexico
· Foreign Legal Consultant Certified by the State Bar of Texas
Alberto has over seventeen years’ experience in the legal field and has been recognized for his leadership and tenacity. Mr. Lara counseled high profile clients on domestic and international foreign legal matters. He holds a Master’s in Tax Law and a L.L.M. in American legal studies from St. Mary’s School of Law. He is a passionate advocate for UTSA football and resides in San Antonio with his family.
EDUCATION
• J.D. Universidad Anahuac Campos Norte CDMX
• Masters in Tax Law Universidad Anahuac Campos Norte CDMX
• L.L.M., St. Mary’s University School of Law
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Professinal License to practice Law in Mexico
· Professional License to practice Tax Law in Mexico
· Foreign Legal Consultant Certified by the State Bar of Texas
PARALEGAL
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Coy has extensive experience in general civil law, in private practice from 1982 to 1999. Now performs litigation support, legal research and legal writing. Peforms client intake and performs most of the legal research and writing, document preparation under the supervision offirm attorneys. Litigation support, drafting pleadings, preparing for depositions, legal research, preparing for trial and assisting at trial. Drafting contracts, especially related to commercial and residential real estate development, construction, sales and leasing transactions.
Wills & Estates, Estate Planning.
EDUCATION
1978 – 1981 University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence,Honors in Contracts, First Amendment, Regulation of Broadcasting and Ethics
n Member, Review of Litigation
n Writer, Musician & Actor, Assault & Flattery
1974 -1978 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, English and minor in Urban Studies.
Dean’s List 1975 – 1978
Student Conductor, University of Pennsylvania Bands
n Member and Co-Author, Provost’s Task Force on the Study of Admissions
n Resident Advisor
Varsity Swim Team
Has served as a Teacher’s Union Representative, construction contracts administrator, marketing director for a national security company, business manager. Has been on the faculty of the University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Incarnate Word, Palo Alto College and Northwest Vista College teaching writing, argument theory, public speaking and introduction to literature.
PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATOR BA
Erika is an English-Spanish-English translator for more than 15 years.
She is an experienced translator with demonstrated history of working in the writing and editing industry.
Ericka has a BA in Applied Linguistics with emphasis in Translation and a MA in Political Science from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL).
She is a Former advanced Grammar Teacher for the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, former Coordinator of the Translation Department of the UANL, and freelance translator since 2007.
Her translations had been recognized by UANL officials, National Council of la Raza, and school districts along San Antonio, Texas Area.
Erika’s fields of expertise are education, politics, law, and science.
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