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Herrera Hernández & Castillo is a boutique law firm based in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with more than 20 years of experience assisting both local and international clients. We are widely recognized for our strong practice in Real Estate Law, guiding buyers, investors, expatriates, and developers through secure and well-structured property transactions across the Dominican Republic.
Our attorneys hold advanced degrees in Real Estate Law, Civil Law, and Civil Procedural Law, allowing us to manage everything from detailed title investigations and due diligence processes to complex property disputes and legal structuring for tourism and development projects.
In addition to our real estate expertise, we provide legal representation in Tax Law, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Labor Law, Immigration Law, Criminal Law, and Family Law, making us a strategic partner for foreigners who wish to invest, reside, work, or establish businesses in the Dominican Republic.
We stand out for our:
Clear and transparent communication (in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish)
Efficient, results-oriented processes
Extensive experience with foreign buyers, expatriates, companies, and developers
End-to-end support from first contact to case resolution
We offer a structured initial consultation for new clients to review the matter in detail and define the appropriate legal strategy. Consultations can be held virtually for international clients.
Our mission is to provide modern, ethical, and reliable legal services tailored to the needs of today’s international clients, ensuring legal security and peace of mind at every stage.
Title verification & due diligence
Drafting and review of promise of sale and purchase agreements
Escrow support, closings, and title transfers
Condominium and HOA regulations
Land acquisitions & subdivisions
Real estate litigation and boundary disputes
Assistance for foreign investors
Company formation (SRL, SA, LLC)
Commercial contracts
Corporate governance & compliance
Mergers & acquisitions
Tax compliance and planning
Capital gains and property tax (IPI) guidance
Representation before DGII
Residency (temporary, permanent, investment-based, marriage-based)
Naturalization
Work permits
International and local divorce
Child custody and support
Prenuptial agreements
Criminal representation
Civil disputes, collections & enforcement
Permits and licensing
Representation before Dominican government authorities
English
Spanish
French
German
20+ years of proven legal experience
Strong focus on international clients and foreign investors
Multilingual team for clear communication
Deep knowledge of Dominican real estate and corporate law
Transparent, reliable, and structured processes
Ethical practice and complete confidentiality
Quick response time (within 24 hours)
No. We do not offer free consultations.
Our initial consultation has a cost of USD 150, which includes a detailed review of your case and the legal strategy. Consultations can be conducted virtually for international clients.
We normally respond to new inquiries within 12hours.
Yes. A large portion of our clients are international buyers, expatriates, and foreign companies investing in the Dominican Republic.
Yes. Our team provides legal services in English, French, German and Spanish.
Yes. We assist with all residency categories and immigration processes.
Absolutely. We handle the full process of incorporating companies such as SRL, SA, and LLC.
If you are planning to invest, relocate, or require legal assistance in the Dominican Republic, our team is ready to support you.
We welcome an initial inquiry at no cost to determine how we can help.
A formal consultation is required to analyze your case in depth.
We look forward to assisting you.
Founded in 2000
10 people in their team
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