The Law Offices of Pearnel P. Charles Jr is led by Pearnel P. Charles Jr, an attorney qualified to practice in Jamaica and New York with a background as a judicial clerk, senior clerk of court and Crown Counsel. The firm serves local and international clients, offering transactional and litigation services across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, with particular depth in real estate, regulatory matters and cross-border investments.

The practice is recognized for handling complex matters that require coordination across jurisdictions and disciplines, including real estate development, environmental and energy regulatory issues, immigration matters and personal injury claims. Team members have appeared before Jamaica's higher courts and have experience in matters with international dimensions, enabling the firm to manage legal risk for investors and individuals alike.

The firm emphasizes careful case preparation, regulatory compliance and pragmatic resolution strategies tailored to each client. It combines transactional diligence with courtroom experience, advising on regulatory approvals and negotiating settlements when appropriate while remaining prepared to litigate to protect clients interests.

About The Law Offices of Pearnel P. Charles Jr

4 people in their team


Practice areas
Real Estate
Accidents & Injuries
Criminal Defense
Energy, Environment & ESG
Immigration

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Handles property transactions and development matters for local and international clients, providing due diligence, title and conveyancing services, negotiation of sale and purchase agreements, land use and zoning advice, and transactional support for investment and financing structures tied to real estate projects.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Accidents & Injuries

Manages claims arising from motor vehicle collisions, workplace injuries and other negligence matters, developing evidentiary strategies, coordinating medical and expert assessments, negotiating with insurers and, where necessary, pursuing litigation to recover compensatory damages on behalf of injured clients.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Criminal Defense

Provides defence representation in criminal prosecutions and extradition matters, drawing on experience from prior roles in criminal prosecution and public prosecution offices to craft defence strategies, challenge prosecutorial cases, handle bail and pretrial matters, and represent clients at trial and on appeal.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Energy, Environment & ESG

Advises on regulatory compliance, permitting and transactional issues for projects involving natural resources, energy and environmental impact, conducting risk assessments, preparing regulatory submissions, negotiating licences and concessions, and guiding clients through environmental due diligence for project development.
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law

Immigration

Assists individuals and investors with U.S. immigration processes and related cross-border immigration matters, including investor-based pathways and visa petition preparation, coordination of documentation and consular processing, and advising on compliance requirements for international clients seeking relocation or investment-related immigration solutions.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

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