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Why trust us

Why you can trust us, and exactly how to check.

After being misled once, “trust me” is the last thing you want to hear. So don't. Verify. Below is who you'd be working with, the credentials you can confirm yourself, and a checklist to vet us, or any lawyer in Mexico.

01 Counsel The profile
Portrait of Jorge Sánchez
Jorge Sánchez · Real estate counsel

Your attorney

Jorge Sánchez

Trained in both Mexico and the United States, and practicing for 20+ years. That combination is rare, and exactly what a cross-border buyer needs.

Jorge earned his law degree (LL.B.) at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of Southern California (USC), and a master's in constitutional law and amparo. His U.S. legal training means he understands both sides of a cross-border transaction. He works in English and Spanish, with both American and Canadian buyers across the Riviera Maya.

He began in the Mexican federal courts, advised clients at PwC México, and served as in-house general counsel to major Mexican corporations, including Grupo Elektra and CIE. While earning his LL.M. at USC, he worked at Bet Tzedek Legal Services in Los Angeles. He also teaches real estate and contract law as a law professor at the Tecnológico de Monterrey.

LL.B. Mexico
LL.M. USA
Constitutional Law & Amparo
Verifiable on SEP
If a case isn't worth your money, I'll tell you. You deserve a straight answer first.
Jorge Sánchez
02 Don't take our word for it Verify

How to verify us, and any Mexican lawyer

Four checks anyone can do in a few minutes. A legitimate professional will welcome every one of them.

1. Check the cédula profesional

Every licensed Mexican lawyer has a cédula profesional you can look up on the federal registry (SEP / RNP). Jorge's are public, so confirm them yourself before you trust us with your case:

  • Licenciatura en Derecho, UDLAP4084864
  • LL.M., University of Southern California (USA)11481388
  • Maestría en Derecho Constitucional y Amparo, Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla15382256
Open the official SEP registry

2. Ask for the cédula + photo ID

Then match the name to the registry. Real lawyers share this without hesitation. Evasion is a red flag.

3. Confirm the notario público

Deeds are formalized by a state-appointed notario. Confirm they appear on the state's official list before you sign anything.

4. Watch the money

Never wire to a personal account without a written, scoped engagement. Fees should be flat and in writing.

Our promise: an initial consultation, flat fees quoted in writing before you pay, your matter kept confidential, and a reply within 24 hours, from the attorney directly, in English or Spanish.

03 In their words Client letter

Clients who arrived worried, and left informed.

One of our first clients, in her own words. Names are shortened to protect privacy.

My husband and I fell in love with a community in Playa del Carmen and bought an apartment. It fell short of everything we were promised, in looks and quality. When we tried to push back ourselves, the developer's lawyer was rude and dismissive. Jorge stayed with us until we got out of the deal and got our money back. He's knowledgeable, and genuinely good at explaining how things work.

Lena S.New York · Playa del Carmen buyer

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