Food for Thought?? Recommended list of Dominican Lawyers!

#1 01-15-2002, 01:49 PM

I'm an American who has been living in La Republica for 5 + years; I've heard many foreigners complain, usually loudly, about their dealings & the fees of Dominican lawyers; secondly, about the near impossibility for a foreigner to deal rationally with the Dominican legal systems. SUGGESTION: create a seperate area in this Forum - Legal' where foreigners would be invited to describe their positive experiences - financial & functional - with specific Dominican attorneys; including giving the name address, & phone # of the specific attorney; together with info on what foreign language the attorney speaks, if any. I think that reputable, honest, conscientious Dominican attorneys who treat foreigners fairly should be recognized, praised, be able to attract new foreign clients, &, of course, more fees - income. What do we foreigners have to lose? Won't both attorney & client gain?
The reporting of negative experiences? with the names of the [numerous] attorneys? a subject for another day! Thank you.

Hlywud · #2 02-05-2002, 01:26 PM

Sounds like a good idea, but to post the negative might leave someone open for a liable suit, wonder what Fabio's take on this would be.

Janice · #3 02-05-2002, 01:30 PM

Nothing wrong with posting truthful experiences as long as they are factual and not just someone spouting off because a case or transaction did not go their way

Janice

Fabio J. Guzman · #4 02-05-2002, 06:36 PM

Don't do it unless you are prepared to defend yourself in a libel suit. If you are ready, be factual and precise.

In any case, my suggestion is that it should be preceded by a formal complaint to the Dominican College of Attorneys or the Supreme Court of Justice in case of Notaries. Drafting a complaint or having somebody (another attorney) draft it for you will force you to be factual and precise.

Also, remember that in every fight there is a losing side. Not always is the loss due to your attorney's negligence.

Fabio J. Guzman · #5 02-05-2002, 06:39 PM

Forgot to add:

Posting positive comments/testimonials would not be a problem, of course.

Fabio J. Guzman · #6 02-05-2002, 06:40 PM

Forgot to add:

Posting positive comments/testimonials would not be a problem, of course.

Jimmy Stewart · #7 02-13-2002, 03:22 PM

In all the time i have been here i have only met 4 that are reputable Flavio is one of the 4

Jimmy Stewart · #8 02-13-2002, 03:26 PM

Sorry Flabio i refer to as one And a friendly person. His comments are listed on this board.

Jimmy Stewart · #9 02-13-2002, 03:27 PM

FABIO sorry for my bad spelling.