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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Hospitals and Physical Therapists in Costa Rica | 1/15/2012 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I am interested in speaking to hospitals and Physical Therapists in Costa Rica. I want to come to ... A: I'm afraid I'm not up on this subject. The two places where you might be able to get more ... | ||
| jobs in Costa Rica | 1/2/2012 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I'm planning to move to Costa Rica, it could be a long stay. I am an American citizen and need to ... A: Unfortunately, it is illegal for foreigners to work in Costa Rica. You can only do jobs for which ... | ||
| Costa Rica jobs | 1/2/2012 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I'm planning to move to Costa Rica, it could be a long stay. I am an American citizen and need to ... A: To legally work in Costa Rica you must apply for permanent residency or a temporary work permit. You ... | ||
| jobs in Costa Rica | 1/2/2012 | Visit Costa Rica |
| Q: I'm planning to move to Costa Rica, it could be a long stay. I am an American citizen and need to ... A: here is not so easy to get an official job, just coming here you cannot find something good, ... | ||
| Practice Medicine in Costa Rica | 12/29/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My brother is interested in relocating to Costa Rica and practicing medicine. He is a board ... A: To begin he will first need to apply for residency in Costa Rica, for this he will need his original ... | ||
| Mosquito borne disease in costa rica | 12/28/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: A young man we know (a microbiologist) told us that there is a mosquito borne disease in costa rica ... A: I believe the disease he is referring to is dengue fever, caused by the aedes aegypti mosquito. The ... | ||
| dengue, hospitals, citizenship | 12/12/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: Many questions for a fellow mom! I am married to a disabled vet with a pension, four kids and one on ... A: I did have my kids there, 21 and 23 years ago. Definitely part of my bio. I suggest you join the ... | ||
| dengue, hospitals, citizenship | 12/12/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: Many questions for a fellow mom! I am married to a disabled vet with a pension, four kids and one on ... A: Your question is beyond the scope of what I usually answer here. Dengue varies from place to ... | ||
| Moving to Costa Rica | 12/3/2011 | Luna Nueva |
| Q: My question is that I am a 100% Disabled Veteran and I want to retire there me and my wife both can ... A: I would need more information to be able to answer your question about the dual citizenship. Do you ... | ||
| Visiting Costa Rica at end of April | 12/1/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: We (hubby, me and our 25 yr old daughter) are visiting Costa Rica for 9 days apr 28 - may 6. We like ... A: I am afraid your question is outside of the services I offer on allexperts. Here is an itinerary ... | ||
| apartment rental in Costa Rica | 10/10/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I am a single senior female and want to spend at least 2 months this winter (2012) in Costa Rica. ... A: There are many places that are nice and affordable, for beaches the Guanacaste region on the pacific ... | ||
| medical care | 10/1/2011 | Visit Costa Rica |
| Q: I'm considering a trip to Costa Rica for several reasons, one of which is to possibly have some ... A: after looking around I would suggest you dr. Andres Furchgott 506 2224 7703 don't have the email ... | ||
| 1 day in Costa Rica (Puerto Limon) | 9/25/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I'll be in Costa Rica mid-October. I've been looking for a good tour group since we're coming in on ... A: Go to a local restaurant that specializes in seafood. The lobster on the menu will be Caribbean ... | ||
| 1 day in Costa Rica (Puerto Limon) | 9/24/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I'll be in Costa Rica mid-October. I've been looking for a good tour group since we're coming in on ... A: I'm afraid I don't know much about the tours that are offered for cruise ships. Can you remember who ... | ||
| 1 Day in Costa Rica from Puerto Limon | 9/24/2011 | Visit Costa Rica |
| Q: I'll be in Costa Rica mid-October. I've been looking for a good tour group since we're coming in on ... A: sorry for the delay here is a good recommended contact 506 2758 0149 : DS Calidad Tour please call ... | ||
| Travel to Costa Rica | 8/28/2011 | Visit Costa Rica |
| Q: We want to trade our timeshare and travel on American Airlines to Costa Rica. Don't know where to go ... A: about the timeshare I don't have this information you might want to call AA to know the conditions ... | ||
| Travel to Costa Rica | 8/28/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: We want to trade our timeshare and travel on American Airlines to Costa Rica. Don't know where to go ... A: There are many nice beaches to visit in Costa Rica, most are in the pacific coastwhich is about 5 ... | ||
| Costa Rica | 8/28/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: We want to trade our timeshare and travel on American Airlines to Costa Rica. Don't know where to go ... A: With an Atlantic and Pacific coast full of beaches, it is hard to recommend one without knowing more ... | ||
| Trading a timeshare to Costa Ric | 8/28/2011 | Stefano |
| Q: We want to trade our timeshare and travel on American Airlines to Costa Rica. Don't know where to go ... A: You have two options: Pacific coast and Caribbean Cost. The Pacific coast is more developed and ... | ||
| immersion | 8/18/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I am looking for a true immersion experience for my ten year old kid when we visit Costa Rica for ... A: I am not familiar with IPED: http://www.learnspanishcostarica.com/beach-program.htm but they sound ... | ||
| shipping a motorcycle | 7/28/2011 | Luna Nueva |
| Q: Hola. Mi esposo tiene una motocicleta y queremos enviarsela a mi papa en CR. He investigado un ... A: Hola Deborah, Tiene razón, es difícil conseguir información sobre este tema, pero le voy a dar tres ... | ||
| immersion | 7/23/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I am looking for a true immersion experience for my ten year old kid when we visit Costa Rica for ... A: One way to do it would be to check out the Cloud Forest School or the Monteverde Friends School in ... | ||
| acupuncture law | 6/30/2011 | Luna Nueva |
| Q: I am trying to locate acupuncture regulations, if there are any, and who regulates them, and contact ... A: My guess is that it's either the medical board (Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos) or the Department of ... | ||
| attitude toward expats | 6/1/2011 | Tucker Comstock |
| Q: I know CR has a thriving international and expat community and is a tourism destination. If my ... A: I live "above" Turrialba, in countryside. Small houses rent from $190-$350/month farther up the ... | ||
| attitude toward expats | 6/1/2011 | Tucker Comstock |
| Q: I know CR has a thriving international and expat community and is a tourism destination. If my ... A: My neighbors know nothing of finance... dollar strength vs colones or vs. wan (China currency). ... | ||
| attitude toward expats | 5/29/2011 | Tucker Comstock |
| Q: I know CR has a thriving international and expat community and is a tourism destination. If my ... A: I AM who you HOPE to be. I know I will always stick out, but I also know I will always be a ... | ||
| residency through child's birth | 5/29/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I am a disabled vet with a monthly stipend from the VA. My wife and I are hoping to go to CR with ... A: A- Correct B- Correct, credit cards, debit cards etc are also usually accepted C- The birth will be ... | ||
| Costa Rican Divorce | 5/5/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: In response to another question to which you responded that a couple must wait 3 years for an agreed ... A: Yes, you can now begin divorce proceedings at any time, if you would like me to represnt you or ... | ||
| Travel to Costa Rica with Travel Document | 5/4/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I need to know if I need a visa to travel to Costa Rica. I am a permanent resident of the United ... A: You may travel to Costa Rica with a Passport or with what is called a ¨Salvo Conducto ¨ which is a ... | ||
| Costa Rican Divorce | 4/30/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: In response to another question to which you responded that a couple must wait 3 years for an agreed ... A: Basically there are two types of divorces, 1- mutual consent and 2- contested divorce (Where only ... | ||
| Costa Rica Wedding | 4/29/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My husband and I are U.S. citizens. On 2/21/11, we got married in Costa Rica by an attorney/notary. ... A: If the person who married you is indeed a Notary your marriage is official at the same moment of the ... | ||
| divorce in Costa Rica | 4/25/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: Two U.S. citizens with CR residency (child born here), married in the U.S. and longer than three ... A: Ms.Elise The three year wait is now not a requirement. You will need to send for a Marriage ... | ||
| pensionado | 4/24/2011 | Tucker Comstock |
| Q: I have just received after 3 tries in 2 years my: BIRTH CERTIFICATE from Massachusetts, BACKGROUND ... A: So sorry for delayed response -- I have been out of contact with internet for 2 weeks. My residency ... | ||
| Divorcing a U.S. Citizen | 4/20/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My husband, who was born and raised in the U.S., travels to Costa Rica frequently because he has a ... A: He can divorce you here, you would have to be notified but sometimes there are also ways to get ... | ||
| travelling to Costa Rica | 4/17/2011 | Visit Costa Rica |
| Q: I am writing You for a request of consultation about travelling to Costa Rica. We are travelling to ... A: how are you? thanks for your questions though it is a little out of my expertise I know about Costa ... | ||
| Moving to Costa Rica with family | 4/15/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My husband and I are teachers and would like to move to Costa Rica for a year some day. We are just ... A: You will first have to apply for permanent residency and then have your diplomas and credentials ... | ||
| name change | 4/15/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I read one of your answers on name change so I thought I would ask you a question, but if you can't ... A: A person can change their name to a different one even though it doesn´t sound like his birth name, ... | ||
| divorce question | 4/5/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I got married in 2007 to an costa rican (tico). I am from the USA. I hired a law firm in Costa Rica ... A: What did the Lawyer say qwas the reason ?? I can help you with the divorce process, until recently ... | ||
| Costa Rican Marriage | 3/31/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My wife and I was married in San Jose back in the early 90's by Luis Carballo's brother who was a ... A: Yes, I can help you obtain a marriage certificate from Costa Rica, it takes a about a week for the ... | ||
| Filipino Residency in Costa Rica | 3/30/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I am in a rentista process in Costa Rica now. I have my expediente number but not even a provisional ... A: yes I can help you with the immigration and legal process in Costa Rica. I will have to review your ... | ||
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Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson.
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American/Costarrican Attorney at Law/Real Estate Broker, We specialize in relocation and expat services related to Costa Rica, Residency, Immigration proceedures,Real Estate sales, International Law, Business Law, Corporations, Family Law, Wedding planning, private investigations and genealogical research, Notarial services, tax shelters, Civil and Criminal Law, serving of court documents. We can also advise on several other aspects related to Costa Rica, such as Tourism, everyday living, culture, etc.
Experience
Over 17 years experience with clients from over 75 countries,
Organizations
Masonic Lodge
Lions Club
Community developement association
Supreme Tribunal of Elections
Publications
La Republica Newspaper, Tico Times, AM Costa Rica, La Prensa Libre, La Nación, Daily Extra, Gamma Liason news agency, SIPA Press, SYGMA News agency, Channel 6,7,11,13,19,42 TV
Education/Credentials
Autonomous University of Central America
Univerisity of Costa Rica
Glendale College
Lumbleau Real Estate School
Awards and Honors
Numerous certificates and distinctions from the Barr Association, the Journalists association,the medical association, the Supreme Court,the Judicial Power (OIJ)
Eagle scout badge with three palms
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