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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Prostate Cancer | 3/28/2011 | Jimmy Beta |
| Q: Trying to find about Dr. James Howenstein, I read about you and your research. I'm Peruvian and do ... A: I'm sorry that things have not improved for your husband. At the moment I'm on vacation but I have ... | ||
| ciudadania costaricense | 3/15/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: Tengo un hijo de 10 anos de edad, nacido en los estados unidos. quiero sacarle la ciudadania ... A: Si lo puede inscribir en el Consulado de Costa Rica mas cercano a usted. Puede que le pidan un ... | ||
| Can husband claim Costa Rican Citizenship? | 3/10/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My husband just learned that his mother was born in Costa Rica (has the birth certificate to prove ... A: Your husband is a couple of years past the age to get a quick citizenship however he may apply for ... | ||
| mosquitos | 3/5/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I am thinking about studying abroad in Costa Rica for next December to May. Hopefully in Tamarindo. ... A: December to April is the dry season, and Tamarindo is in one of the driest sections of the country, ... | ||
| Re: Obtaing Citizenship in Costa Rica | 3/4/2011 | Luna Nueva |
| Q: My family (fiance-51, myself-41, my daughter-18, her boyfriend-20), as well as my best friend-43, ... A: Wow, you're leaving in June already? June is around the corner and becoming a resident is not that ... | ||
| costa rican residence | 3/3/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: i am a south African married to a costa rican. we have a son who was born in costa rica. we have ... A: Yes, you can qualify for residency and your son for citizenship, your son is a simple procedure and ... | ||
| US mother CR Father | 3/2/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My daughter was born in the USA, she was conceived in Costa Rica and her father is Costa Rican. My ... A: The biological father does not have any rights at the moment unless he or you decide to file a ... | ||
| marriage in Costa Rica | 3/2/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: What documents could I bring from the states to facilitate my marriage to a Costa Rican citizen and ... A: All you need to do is bring your unexpired passport and any documents you may have proving you are ... | ||
| medical license of costa rica | 2/26/2011 | Jimmy Beta |
| Q: i am an MBBS graduate,registered medical practitioner in India.how can i get a medical license to ... A: Good day to you. You must contact http://www.medicos.sa.cr to request an application. Also, ... | ||
| Costa Rica | 2/26/2011 | Luna Nueva |
| Q: We are thinking of coming to Costa Rica in early June. I understand this is the rainy season. What ... A: There is something that you may not know about the rainy season in Costa Rica, and that is that it ... | ||
| Duel citizenship | 2/20/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I'm am a life long citizen of the united states. My girlfriend is pregnant and plans to have the ... A: The Baby will be entitled to dual citizenship, but you will need to register the child with the ... | ||
| Traveling across Costa Rica | 2/20/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I had booked a trip with 2 other adults flying into San Jose (arrive around 1PM Sunday) and out of ... A: I agree that 2 nights is not enough to go to both Monteverde and Arenal, but 3 nights is not enough ... | ||
| practicing acupuncture in Costa Rica | 2/19/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I am licensed to practiced acupuncture in Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Board of Medicine. ... A: The first step is to apply for permanent residency in Costa Rica, then you will have to apply to ... | ||
| Costa Rica for 3 months with a 2 year old | 1/23/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: My husband and I want to go to Costa Rica for a few months, April, May and June. We have a child ... A: I'm afraid that you have to be careful in all beach areas of Costa Rica. Did the people who warned ... | ||
| Costa Rica for 3 months with a 2 year old | 1/23/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: My husband and I want to go to Costa Rica for a few months, April, May and June. We have a child ... A: I would recommend the Casa Viva in Punta Uva, south of Puerto Viejo. I had some clients from Sweden ... | ||
| baby's father is on birth certificate but he does not hold a celuda | 1/20/2011 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I am an American citizen living in Costa Rica and just gave birth to my daughter in Limon, Costa ... A: You will not have any problems personally because of the fact that he is an illegal alien in Costa ... | ||
| married couple residency | 1/15/2011 | Luna Nueva |
| Q: Luna, I am a US citizen, my fiancee is Filipina. We both live in our respective countries. We want ... A: Please don't pay attention to that rumor, it is not true, it cannot be true! OK, since you are from ... | ||
| where to go in Costa Rica | 1/12/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: We are going on a vacation with our 3 kids ages 5, 10 and 14, at the end of June. we want to go to ... A: La Cusinga Lodge has its own rain forest reserve, with a beach protected by the Isla Ballena, so ... | ||
| Osa Pennisula | 1/11/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I bought your book in 1998 & just downloaded 2010 on Kindle. I've been to Manuel Antonio before and ... A: You can see toucans and macaws all over the peninsula. You can also see dolphins on both sides. ... | ||
| Osa Pennisula | 1/11/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I bought your book in 1998 & just downloaded 2010 on Kindle. I've been to Manuel Antonio before and ... A: My favorite is la Paloma if you can afford it. Bosque del Cabo has too many cliffs for little kids. ... | ||
| visiting costa rica with a 9 mth old | 1/3/2011 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: we are thinking of traveling to costa rica in Feb/Mar with my parents and our 9 mth old. I don't ... A: I don't think you have to worry about malaria. Those regions receive many tourists each year. You ... | ||
| car insurance | 12/7/2010 | Visit Costa Rica |
| Q: somewhere in January we will be driving into costa rica, coming from Nicaragua. Can you let me ... A: i'm not an expert on this subject so I had to ask for it to the manager of budget rent a car and ... | ||
| 23 yr old wants citizenship | 11/24/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: 23 yr old wants citizenship through parents but mother is dead and father isnt on birth certficate ... A: You will be able to apply for citizenship through your mom even if she has passed away. Your ... | ||
| Medical Licensure for a Central American Physician and Psychiatrist | 11/23/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I have read your responses to questions about CR medical licensure for what seems to be mostly US ... A: I would have to review that specific information and can gt back to you,since there are always new ... | ||
| Customs tariffs, etc. | 11/2/2010 | Tucker Comstock |
| Q: We own a home in Playa Grande and will be traveling there in November. We would like to bring a ... A: My experience is ONLY with Juan Santamaria airport in San Jose. If you arrive after 6 PM there is ... | ||
| Customs | 11/2/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: We own a home in Playa Grande. We will be traveling there in November and would like to bring a ... A: It is best to bring it in a box that is not marked so that it won´t look brand new. If you don´t ... | ||
| Citizenship in Costa Rica | 10/18/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My mother was born in Costa Rica and has a Costa Rican citizenship and I was wondering how I could ... A: You are entitled to have Costarrican citizenship, however you will need to be registered before your ... | ||
| osa family lodges | 10/16/2010 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: We are a very active family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids ages 8,10,13). We like to hike, bike, climb, ... A: Lapa Rios is high on a hill so you have to get a ride or do a kind of long hike to get to the beach. ... | ||
| Dual citizenship | 10/15/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I was born in Costa Rica (Port Limon) and registered as an American citizen from birth at the ... A: Since you were born in Costa Rica you probably already have citizenship or can obtain it easily. It ... | ||
| medical practice in costa rica | 10/13/2010 | Jimmy Beta |
| Q: My wife and I would like to practice medicine in Costa Rica. my wife and i and five year old child ... A: Good day to you Henry. I am ecstatic that you and your wife are considering Costa Rica to raise ... | ||
| Buying a car and insurance in CR | 10/13/2010 | Tucker Comstock |
| Q: I`m a brazilian that loves CR. This time I have more time and plan travel with my wife and 4 years ... A: My experience is only going from USA to Costa Rica. I bought insurance 22 years ago from an agency ... | ||
| medical license | 10/9/2010 | Jimmy Beta |
| Q: I am an endocrinologist planning retirement in few years, wondering what is involved in getting ... A: Good day. Getting licensed is a long and complicated process I'm afraid. First you need to be a ... | ||
| MARRYING IN COSTA RICA | 9/27/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I AM A USA CITIZEN I WANT TO MARRY A COSTA RICAN WOMAN. IF I DO CAN WE HAVE A PRE NUP IN COSTA RICA. ... A: You can contact me at 8841-0007, we can take care of the Prenuptual agreement and the wedding. You ... | ||
| dual citizenship | 9/20/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My wife is Costa Rican and we have a son born in the USA. We've been married for 14 years, we also ... A: Your son can apply for Costarrican citizenship, how old is he ? We can help you with the process, he ... | ||
| schools in CR | 9/15/2010 | Beatrice Blake |
| Q: I am an american in san jose living with a Costa Rican woman and her 3 year old daughter, who ... A: I think it would be better to pose this question to the CRLiving Yahoo group: ... | ||
| my child leaving CR | 9/14/2010 | Tucker Comstock |
| Q: i have one question....im a U.S. citizen and i had a child and the father is Costa Rican we were ... A: You are beyond my capability. I suggest connecting an immigration lawyer specialist. From A LOT ... | ||
| Married to Costa Rica resident not Citizen. How does this affect my residency application? | 9/5/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: I am married to a Costa Rican Permanent-Resident. She is a Cuban National but has lived most her ... A: There are several ways of obtaining residency in Costa Rica, you mention (vinculo) which is approved ... | ||
| Laboratory Technology License | 8/30/2010 | Jimmy Beta |
| Q: I am a Canadian certified Medical Laboratory Technologist, in good standing, looking to relocate to ... A: I get this question all the time. Firstly, understanding written Spanish and being able to write in ... | ||
| Place to Relocate in Costa Rica | 8/30/2010 | Tucker Comstock |
| Q: I'm searching Costa Rica to find places to possibly relocate for part of the year in a small home. ... A: Several places come to mind... Ciudad Quesada, north of San Jose, and Turrialba, east of San Jose, ... | ||
| CR or US divorce for expats | 8/24/2010 | Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson. |
| Q: My spouse and I hope to divorce as soon as we find a buyer for our house/property. We are both in ... A: you can get divorced in either Costa Rica or the USA, it is advisable to get divorced in Costa Rica ... | ||
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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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