CaribbeanCounsel- Esteban A. Sanchez- Attorney

The practice is led by attorney Esteban A. Sánchez, trained at the Dominican Republic's top-ranked law firm, with over a decade of experience in real estate transactions and litigation for international clients. Our work is grounded in a proprietary database of more than 3,000 Dominican court decisions, which means our recommendations reflect how local courts actually rule, not general theory.

Our Services

Pre-Purchase Protection. Before you sign or pay anything, we verify what the seller will not tell you: title status, liens and encumbrances, the developer's track record, construction permits, and the real meaning of every clause in your contract. Our due diligence reports are delivered in plain English with clear go or no-go guidance.

Real Estate Closings. Full legal representation for property purchases in Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Bávaro, and throughout the Dominican Republic: contract negotiation, escrow coordination, title transfer, and registration. Flat fee quoted upfront as a percentage of the purchase price, with third-party costs itemized separately and never marked up.

Developer Disputes. When a pre-construction project is delayed, stalled, or abandoned, we act: formal demand proceedings, penalty claims, payment suspension strategies, contract termination, and litigation before the courts of La Altagracia, where these cases are decided and where we appear regularly. Dominican courts order developers to return purchase money with interest in cases like these, and we know the criteria they apply because we have analyzed their rulings systematically.

Corporate Structuring. Formation of Dominican companies (SRL) for property ownership, including tax and succession planning considerations for foreign owners.

Inheritance and Succession. We guide foreign heirs through the Dominican succession process: determination of heirs, foreign will recognition, and property transfers, entirely remotely when possible.

Resort and Visitor Injury Claims. Representation of foreign visitors injured at Dominican resorts and hotels, an area where local knowledge is decisive: the correct legal entities to pursue, the two-year limitations period, and the evidentiary standards Dominican courts apply.

How We Work

Everything is handled in English (and Spanish, French upon arrangement). Fees are flat and quoted before any engagement, never hourly. We answer every inquiry within 24 hours. Most matters are handled entirely remotely: our clients close purchases, resolve disputes, and complete successions without traveling to the Dominican Republic. Every case begins with a free case review, so you know where you stand before spending anything