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Can someone recommend a good attorney?

Rdeayala
#1

Hello all.


I'm Rafael.  My husband Jared and I live in Texas, USA.   We have decided to start exploring options for retirement overseas, and Portugal is at the top of the list. I suppose one of the first steps would be to consult w/ a Portuguese immigration attorney as I understand that the laws have recently changed.  Can someone recommend a good attorney?  We are planning a visit in October and would like to establish a professional relationship w/ someone beforehand. 


obrigado y'all!

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CaroKann
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Demandez à votre ambassade : ils ont des listes de « bons avocats » qui parlent anglais américains »

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SimCityAT
#3
Demandez à votre ambassade : ils ont des listes de « bons avocats » qui parlent anglais américains »
-@CaroKann


Please write in English.


For the benefit of the OP.


Ask your embassy: they have lists of “good lawyers” who speak American English”
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JohnnyPT
#4

Hi Rafael, Welcome.


I don't think you need a lawyer to get a visa. You have good examples here of US citizens who have done it all by themselves. But it depends on each person...


Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others)

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=971460


Residence Rights in Portugal for UK citizens after BREXIT (it applies also to non EU countries):

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=908742


Solicitors, Lawyers & Administrative division of Portugal:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=941009


Best Regards

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Bhavna
#5

Hello everyone,


Please note that this thread is now on the Anglophone Portugal forum (It was previously on the francophone forum)


all the best

Bhavna

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