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O advogado Garcia é um excelente profissional, muito atencioso e prestativo. Demonstra grande conhecimento e profissionalismo. Recomendo com confiança.
Law firm · Portugal · Brazil · Spain
Law without borders.
Rigorous defence.
Dr. Ricardo Garcia is a lawyer registered in Portugal, Brazil and Spain. He assists individuals and companies in ten areas of law, with direct contact and clear information at every stage.
PortugalPortuguese Bar (OA)
BrazilOAB
SpainICAM
3 Bars
registrations: PT, BR and ES
3 offices
Caldas da Rainha, Araxá and Madrid
10 areas
of law covered
106 reviews
from clients on Google
Practice areas
Ten areas of law,
one standard of rigour
From a residence permit to a defence in criminal proceedings, every case starts the same way: listening, reviewing the documents and explaining the way forward before acting.
01Immigration LawVisasResidenceCitizenshipVisas, residence permits, family reunification and Portuguese citizenship, from application to appeal.02Criminal LawDefenceDefendantsVictimsDefence of suspects and defendants and representation of victims, from investigation to appeal, including economic crime and criminal compliance.03Family & InheritanceDivorceParental responsibilityEstatesDivorce, parental responsibility, division of assets, wills and estates, with agreement as the priority.04Real Estate LawPurchase and saleLeasingRegistrationsPurchase and sale, legal due diligence, leasing, land registry and licensing, for individuals and investors.05Employment LawContractsDismissalsWorkplace accidentsEmployment contracts, dismissals, disciplinary procedures, workplace accidents and disputes, for employees and companies.06Civil LawContractsCivil liabilityDebt recoveryContracts, civil liability, compensation, debt recovery and litigation in court or arbitration.07Corporate & CommercialCompaniesCommercial contractsGovernanceCompany formation, commercial contracts, corporate transactions, governance and shareholder disputes.08Private International LawForeign judgmentsInternational contractsInternational familyRecognition of foreign judgments, international contracts, family matters and estates involving several countries.09Consumer LawWarrantiesConsumer contractsComplaintsDefending consumers against companies and helping businesses comply with consumer rules.10Out-of-Court ResolutionMediationNegotiationSettlementsMediation, debt negotiation, settlements and regularisation outside the courts: faster, cheaper and confidential.
Clear solutions for
situations that cannot wait
Garcia Advocacia & Assessoria Jurídica is based in Caldas da Rainha, in central Portugal, and assists clients across the country and abroad. Each case is handled with the urgency it requires and a strategy tailored to the client.
We act proactively: we identify risks and alternatives early, explain the options in plain language and keep clients informed without them having to ask. More than a law firm, you are looking for a partner to solve the problem.
International practice
Three jurisdictions,
one point of contact
Registered with the Bar Associations of Portugal, Brazil and Spain, and working with partner lawyers in several countries, the firm handles matters that cross borders: immigration, estates, divorce, companies and contracts.
PortugalHead office · Caldas da Rainha
BrazilAraxá, Minas Gerais
SpainMadrid
Portugal · Brazil · Spain
Why Garcia Advocacia
What you can expect
in every case
Security
A lawyer trained in Criminal Law, Civil Law, Criminology and international compliance, with experience in the areas he handles.
Transparency
Clear and regular information on the progress of your case, deadlines and costs.
Direct contact
You speak to the lawyer responsible for your case, by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Data protection
Professional secrecy and handling of your personal and business data in line with the GDPR.
Cross-border view
Registration with three Bars and practical knowledge of the Portuguese, Brazilian and Spanish systems.
Partner network
Partner lawyers in Brazil, Portugal, Spain and Israel for cases that require it.
Dr. Ricardo Garcia
“Liberty is the right to do whatever the laws permit.”
Montesquieu
A lawyer trained in Brazil and Europe, with a Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Law and expertise in International Compliance Management. Registered with the OA, OAB and ICAM, and an active member of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe.
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What our clients
say about us
★★★★★
Sr: Ricardo Garcia
Gostaria de dizer que fui muito bem atendido, com explicações fantásticas sobre o que eu procurava. Foram muito claros em suas respostas e tiraram todas as minhas dúvidas sem deixar nada a desejar. Foram diretos e explicaram tudo tão bem que me deixaram muito tranquilo. Indico os seus serviços 1000%! Com certeza voltarei a contactá-los caso precise.
Quisiera decir que recibí una atención excelente, con explicaciones fantásticas sobre lo que buscaba. Fueron muy claros en sus respuestas y resolvieron todas mis dudas sin dejar nada que desear. Fueron muy directos y me lo explicaron todo tan bien que me quedé muy tranquilo. Recomiendo sus servicios al 1000%. Sin duda volveré a contactar con ellos si lo necesito.
I would like to say that I received excellent service, with fantastic explanations regarding what I was looking for. They were very clear in their answers and cleared up all my doubts, exceeding my expectations. They were very direct and explained everything so well that I felt completely at ease. I recommend their services 1000%! I will definitely contact them again if I need anything.
★★★★★
Gostamos muito, esclarecedor, tirou nossas dúvidas com precisão!! Recomendamos.
★★★★★
A Assessoria do Ricardo trabalha com um nível de seriedade e competência acima da média. Desde o primeiro contato, já transmite confiança, mostrando domínio total do que faz.
Todo o processo foi conduzido com muita responsabilidade, clareza e profissionalismo. É aquele tipo de serviço que você fica tranquilo, porque sabe que está em boas mãos.
Recomendo de olhos fechados!
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Atendimento muito bom
★★★★★
Dr Ricardo transmite muita confiança, conhecimento técnico sólido e argumentação de um advogado ágil e competente, além de ser muito prestativo. Recomendo.
★★★★★
Ricardo, is awesome.
Great English, super informative and a lovely guy.
Can’t recommend him enough
★★★★★
Uma assessoria de excelência, direta e humana nada parecida com outras que vi, aconselhamento real sobre migração e trabalhos no exterior visando bem estar do cliente.
Nada menos que excelente.
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Sempre muito atencioso e prestativo, é muito competente no que exerce a função ! Eu moro no Brasil e ele fez toda a documentação pra mim da minha negociação internacional , sempre Vecol muito profissionalismo e competência que é de sua pessoa. Contém sempre com o Dr Ricardo Garcia para o que precisarem em questões jurídicas que você sempre estará bem orientado e tranquilo !
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