I received a claim or summons
A formal notice may require a decision by a specific date. Tell us what kind of matter it concerns and when action may be needed.
Describe the situation ↗︎LAWYERS AND NOTARIES · GUATEMALA
Need a lawyer in Guatemala?
Begin with what happened and the decision that needs attention.
A claim, a breached agreement, a summons or a shareholder dispute cannot be addressed with a generic answer. EQUILIBRIUM advises and represents individuals and businesses in Guatemala, with legal service in English and Spanish.
A short account is enough for the first contact. If you have a hearing, summons or approaching date, mention it. Please do not send the full file or sensitive information yet. Sending a message does not confirm immediate availability or acceptance of the matter.
YOUR STARTING POINT
What situation do you need to address?
Choose the description closest to yours. You do not need to know which field of law applies before starting the conversation.
There is a detention or criminal matter
For a detention or criminal matter, first establish what happened, which authority is involved and whether a summons or hearing is approaching. Share only those initial details.
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A contract is not being performed
Payments, delivery, guarantees or interpretation may be disputed. We begin with the agreement and what each party did afterward.
Frame the issue ↗︎
Shareholders are in conflict
Company decisions, agreements, management and individual interests need to be read together.
Outline the conflict ↗︎
I have an employment or family matter
People, obligations and records may carry different consequences depending on the relationship and stage of the matter.
Tell us what matters ↗︎
There is a dispute over property
Ownership, co-ownership, cadastral questions or rights in an asset call for a clear view of title, acts and people involved.
Begin the review ↗︎
I plan to operate or invest in Guatemala
Before choosing a structure, define the activity, participants and objective of the operation.
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I do not know how to classify it
Explain it in your own words. We can determine whether it falls within the firm's practice and what information will need closer review.
Start without labels ↗︎HOW THE WORK BEGINS
Clarity first. Then a grounded course of action.
We do not offer an answer before understanding the facts. The first conversation locates the issue and determines what needs closer examination.
- 01
Establish the moment
What happened, what record exists and whether a date affects the decision.
- 02
Reconstruct the matter
Separate facts, relationships, rights and points that still need verification.
- 03
Agree on the scope
Determine whether advice, negotiation, formalisation or representation is appropriate and on what terms.
BEFORE YOU WRITE
Four details are enough to begin.
- What happened, in one sentence.
- Whether there is a summons, hearing or approaching date.
- Where in Guatemala the matter arises or has effects.
- How you would prefer to continue the conversation.
Do not include third-party names, documents or confidential details in this first message. An appropriate channel for reviewing them can be agreed later.
FIRST CONTACT
Tell us only what is needed to begin.
This form prepares a WhatsApp message for your review before you send it. You can also message +502 5460 3202 directly. If a date is approaching, mention it at the start.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What to know before the first contact.
Do I need to know which legal specialty applies?
No. Describe the situation and the decision you face. Its legal classification depends on the facts and should not be imposed before they are understood.
What if a date is approaching?
Mention it in your first message. A summons, hearing or deadline can change the priority of reviewing a matter. Sending a message does not guarantee immediate availability.
Can I consult from outside Guatemala?
Yes. The firm can provide legal service in English and speak with individuals, businesses or foreign counsel about matters with effects in Guatemala.
Can I send documents through this form?
This form only prepares a short WhatsApp message. Before sharing documents or third-party information, agree with the firm on the appropriate channel.