Attorney Roger Petersen's book - 'The Legal Guide to Costa Rica' is without doubt a most valuable tool for those considering Costa Rica for either retirement or business.

There have been significant changes in Costa Rica during the past ten years as the country attempts to emulate the economic and regulatory systems of more developed nations to spur it's own development. This policy has created significant changes and modifications of existing laws and practices making it more important than ever that those settling in Costa Rica understand the system.

Most of the articles below have been written by attorney Petersen or reproduced from 'The Legal Guide to Costa Rica' with the written permission of attorney Roger Petersen who has been an attorney since 1992 and is a member of both the Costa Rican and Florida Bar. A few articles have been written by his associate attorney Rick Philps.