Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal solutions backed by decades of experience in the Dominican Republic.

All Our Practice Areas

Litigation

We provide comprehensive legal representation before all courts and judicial bodies across the country.

Foreign Investment

We advise local and international investors on incentives, business structuring, and legal compliance.

Intellectual Property & Telecommunications

We protect trademarks, patents, copyrights, and provide legal counsel on telecommunications matters.

Criminal Law

Legal defense and representation for individuals and businesses in criminal proceedings under applicable laws.

Family Law

Divorce, child custody, child support, succession matters, and comprehensive family legal services.

Real Estate Law

Legal assistance with real estate transactions, title registration, condominiums, and due diligence.

Contracts

Drafting, negotiation, review, and legal analysis of civil, commercial, and corporate agreements.

Energy & Mining Law

Legal counsel on energy and mining projects, regulatory compliance, and sector-specific matters.

Public Procurement

Advisory services for public bidding processes, government contracts, and public-private partnerships.

Consulting & Investigations

Preventive legal analysis and internal investigations for businesses and institutions.

Labor & Employment Law

Legal counsel for employers and employees regarding hiring, termination, workplace disputes, and labor compliance.

Healthcare Law

Legal advisory and representation in matters involving healthcare regulations, medical liability, and social security.

Tax & Commercial Law

Tax planning, corporate taxation, business compliance, and commercial legal advisory.

Administrative Law

Representation before government agencies, municipalities, and public institutions.

Constitutional Law

Protection of constitutional rights through legal actions and constitutional proceedings.

Debt Collection

Judicial and extrajudicial recovery of outstanding debts and accounts receivable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We Answer Your Questions The Most Common Questions About Our Services Legal services. If you can't find the answer you're looking for, contact us and we'll be happy to assist you.

If you're unsure which legal service best fits your situation, simply contact us. We will evaluate your case and connect you with the attorney who specializes in the relevant area, whether it's family law, real estate, labor law, criminal law, or another practice.

Yes. We conduct an initial evaluation of your case to understand your needs and explain the legal options available to you. The cost depends on the complexity of the matter, and we will provide you with transparent pricing before any legal process begins.

**Yes. We represent both Dominican and international clients residing abroad, particularly in matters involving divorce, inheritance, foreign investment, and legal procedures that can be handled remotely.**

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Office

Calle Sócrates Nolasco No. 2 esq. Gustavo Mejía Ricart, Ensanche Naco, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, República Dominicana

Contact

Mail: info@leonyraful.com.do
Phone: +1 (809)541-7771

Hours

Monday to friday: 9AM - 6PM

Litigation

Litigation is the core of our firm. We represent individuals and legal entities before all instances of the Dominican justice system in civil, criminal, administrative, tax, real estate, and family matters. Our approach stems from a clear premise: before resorting to the courts, we exhaust conciliation and negotiation avenues to resolve the conflict in a more agile, cost-effective, and favorable manner for our client.

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Foreign Investment

Foreign investors interested in the Dominican Republic will find in León & Raful a multidisciplinary platform covering practically all areas of law. This integration allows them to make their investment more effectively, with comprehensive advice tailored to the specific type of industry or commerce they wish to develop and to the various incentives offered by Dominican legislation.

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Propiedad Intelectual

The Dominican Republic has modern legislation with a high level of protection for intellectual property rights, articulated primarily around Law No. 65-00 on Copyright and Law No. 20-00 on Industrial Property. Our firm has a specialized department composed of experts who handle both disciplines in their administrative aspects and in representation before the courts.

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Criminal Law

Dominican criminal laws have undergone a profound transformation in recent years, and our team remains fully up to date with the new framework. Law No. 74-25, which establishes the new Penal Code, was promulgated on August 3, 2025, replacing the 1884 code. In accordance with its vacatio legis period, it enters into force in August 2026 and incorporates new criminal offenses and a modernized penalty regime.

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Family Law

Family law, a sub-branch of civil law, is one of the areas for which our firm is most renowned. We have a team of highly accredited professionals in the field, supported by an interdisciplinary group of psychologists, psychiatrists, family therapists, and sociologists, allowing us to handle each case with human sensitivity as well as legal soundness.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate law is one of the fastest-growing branches in our firm. We have several lawyers specialized in the in-depth management of Law No. 108-05 on Real Estate Registration and its regulations, backed by extensive jurisprudential experience that allows us to assist our clients throughout the entire national territory.

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Contracts

Prestamos asesoría en la estructuración, negociación, revisión y ejecución de contratos civiles, comerciales y administrativos. Nuestro enfoque busca anticipar riesgos, proteger los intereses de nuestros clientes y garantizar que cada acuerdo responda a sus objetivos jurídicos y comerciales.

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Energy & Mining Law

Asesoramos a empresas, inversionistas y particulares en los aspectos regulatorios, contractuales y contenciosos relacionados con los sectores energético y minero. Nuestro equipo ofrece acompañamiento jurídico en el desarrollo de proyectos, el cumplimiento del marco normativo y la gestión de los riesgos propios de industrias altamente reguladas.

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Contrataciones Públicas

Public procurement is today a specialized area within administrative law, with its own framework and growing complexity. We offer comprehensive support to state suppliers and public institutions in all phases of the process: planning, participation in selection procedures, contract execution, challenges, and dispute resolution.

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Consulting & Investigations

Ofrecemos opiniones legales, investigaciones jurídicas y análisis especializados sobre asuntos de alta complejidad. Nuestro equipo desarrolla estudios sustentados en la legislación, la doctrina y la jurisprudencia más relevante, proporcionando criterios técnicos que facilitan la toma de decisiones y la prevención de contingencias legales.

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Labor & Employment Law

Labor relations in the Dominican Republic are governed by the Labor Code (Law No. 16-92), which has a markedly protective character regarding the worker, regulating hiring, working hours, labor benefits, contract termination, and rights derived from the employment relationship. We advise employers and employees on compliance with these regulations, the drafting of contracts and internal policies, and representation before the labor jurisdiction when conflicts reach the courts.

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Derecho de la Salud y Seguridad Social

Our team has closely monitored the reform and regulatory production processes in the health and social security sector in the Dominican Republic. We have participated in the drafting of relevant legislation and regulations in this field, including standards linked to the General Health Law No. 42-01 and legislation on HIV and AIDS, as well as regulations and provisions derived from Law No. 87-01 that creates the Dominican Social Security System.

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Tax & Commercial Law

Our tax and commercial practice is carried out by highly experienced attorneys who also hold training as accounting and financial advisors. This combination allows us to provide truly comprehensive advice that considers not only the legal consequences of each transaction, but also its tax, accounting, and financial impact.

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Administrative Law

In administrative law, we offer consulting and legal representation to international organizations, non-governmental organizations, cooperation entities, and individuals and legal entities that interact with the Dominican State, municipalities, and autonomous and decentralized entities, as well as any of their dependencies. Our practice encompasses preventive counseling and the defense of the citizen's interests before the Administration.

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Constitutional Law

Constitutional law is another of our greatest strengths. We have lawyers specialized in constitutional-rank norms and the general principles underlying the interpretation, application, and scope of fundamental rights—a field that requires a deep understanding of the block of constitutionality and the doctrine of the Constitutional Court.

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Debt Collection

Brindamos representación integral en procesos de cobro judicial y extrajudicial, orientada a la recuperación eficiente de créditos y al resguardo de los intereses patrimoniales de nuestros clientes. Diseñamos estrategias jurídicas adaptadas a cada caso, procurando soluciones ágiles y efectivas, tanto para personas como para empresas.

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