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NomadLawyer

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American expat in Switzerland

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American

Lives in Canton of Zurich

Speaks English, Spanish

Registration: 27 September 2010

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NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
seoulguy

Puerto Rico vs. Expat Havens in the Americas by seoulguy

I have read the posts, and I can see that many are a reflection of (let's face it) the increasing bad to shockingly bad behavior worldwide. This puts would-be expats in an awkward position, perhaps having to make the best choice among the many ...

NomadLawyer

Here is a bitter example of why PR will remain a better choice as a retirement destination than anywhere else in the Americas outside of N. America. That said, I still think Portugal deserves a look, as does Thailand, which is a popular place for ... Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
seoulguy

Puerto Rico vs. Expat Havens in the Americas by seoulguy

I have read the posts, and I can see that many are a reflection of (let's face it) the increasing bad to shockingly bad behavior worldwide. This puts would-be expats in an awkward position, perhaps having to make the best choice among the many ...

NomadLawyer

Portugal is very cheap, in my experience, and crime, particularly violent crime, is also quite low, especially compared to Latin America and the Caribbean. Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
seoulguy

Puerto Rico vs. Expat Havens in the Americas by seoulguy

I have read the posts, and I can see that many are a reflection of (let's face it) the increasing bad to shockingly bad behavior worldwide. This puts would-be expats in an awkward position, perhaps having to make the best choice among the many ...

NomadLawyer

Apparently, Portugal beats them all, even with them in the Euro zone. Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
JaniceT

Opening a business by JaniceT

Evening all. Can you please advice on how difficult it is for saffas to relocate to PR. We are wanting to start 2 businesses and probably buy some land. Im getting a lot of different advice. We heading over end of August to hopefully get the ...

NomadLawyer

It can be very difficult. I once had to wait months to receive an LLC Certificate of Organization from the PR Secretary of State. There is an express service that claims to do it faster but it also costs four times as much. You can’t open the ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

Legal services in Puerto Rico by Priscilla

Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Puerto Rico. What types of legal services might an ...

NomadLawyer

To clarify: A lawyer has to pass the state bar to practice at the state level. In most states, that is enough to also practice at the federal level so long as you are sworn in to a district federal court in your state. But because the quality of ... Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
JaniceT

Opening a business by JaniceT

Evening all. Can you please advice on how difficult it is for saffas to relocate to PR. We are wanting to start 2 businesses and probably buy some land. Im getting a lot of different advice. We heading over end of August to hopefully get the ...

NomadLawyer

I posted all of the steps to registering a business a few years ago. This being PR, there are a lot of contingent steps that need to be followed, upfront fees that need to be made, and time that needs to wasted. Good luck! Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Legal services in Puerto Rico by Priscilla

Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Puerto Rico. What types of legal services might an ...

NomadLawyer

At the state level, there are a lot of incompetent lawyers, horrendous court administration, and biased judges. The lawyers who practice at the federal level are generally better. You can find good lawyers there. Better to ask a lawyer friend to ... Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
seoulguy

Vehicular jungle by seoulguy

I couldn't find current statistics on pedestrian mortality, but I did find the following article with stunning statistics: ...

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Running over pedestrians and bicyclists is bad enough. And then they just take off leaving them there. Hit-and-runs all over the place. Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ajgreene

Can I realistically make my dream a reality? by Ajgreene

Hello all... New member here... I'll get straight to it. I really want to be in Puerto Rico. I love everything about it. I actually just got back from a long weekend trip there yesterday (this is not a hangover post though). I speak no Spanish ...

NomadLawyer

Hi, AJ. Welcome. 1) Probably not. I generally put the chances of you finding a job that can support your family at less than 10%. 2) Yes, but what will happen in practice is that you’ll burn through your cash reserves and not find a job ... Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jcherry

Possibly Moving to Trujillo Alto Any Advice I should Know? by Jcherry

Hey guys, I am currently looking at a property to purhase in the Trujillo Alto area. I just wanted hear from folk familiar with Trujillo Alto about what to expect from living there. I am a single African American male who travels a lot, ...

NomadLawyer

Your research is accurate- it is residential and non-touristy. It’s neither bad or great. Has relatively good access to the major chain stores and mall. It comes down to the property, really. Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Successes in your career in Puerto Rico by Priscilla

Hello, Becoming an expat means starting over in a new country, and a lot of times that also means starting over in your career as well. How have your skills and experiences evolved since moving to Puerto Rico? What does being successful ...

NomadLawyer

I remember seeing statistics saying that PR’s cost of living was on par with the DC area (where I grew up), which is above the national average. But, you know what they say about statistics... Perhaps the metric adjusted for local purchasing ... Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Successes in your career in Puerto Rico by Priscilla

Hello, Becoming an expat means starting over in a new country, and a lot of times that also means starting over in your career as well. How have your skills and experiences evolved since moving to Puerto Rico? What does being successful ...

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
Veesha

Looking to move to PR, but hubby is wary, info appreciated!!!! by Veesha

We currently live in Texas, and I DESPERATELY want to move to Puerto Rico. I have my heart set on beautiful mountains. Both my husband and I speak Spanish and have spent most of our lives around the world, but especially liked Latin America. It ...

NomadLawyer

Rich and poor alike were affected by the lack of power, water, cell service, blocked roads and lack of supplies. The exception being if you were well-off enough to charter a flight off the island after the storm. Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Successes in your career in Puerto Rico by Priscilla

Hello, Becoming an expat means starting over in a new country, and a lot of times that also means starting over in your career as well. How have your skills and experiences evolved since moving to Puerto Rico? What does being successful ...

NomadLawyer

PR’s cost of living isn’t lower than the States, generally. It’s actually higher than most places in the States. Read More

NomadLawyer replied to a thread
6 years ago
Veesha

Looking to move to PR, but hubby is wary, info appreciated!!!! by Veesha

We currently live in Texas, and I DESPERATELY want to move to Puerto Rico. I have my heart set on beautiful mountains. Both my husband and I speak Spanish and have spent most of our lives around the world, but especially liked Latin America. It ...

NomadLawyer

I lived in Panama too. Panama is definitely hotter than PR. Read More