Pablo Enrique Mejía Salgado

Abogado Asociado – Litigios y Resolución de Conflictos

Pablo Enrique Mejía Salgado

Abogado Asociado – Litigios y Resolución de Conflictos

Profile

Abogado Asociado de Trade & Law Services (TLS), donde forma parte del área de Litigios y Resolución de Conflictos.

Cuenta con más de 13 años de experiencia profesional en el Poder Judicial de Costa Rica, desarrollando su carrera en diferentes ámbitos de la institución. Durante su trayectoria se desempeñó como Defensor Público Laboral, Asesor Jurídico del Consejo Superior del Poder Judicial y Asesor Jurídico de la Dirección Jurídica del Poder Judicial.

Su práctica profesional se concentra en litigios, derecho público y administrativo, contratación pública, derecho laboral público y privado, contratación inmobiliaria y resolución de controversias. Asimismo, posee experiencia en fideicomisos, alianzas público-privadas y asuntos jurídicos relacionados con el Sistema Bancario Nacional.

Su trayectoria en el sector público y en el ejercicio privado le permite brindar asesoría y representación legal con una visión integral, particularmente en asuntos que requieren el manejo de procesos judiciales y administrativos, controversias complejas, negociación y prevención de contingencias legales.

Education and Certifications

Licenciatura en Derecho, Universidad Internacional de las Américas.
Abogado, incorporado al Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Costa Rica, carné profesional N.° 27217.
Notario Público, Dirección Nacional de Notariado de Costa Rica.

Professional Career

Abogado Asociado – Litigios y Resolución de Conflictos, Trade & Law Services (TLS).
Asesor Jurídico, Dirección Jurídica del Poder Judicial.
Asesor Jurídico, Consejo Superior del Poder Judicial.
Defensor Público Laboral, Poder Judicial.

Más de 13 años de experiencia profesional en diferentes áreas del Poder Judicial de Costa Rica.

Áreas de Práctica

Litigios y Resolución de Conflictos.
Derecho Público y Administrativo.
Contratación Pública.
Derecho Laboral
Público y Privado.
Derecho Civil y Comercial.
Contratación Inmobiliaria.
Fideicomisos y Alianzas Público-Privadas.
Derecho Bancario y regulación del
Sistema Bancario Nacional.
Procedimientos Judiciales y Administrativos.

Professional Associations

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Dirección Nacional de Notariado de Costa Rica.

Education and Certifications

Currently (since 2025) pursuing an LLM in Corporate Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Postgraduate Diploma in Insurance Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2020).
Specialization in Notarial Law, Universidad Internacional de las Américas (2018).
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Internacional de las Américas (2014).
Financial, Insurance, Legal, and Operational Risk Technician, University of Costa Rica (2014).
Business Course, University of Michigan (2020)

Professional Career

Trade & Law Services, Costa Rica – Founding Partner and Director (2023–present).
Escrow International Services, Costa Rica and USA – CEO (2022–present).
Interlex – Bufete Echeverría, Costa Rica – Associate Attorney (2020–2023).
Orbe Legal, Costa Rica – Lawyer (2017–2020).
Costa Rican Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises, Costa Rica – Board Member for the 2024 term.
AIDA Costa Rica – Fiscal (2020–present).
Organizing Committee of the International Congress of Insurance Law (CILA), Costa Rica – Board Member (2023).

Practice Areas

Insurance/reinsurance law

Elaboración de dictámenes jurídicos.
Advice and support in relationships with insurance intermediaries and SUGESE.
Analysis and adaptation of life policies and medical expenses (drafting of general, particular and special conditions, delimitation and limitation of risk.
Constitution of insurance companies and insurance intermediaries.
Legal assistance in the processing of incidents/claims. (Advice throughout the claim process including Review and Writing of decline letters)
Assistance in the processing of claims/negotiations.
Risk analysis.
Drafting, negotiation and advice on TPA contracts, reinsurance, personal insurance line.
Advice on assistance contracts.
Verification of viability of legal action.
Legal defense. (Litigation, I have a negotiating spirit, generating great success throughout my career, seeking conciliatory solutions when they exist)
Corporate law:
Legal advice to companies in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and financing operations.
Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, shareholder agreements and corporate documents.
Regulatory compliance and legal risk management for companies in various sectors.
Representation in commercial litigation and resolution of disputes between partners, shareholders and corporate entities.
Real estate law:
Legal Advice: Provide guidance on the purchase, sale, rental, and development of properties.
Review and Drafting of Contracts: Prepare and review purchase and sale contracts, leases, mortgages, and other legal documents related to real estate.
Due Diligence: Conduct thorough property investigations to ensure there are no legal issues, such as liens, easements, or pending litigation.
Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in property-related litigation, such as boundary disputes, zoning issues, and landlord-tenant disputes.
Registry Procedures: Assist in the registration of properties in public registries and in obtaining property titles.
Real Estate Development: Advise on real estate development projects, including obtaining permits, compliance with urban and environmental regulations, and structuring financing.
Planning and Land Use: Assist with zoning and land use issues, ensuring that real estate projects comply with local regulations.
Negotiations: Participate in real estate transaction negotiations to secure favorable terms for your clients.

Professional Associations

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Fiscal of the Costa Rican Association of Insurance Law (ACODES).
Member of AIDA (International Association for Insurance Law), Reinsurance Chapter.