The Law Connection Group-Colombia: A Family Law, Real Estate and Litigation Law Firm Built for English Speakers
The Law Connection Group Colombia is a bilingual law firm in Colombia specializing in family law, litigation and real estate transactions founded specifically to serve the English-speaking community. We exist because we saw a clear gap, thousands of expats, retirees, digital nomads, and foreign investors were arriving in Colombia every year, facing complex legal situations, and finding almost no qualified legal help they could actually communicate with.
Since our founding, we have assisted thousands of English-speaking clients from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and beyond. Our attorneys are fully qualified to practice law in Colombia and bring a combined experience of over 100 years across family law, real estate law, litigation, and estate planning.
We are not a referral service, a translation agency, or a directory. We are a registered law firm staffed by experienced Colombian attorneys and internationally-trained lawyers, all of whom are fluent in English and deeply familiar with the challenges foreigners face in the Colombian legal system.
If you are looking for a reliable, English-speaking attorney in Colombia, you have found the right firm.
Our Story
LCG-Colombia was born out of firsthand frustration. Our founding partners, themselves expats who relocated to Colombia, experienced the confusion, miscommunication, and legal vulnerability that comes with being a foreigner in an unfamiliar legal system. They knew that what the English-speaking community in Colombia needed was not just a translator, but a team of qualified attorneys who understood both the law and the expat experience.
That is what we set out to build. Today, our law firm serves clients across Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Cali, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Bucaramanga, Manizales and Pereira, in person and remotely. Our mission remains the same as it was on day one, to give English-speaking foreigners in Colombia access to clear, competent, and trustworthy legal representation.
Our Approach to Legal Services in Colombia
Every client who comes to us is dealing with something that matters deeply. A property purchase that represents a significant financial commitment, a family dispute that affects their children, or a legal injustice they need help addressing. We treat every case with that level of seriousness.
Our Colombian attorneys work directly with each client from the first consultation through to resolution. We do not pass files between departments or leave clients waiting for callbacks. We provide honest assessments, clear timelines, and straightforward advice in plain English. Our guides are written by our lawyers and checked for legal accuracy before publishing. Read more about how we use AI.
We specialise in the legal areas most relevant to foreigners living in or moving to Colombia:
Family Law - Divorce, child custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements handled with professionalism and sensitivity. Our family law attorneys in Colombia understand the added complexity that arises when one or both parties are foreign nationals.
Real Estate Law - End-to-end legal support for foreigners buying property in Colombia, including title searches, contract review, due diligence, and deed registration. We protect your investment at every stage.
Litigation - If you need to file a lawsuit in Colombia, whether for fraud, contract breach, medical malpractice, or a relationship scam, our litigation attorneys will represent your interests in the Colombian courts.
Wills and Estate Planning - We assist foreign nationals in drafting legally valid wills under Colombian law and structuring their Colombian assets to ensure their estate is protected and distributed according to their wishes.
For a full overview of our services, visit our individual practice area pages or contact us directly for a free consultation.
Why Choose Us?
As expats and lawyers ourselves, we possess firsthand experience of the cultural and legal nuances in Colombia. Our bilingual team ensures clear communication, eliminating language barriers that often complicate legal matters. We are committed to providing personalized attention, understanding your unique circumstances, and delivering solutions that align with your goals.
Key Team Members
Law Connection Group-Colombia has over 60 staff, with our key management and lead attorney information below. If you need to verify the credentials of another staff member who is not on this list, please contact us.
Isabel Barón - Partner - Lead Litigation Lawyer
Isabel Barón is a Colombian attorney and Partner at LCG-Colombia, focusing on litigation, family law, and criminal law. With more than eight years of experience, including service as a public defender with Colombia's Ombudsman's Office, Isabel represents foreign nationals and Colombians living abroad in divorces, property disputes, debt recovery, criminal defense, and nationality matters. She holds postgraduate specializations in Administrative Law and in Criminal Law and Criminology, and handles most cases through a power of attorney so clients rarely need to travel to Colombia. Isabel is known for coordinating complex, multi-issue cases under a single strategy, giving clients abroad one clear point of legal direction in Colombia.
Jineth Zujey Gomez Calvo - Senior Associate - Lead Real Estate Lawyer
Jineth is a lawyer from the Universidad Católica de Colombia with a specialization in Administrative and Constitutional Law. She leads our real estate practice at LCG-Colombia and oversees property transactions for foreign clients buying in Colombia. She also brings solid litigation experience from administrative, family and labor courts, where she has handled cases from the first filing through to final judgment. Clients value her careful, thorough approach and the way she structures each matter to protect their interests from the start.
Whitman Dario Hernandez Deaza - Senior Associate - Lead Divorce Lawyer
Whitman Dario Hernandez Deaza is a Senior Associate at LCG-Colombia and leads the firm's divorce practice from our Bogotá head office. He studied law and completed a specialization in Private Economic Law at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Before going into private practice he worked in civil and family courts in Colombia's judicial branch. He has more than ten years of litigation experience and represents foreign clients in divorce, custody and child support cases. Whitman has lived in the UK, Australia and the USA and is fluent in English. He understands what clients in cross-border relationships face and gives them clear, results-focused representation.
Sandra Romero - Client Services Manager
Sandra Romero is the Client Services Manager at LCG-Colombia, originally from Bogotá. Sandra leads the client services team, the staff who are the first point of contact for new clients and who guide them through enquiry, engagement, and onboarding with the right lawyer for their matter. Her clear communication and consistent follow-through ensure that every client knows where their case stands and what happens next. Sandra is the person clients can turn to whenever a question or concern needs escalating.
Adriana Romero V - Case Coordination Manager
Adriana Romero V is the Case Coordination Manager at LCG-Colombia, originally from Bogotá. Adriana oversees the progress of active matters across the firm, coordinating between clients, lawyers, notaries, and courts so that each case moves forward on schedule. Her organisational ability and close tracking of deadlines ensure that documents are filed on time and that nothing is left waiting on someone else's desk. Adriana is the person who keeps every case on course from engagement through to completion.
Carolina Villamil - Human Resources and Immigration Coordinator
Carolina Villamil is the Human Resources and Immigration Coordinator at LCG-Colombia, originally from Cali, Colombia. Carolina manages recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day support for the firm's staff, and coordinates the documentation and filings for clients' visa and immigration matters. Her careful handling of paperwork and deadlines ensures that applications are complete before they are submitted and that our team has what it needs to serve clients well. Carolina is the person who keeps both our people and our immigration files in order.
LCG-Colombia by the Numbers
Our law firm has proudly served the English-speaking community in Colombia for a number of years. Here is a snapshot of what that looks like:
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3500+ English-speaking clients assisted
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25+ countries represented in our client base
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100+ years of combined legal experience across our attorney team
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4 core practice areas - family law, real estate, litigation, and estate planning
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All of Colombia - we serve clients in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Cali, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and nationwide
How Can We Assist You Today?
Whether you are newly arrived in Colombia, planning a move, dealing with a legal dispute, or simply need reliable advice from a qualified English-speaking attorney in Colombia, we are here to help. Contact our law firm today for a free initial consultation and speak directly with one of our bilingual Colombian attorneys.