Adriana Tibisay Meneses Cañas - Senior Associate
Litigation Lawyer at LCG-Colombia
Adriana Tibisay Meneses Cañas is a litigation lawyer at LCG-Colombia, representing foreign clients in civil, labor, administrative and family matters before Colombian courts and public authorities. A law graduate of Universidad Simón Bolívar in Barranquilla with postgraduate studies at Universidad Libre in Bogotá, Adriana drafts and answers lawsuits, brings tutela actions and files formal petitions on behalf of English-speaking clients. She pairs careful preparation with a strong sense of responsibility for deadlines, so every case is built on solid ground from the first filing.
Personal Story
Adriana began her legal career on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, earning her law degree in Barranquilla before moving to Bogotá to continue her studies at Universidad Libre. That path gave her first-hand experience of how courts and public offices work in different parts of the country.
Representative experience
Since graduating in 2017, Adriana has worked as a litigator across labor, administrative, family and civil law, taking cases from the first draft of a claim through to the court’s decision. She has prepared and answered lawsuits, brought tutela actions to protect clients’ fundamental rights, and filed derechos de petición to force government bodies and private companies to respond. Her work across so many areas of law means she can handle the overlapping problems foreign clients often face, such as an employment dispute that also involves a government agency, or a family matter with a civil claim attached.
Licensed To Practice
Consejo Superior de la Judicatura - Tarjeta Profesional #290211 (C.C 109 047 7116)— verify registered attorneys through the Registro Nacional de Abogados, Consejo Superior de la Judicatura. Licensed to practice in Colombia.
Academic Background
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Law Degree (Abogada) - 2012-2017, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla
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Postgraduate Studies - 2021-2022, Universidad Libre, Bogotá
Professional Experience in Colombian Legal Services
Litigation
Drafting and filing lawsuits for foreign clients in Colombian courts, from the initial claim to final judgment
Preparing the defense and formal response when a client has been sued in Colombia
Explaining court costs and fees up front so clients know what a case will cost before it starts
Pursuing enforcement actions to recover unpaid debts and obligations
Resolving property disputes, including possession problems and conflicts with tenants or co-owners
Handling disputes over business contracts and commercial agreements
Pursuing compensation for foreign clients injured or targeted by crime in Colombia
Reviewing case files and monitoring every procedural step so deadlines aren’t missed
Administrative and Constitutional Law
Bringing tutela actions to protect a client’s constitutional rights when a fast court decision is needed
Filing formal petitions (derechos de petición) to get answers and documents from government entities and private companies
Dealing with public authorities and administrative bodies on behalf of clients
Challenging administrative decisions that affect a client’s rights
Labor Law
Representing clients in employment disputes before Colombia’s labor courts
Advising foreign employees and employers on unpaid wages, wrongful dismissal and severance claims
Family Law
Representing clients before family courts in divorce, custody and child support matters
Drafting the filings and supporting documents family courts require
Civil Law
Drafting, reviewing and resolving disputes over civil contracts
Preparing legal documents, agreements and formal notices for clients
Working With Adriana
For many foreign clients, a legal problem in Colombia means paperwork in a language they don’t read and a court system that moves at its own pace. Adriana brings order to that process. She prepares every filing carefully, keeps track of each deadline and makes sure nothing stalls because a document or response was missed. Clients find her dependable, quick to understand a new case and honest about what a claim can realistically achieve. To see how the whole team works with you day to day, read what to expect when working with us.