The Law Connection Group-Mexico
LCG-Mexico was founded by expats, for expats. We built this firm because we experienced firsthand how difficult it is to navigate a foreign legal system without the right support. Most law firms in Mexico operate in Spanish and serve local clients. We do things differently.
Our attorneys are bilingual, experienced in Mexican federal law, and focused exclusively on serving the English-speaking community. Whether you are relocating to Mexico, buying property, dealing with a family law matter, or setting up a business, you will work directly with a qualified lawyer who understands your situation and speaks your language.
Why Choose Us?
Most of our team has lived through the same process our clients face. We came to Mexico, figured out the legal landscape, and built a firm around that experience. That background shapes how we work.
We do not hand you off to assistants or case managers. Every client at LCG-Mexico works directly with one of our attorneys from start to finish. We explain everything in plain English, keep you updated throughout your case, and make sure you understand every document before you sign it.
Our Team
Sarah Whitmore - Senior Partner
Sarah Whitmore is a bilingual attorney from Toronto, Canada, with 18 years of experience in real estate and immigration law. She relocated to Mexico herself and went through the same residency and property purchase process that many of our clients face. That background gives her a practical understanding that goes beyond legal training.
Sarah leads the firm's real estate and immigration practice. She has worked with hundreds of clients on fideicomiso structures, title searches, and residency applications at every level. She is known for being thorough, clear, and easy to reach. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Alejandro Ruiz - Partner
Alejandro Ruiz was born and raised in Yucatan and has spent 15 years practicing litigation in local and federal courts. He knows the courts, the procedures, and the judges. That local knowledge matters when you are in a dispute.
Alejandro handles civil, commercial, and debt collection cases for both individuals and businesses. He represents foreign clients and understands the specific challenges they face when involved in Mexican legal proceedings. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Emily Carter - Senior Associate
Emily Carter is a family law attorney from London with 12 years of international legal experience. She handles divorce, child custody, child support, and estate matters for expat families in Mexico. Family law cases are often the most stressful legal situations our clients go through, and Emily's approach reflects that. She is direct, empathetic, and focused on practical outcomes.
Emily works closely with the firm's bilingual team and is particularly experienced in cross-border family and inheritance matters. Fluent in English, conversational Spanish.
Carlos Mendoza - Associate Lawyer
Carlos Mendoza is a corporate attorney based in Mexico City with 17 years of experience in business formation and compliance. He works primarily with foreign entrepreneurs and investors who want to set up a Mexican company, whether for real estate investment, a service business, or operational purposes.
Carlos handles company formation, shareholder agreements, and ongoing regulatory compliance. He is known for straightforward advice and for catching problems before they become expensive. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Ricardo Salinas - Associate Lawyer
Ricardo Salinas has 20 years of experience in financial law and asset protection, working primarily with foreign investors on high-value real estate acquisitions in Mexico. He oversees due diligence, escrow coordination, and the full transaction process from offer to title registration.
Ricardo's relationships with notaries, banks, and government offices around Mexico mean transactions move efficiently and without surprises. If you are making a significant investment in Mexico, having Ricardo involved from the beginning reduces your risk considerably. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Sally Bennett, Paralegal
Sally Bennett is a paralegal from Arizona who relocated to Mexico nine years ago. She is usually the first person clients speak with and the main point of contact throughout a case. Her job is to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Sally handles residency applications, document legalization, translations, property transaction files, and coordination with government offices and notaries. She has been through the Mexico expat experience herself, which means she understands what clients are dealing with beyond the legal paperwork. Fluent in English and Spanish.