Grace & Nelson Attorneys at Law - Ecuador Visa & Residency

Prior to moving to Cuenca I visited 5 or 6 immigration attorneys. Grace & Nelson came out on top. They also handle Real Estate and Wills. Extremely happy with G & N.

Three years ago, after sourcing and interviewing nearly a dozen Ecuadorian lawyers, we selected Grace and Nelson to assist our family with obtaining temporary and permanent residency. We are so happy that we did! Our temporary residency application was approved in one day, and later we received permanent residency within a few weeks. They made the process straightforward and easy, guiding us through every step and explaining as necessary. Their understanding of the law and connections within the legal system are superior to others who provided misinformation about the visa process and necessary documentation during our vetting. We felt completely supported and confident in the information that we were receiving, and the expedient, positive results also saved us money over other legal services. Having resided permanently in five countries on four continents, we have never experienced better service and outcomes than with them. Grace, Nelson and their staff (who are excellent as well!) also helped us navigate the process and documentation to purchase a car, made so much easier with their ability to communicate in English. Not only are they super lawyers but also they are very kind people with strong family values. We recommend them highly for your legal needs.

I met Grace and Nelson in 2012. New to Cuenca, I found that they made obtaining my visa an easy process, and the two of them were a delight to work with. Since 2012, Grace and Nelson have also handled two real estate transactions for me and created all of my estate documents. I can't say enough great things about their work. They are knowledgeable, professional and caring, and they truly deserve more than the five stars I'm allowed to give them.

I consider it a pleasure to have the opportunity to share with others the positive experience I have had with Grace Nelson Law since 2022. Their expertise with Ecuadorean law was, and continues to be, what has enabled me to feel comfortable in a very complicated real estate transaction which began simultaneously with the protests in July, 2022. Subsequent to the closing date and deed acceptance of a home purchased in 2022, their firm has stuck with my family on problems that were not foreseen at the time of the purchase. Their willingness to continue to offer helpful advice has provided our family with a considerable degree of comfort. Not only have we been appreciative of their knowledge, but we have been grateful for Grace's excellent command of the English language, as well as Nelson's willingness to translate communications from English to Spanish when necessary. Their firm was recommended to us by two trusted friends in Cuenca, and now I recommend them to you.

My wife and I first consulted Grace & Nelson 14 years ago, when we applied for permanent residency in Ecuador. I have relied on them many times since for real estate transactions, business contract issues, and reliable, courteous advice. They are always available, helpful, and professional in their many services.

My husband and I have used Grace and Nelson for both of our visas. They are very knowledgeable, kind and fast. They also assured us in buying 2 properties in Cuenca. Again, they made the whole process very easy. Highly recommend them!

Well, in 2012 I Googled best Visa attorney in Cuenca, Ecuador. There is one in Spain too. Popped up Grace y Nelson. So we communicated via email to get details on what we needed. She kindly sent some info. We did wire a retainer for continued help, which was always prompt. When we came to Cuenca we continued with the processing. We did have to go to Quito for our Visa. Maybe you don't do that know, but everywhere we went we were in y out very quickly. All done in three months. So do all your documentation where your from first, y you will save yourself a lot of grief. That are a very charming couple full of grace! Fredrica Gross My husband came too, but he passed two years ago.

To whom it may concern, We are US citizens and we used attorneys Grace and Nelson to recently renew our Ecuadorian visa. They were great to work with and overcame our specific immigration circumstances. I recommend them over any other team (including facilitators) because they won’t take shortcuts with your visa. Yours faithfully, Gilbert Anthony Lopez and Elaine Haydon