Can You Litigate a Costa Rica Investment Dispute in Florida?

Many investors assume that disputes involving Costa Rica real estate or business ventures must be resolved in Costa Rica. In reality, Florida courts may provide a forum when the investment has meaningful Florida connections.

Costa Rica investment disputes frequently involve Florida investors, Florida entities, negotiations conducted in Florida, funds transferred through Florida accounts, or business decisions made from Florida. These cases can arise from resort developments, hospitality projects, private lending arrangements, agricultural ventures, and cross-border joint ventures.

When those Florida connections exist, investors may be able to pursue claims in Florida for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and equitable remedies—even where the underlying property is located abroad.

The critical question is often not where the asset sits, but where the transaction was structured, marketed, managed, and performed.… Read More Litigating Costa Rica Investment Disputes in Florida: A Guide for Investors and Businesses