Success rate:

87.6%

Annual savings:

$4.8M+

Average payment:

< 15% claimed

At Godínez Legal, we specialize in Corporate Labor Law and Social Security. With more than 25 years of experience advising companies in Costa Rica and Central America, we are the trusted firm for resolving the most complex labor challenges.

Leadership in labor litigation

Since our founding in 2001, we have built a solid reputation as strategic partners to national and multinational companies, helping them effectively manage their labor relations and comply with current regulations.

GLOBAL SUCCESS RATE
0 %
PAYMENT AVOIDED (LAST YEAR)
$ 0 M
CLAIMS MANAGED
$ 0 M

Our results include:

The data and amounts mentioned correspond exclusively to claims, as well as judicial and extrajudicial settlements, managed during 2025.

Why Choose Us?

Our core pillars that guarantee a service of excellence for your company.
01. Excellence

We stand out for our deep specialization in Labor Law, guaranteeing our clients innovative and high-quality legal solutions.

02. Proximity

Through personalized treatment and a close relationship, we make sure to thoroughly understand each client’s needs and offer tailored solutions.

03. Confidentiality

We understand how crucial the protection of information is. All our processes are carried out under strict standards of confidentiality and professional ethics.

04. Prevention

Our attorneys are committed to advisory work that minimizes risks and prevents conflicts before they arise, protecting your company.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be the strategic partner of companies seeking innovative legal solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting their operations. We are proud to accompany our clients in their secure and sustainable growth through a preventive approach and solid litigation defense.

At Godínez Legal, we understand that the practice of Labor Law implies a direct responsibility toward people, organizations and the environment in which they operate. For this reason, we promote a culture based on integrity, respect and rigorous compliance with regulations.

This commitment is reflected both in the way we advise our clients and in our own internal management, incorporating demanding standards in the areas of labor rights, health and safety at work, data protection and confidentiality.

Our vision of corporate social responsibility translates into concrete actions aimed at generating a positive impact beyond our professional activity.

We drive initiatives that contribute to social development and the strengthening of the business environment, among them the granting of educational scholarships at various levels of training. We also actively participate in the training of SMEs through specialized no-cost workshops.

Economic sectors we serve:

Satisfied Client Testimonials

Chambers and Partners Editorial, 2026
“Godínez Legal is a well-established Costa Rican boutique law firm specializing in labor and employment law, with a distinguished portfolio of national and multinational clients active throughout the country. The firm's consolidated team is consistently recognized for representing entities in employee claims and individual disputes related to dismissals. The firm frequently represents companies in the financial, retail, and aviation sectors, as well as public institutions.”
Chambers and Partners, 2026
"Godínez Legal's level of mastery in labor matters is extraordinary. Their client service is very timely and high quality, and the team is always available when needed."
Legal 500 Editorial, 2026
"Litigation is the cornerstone of boutique labor law firm Godínez Legal's practice, which stands out for its capacity to act as a 'strategic ally' for both prominent domestic and multinational companies as well as high-profile individuals. Recent cases demonstrate the firm's skill in complex matters (including class actions) related to issues such as overtime pay, severance calculations, workplace harassment, and discriminatory dismissals. Additionally, the team provides comprehensive advisory services in non-contentious labor matters. Founding partner Alexander Godínez Vargas remains the first point of contact for key clients in the retail, banking, insurance, telecommunications, and food and beverage sectors."
Legal 500, 2026
"Understanding our company's operations, strategy and culture is essential. Consistency, agility and the ability to adapt to the company's needs are also fundamental. What is most valued about Godínez Legal is their immediate or near-immediate availability to handle assigned cases. That sense of being an extension of the internal legal department is greatly appreciated and valued."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
"The attorneys at Godínez Legal are strategic partners who understand our business very well. They always explain the risks involved in each decision and how to mitigate them."
Chambers and Partners, 2024
"As a boutique, the practice of Godínez Legal has a high degree of specialization. The team is very reliable."
Chambers and Partners, 2023
"Godínez Legal is a highly specialized boutique firm, with a great capacity to handle complex matters, thanks to the experience and knowledge of its attorneys."
Chambers and Partners, 2022
“A satisfied customer declares: ‘They are unbeatable. They are professional, knowledgeable, and experienced in the subjects they handle.’”

Recognitions

The team that supports you

Our team is made up of highly trained professionals, with national and international backgrounds, ready to provide comprehensive legal advisory.

We are here to help you

At Godínez Legal we are ready to offer you the most specialized legal advisory in Labor Law and Social Security. If you would like more information or need legal assistance, please complete the following form and one of our experts will get in touch with you.