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Legal Services · Ponta Delgada, Azores

Your lawyer in Ponta Delgada.Rigour, independenceand commitment.

The Luís Resendes law firm works in close partnership with its clients, providing effective, swift and personalised legal solutions. We serve clients in the Azores and across the diaspora.

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  • Professional Ethics
  • Absolute Confidentiality
  • Personalised Service
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Luís Resendes at his office, next to his legal library

About Us

The Firm

Luís Resendes is a lawyer in Ponta Delgada, Azores, practising since 1995, registered with the Portuguese Bar Association under professional licence no. 148-A, working in civil, criminal, family and labour law.

The firm's primary objective is to work in partnership with each client, responding swiftly, efficiently and rigorously to their legal needs. We believe that the independence of the lawyer constitutes an essential guarantee of the defence of our clients' rights and interests.

We practise law with honesty, competence, ethics and full confidentiality — since 1995, with offices in Ponta Delgada.

Practising since
1995
Years of practice
31
Practice areas
14

Alberto dos Reis already taught that 'in order to fulfil his high mission successfully, the lawyer needs to have his word and his hand completely free', and that 'the right of the lawyer to appreciate, discuss and criticise whatever is convenient for the good performance of the mandate is an absolutely indispensable guarantee'.

No country is free when the law is silenced, because the word is its vocation and its tool.

Only then can the lawyer be combative and supportive.

Our profession is a permanent struggle not only against injustice and iniquity, but also against arrogance and discretion, uncertainty of fact and insecurity of law, preconceived convictions and prevailing prejudices, the maze of laws and the misunderstanding of men.

That is why the lawyer's life is a chain of ridges and swells, swept by the harsh wind of uncertainty and risk.

Alberto dos Reis
Escritório — secretária e biblioteca

Principles

Our Values

  • Honesty

    Frank and truthful communication at every stage of the process.

  • Competence

    Rigorous study and continuous professional development in every matter entrusted to us.

  • Rigour

    Careful analysis of each case, with no shortcuts or improvisation.

  • Independence

    Counsel free from external interests, exclusively at the service of the client.

  • Confidentiality

    Absolute confidentiality over all shared information.

  • Ethics

    Practice of law in accordance with the deontological duties of the profession.

  • Availability

    Close support and timely response to every request.

  • Transparency

    Clear information about fees, timelines and realistic expectations.

Expertise

Practice Areas

Legal counsel and representation across the main areas of law, with direct and personalised support in every case.

How It Works

From first contact to resolution

01

Book a Consultation

You will have the opportunity to clarify your questions and understand the first steps that will be taken.

02

Strategy Definition

We will discuss all legal options, possible scenarios and recommendations for moving forward.

03

Plan Execution

During execution, we will keep you informed of all developments and stages of the process.

04

Resolution and Conclusion

The goal is to ensure that your interests are protected and that you are satisfied with the outcome.

Why Choose Us

Our Commitment

Fair Fees

Full cost transparency — no surprises, with fees appropriate to the complexity of each case.

Personal Attention

Each client is supported directly by the lawyer, with full knowledge of their case.

Swift Responses

Commitment to deadlines and rapid, clear and objective communication.

Technical Rigour

Solid legal reasoning and meticulous preparation of every procedural document.

Confidentiality

Absolute professional secrecy over all matters handled at the firm.

Commitment

Full dedication to the defence of each client's rights and interests.

Team

Dr. Luís Resendes

Lawyer · Professional Licence n.º 148-A

  • Law Degree from the Faculty of Law, University of Coimbra
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine from the Institute of Forensic Medicine, Coimbra
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Law from the Centre for Biomedical Law, University of Coimbra

A practising lawyer since 1995, based in Ponta Delgada, Luís Resendes has been practising law for over three decades, maintaining a commitment to continuous professional development in his areas of expertise. In 2005, he co-founded the law firm Luís Resendes & Fernando Canto Gomes.

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Dr. Luís Resendes working at his office
Dr. Luís Resendes, LawyerPonta Delgada · since 1995

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about our firm and our legal services.

Schedule your consultation

Describe your situation and we will get in touch as soon as possible. We serve clients in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel and across the Azores, as well as the Azorean diaspora in the United States, Canada and Brazil.

Address
R. Diário dos Açores 33
9500-178 Ponta Delgada
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:30–18:00

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