Consultants and advisors for buyers of property located throughout Mexico. Activities include the elaboration of contracts, research, formation of Mexican corporations, title investigation and mediation of title insurance policies, the sponsorship of seminars and educational presentations. Specialists in the establishment of Fideicomisos. (The Mexican form of real property ownership by foreigners purchasing property in certain areas of Mexico).

COMPANY PROFILE: The Settlement Company® was established in 1991 to assist foreigners with the bi-lingual legal and tax guidance required to safely purchase property in Mexico. Its service include: neutral depository services (Escrow), obtaining foreign relations permits and appraisals and supervising all aspects of the closing process, due diligence, mediation of title insurance, legal and tax advice, including fiscal planning and the calculation and payment of taxes, conflict resolution and casualty insurance, as required.

The company operates throughout Mexico through its’ Virtual Closing® process and has served clients from Canada, Mexico, the United States, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia.

The partners have combined experience of more than two hundred years in real estate law and practice in Mexico and the United States. Its founder, Linda Neil, has lived in Mexico for nearly forty years.

DIRECTOR of INTERNATIONAL MARKETING - JOHN K. GLAAB, CIPS: Born in Ontario, Canada, Education: School of Communication and Business administration, Michigan State University. Specialist in international marketing, advertising, media relations, fund raising, government and public relations, background in both public and private sectors and not for profit organizations. Patron, Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific (United World College) experience as a real estate broker in Mexico. Memberships: Founding member of Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmoblilarios, A.C.(AMPI), National Association of Realtors - International Division (NAR). Designated by NAR® as a certified International Property Specialist, World–wide there are approximately 2,000 designees, he is an active participant in NAR® meetings and conferences. His articles on real estate have been widely published. Languages: English (some Spanish and French)

VICE-PRESIDENT OPERATIONS - ALICIA PARRA RODRIGUEZ: Born and educated in Baja California Sur. Speaking both English and Spanish, she supervises closing operations. Through her experience at The Settlement Company, she has obtained an in-depth experience in practices and procedures of the Public Registry and Property Tax offices.

ADVISOR and CONSULTANT - LINDA NEIL: Born in California, Linda is the Founder and Director of The Settlement Company®. She is also licensed as a real estate broker in California and has lived in Mexico for almost forty years. She has guided the development of a mortgage company and has extensive experience in escrow, appraisals, liens and foreclosures in Mexico. She has developed partnerships and joint ventures including several Mexican-American investment companies. Her skills in negotiating contracts and in reaching a meeting of the minds between parties from three distinct cultures have placed her services in demand as a consultant and for speaking engagements on Mexican real estate law and custom in the United States, Mexico and Canada. She has been widely published on the subject of acquiring real property in Mexico. Memberships include the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Linda has served two full terms as a National Advisor of AMPI, is a founding member of AMPI-Los Cabos and has served as State Coordinator for Baja California Sur. Languages, Spanish and English

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - QUIRINO PARRA: Quirino was born in La Paz, Baja California Sur. He received his early education in that city. Quirino is a recent graduate of the University of Baja California Sur, with specialization in International Affairs. As Director of Finance, he is responsible for the company trust accounts, day-to-day accounting and long term financial planning. Quirino plays an important role in the company. His attention to detail and keen mind for numbers are valuable assets. Quirino is the developer and Director of the Rental Tax Program. Languages: Spanish and English

DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION - JOAQUIN BELTRAN: Joaquin Beltran, native of Mexico City, moved to La Paz in 1993. Prior to that time he was a prominent member of that city's legal fraternity specializing in civil, fiscal and labor law.
He has been a driving force behind the establishment of the Legal Faculty at the University of Baja California Sur and has served as President of the 5th special meeting of the National Conciliation and Arbitration Board.
He serves as an Advisor to the Council of IFE, the Federal Electoral Board, and has presided as judge in the federal zone labor court.
He has a lifetime of experience in matters relating to arbitration and mediation and well qualified to head up this department. Languages: Spanish

LEGAL COUNSEL - CLAUDIA MENDEZ VARGAS: Born in Puerto Lic., Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Baja California Sur (B.C.S.) where she received her early education. Following high school in Loreto, B.C.S. Claudia attended the State University, where she received her degree in law, magna cum laude. In addition to her legal responsibilities with the company, she is a law professor at the state university. She has served on the Technical Committee for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities. In 2002, Claudia attended and delivered a paper at the XIII Latin American Conference on Roman Law in Havana, Cuba. Claudia served as Secretary General for the PAN political party for the state of Baja California Sur for the years 2007 and 2008. In one of her recent projects at The Settlement Company, Claudia was successful in representing a group of clients in a class action suit against a major Mexican bank. Additionally she has successfully litigated in several other problematic real estate issues for our clients. Her specialty is Real Estate Law. Language: Spanish

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - (LA PAZ OFFICE) – MONICA VERDUZCO: Born in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Monica received her early education in that city. She is currently enrolled in the Faculty of Law at the University of Baja California Sur. In addition to her law studies, Monica is studying English. She is in charge of administration in our La Paz, main office. Monica’s major task is communication with our Closing Officers in other cities and our Financial Officer who is located in San Jose del Cabo, B.C.S. Languages: Spanish (some English)