Lawyers (Barristers & Solicitors), Notaries Public and Trademark Agents
The Law Office of Charles & Associates was born out of the desire of Ms. Derriann P. Charles to provide reliable and timely legal services, at a price that is affordable to clients in both Trinidad and Tobago and St. Kitts and Nevis.
The law office boasts of over nine years of experience of practicing in both jurisdictions. This has proven to be an added benefit, especially for corporate clients, who then do not have to undertake the hassle of searching Attorneys across the islands.
The law office boasts of over nine years of experience of practicing in both jurisdictions. This has proven to be an added benefit, especially for corporate clients, who then do not have to undertake the hassle of searching Attorneys across the islands.
Over 9 Years Experience
Charles and Associates is a multijurisdictional, general practice Law Firm, which provides clients with a seamless, paperless intake process and through the use of software and technology in an ever evolving digital age, continues to offer clients efficient legal matter management, from the convenience and luxury of their homes.
2012
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
500+
CASES TAKEN
50+
TRUSTING CLIENTS
Our Practice Areas
Divorce & Family matters
Our Office has represented and supported our clients through Divorces and (Legal) Separations, Annulments, Custody and Access applications, Maintenance of children, Spousal Support, Marital Property Settlement, Adoption, and international disputes regarding children (including cross border location of children during parental disputes or relocation). We have also assisted numerous fathers in enforcing their parental rights.
Business, Commercial and Corporate matters
From incorporating companies to starting businesses, foundations and trusts, we assist clients in searching for available Business Names, reserving those names and securing approval and carrying out all processes until a Certificate of Registration or Incorporation is issued. We also assist with post incorporation/registration services such as registering for BIR, Social Security, P.A.Y.E., Health Surcharge, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Levy, VAT). We also facilitate the legalization or apostilling of corporate documents.
Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
We provide a broad range of litigation services to clients in the areas of corporate, commercial, partnership, construction, environmental, estate and human rights issues, trespass, breach of contract disputes, debt collection, injunctions, medical malpractice and other professional negligence, employment issues (unfair termination, wrongful dismissal and benefits claims), products liability, personal injury claims and insurance law matters. Where necessary, we employ alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as mediation, arbitration and negotiation.
Estate Planning (Probate and Letters of Administration)
We assist clients in planning for their estate and the distribution of their assets after death, by drafting and preparing their Last Will and Testament. Collating, preparing and submitting Probate Applications and/or Applications for Letters of Administration to the Probate Registry for processing, with the view to having a Grant issued for the estate of the Deceased, are also services we offer.
Conveyancing (Land and Property) and Assets
Clients who are embarking on the sale of land, or land and building or any form of asset (from vehicles to heavy equipment), we assist in preparing the Sale Agreement and drafting and preparing the relevant instruments to facilitate the sale, gift or transfer.
Intellectual Property
Recognizing the value of intangible creations and the need to protect against infringement is central to our practice. For this reason, we assist inventors, artists and creators alike in making the relevant applications (from trademarks, to patents, to copyrights, industrial designs and geographical indications) to guard against abuse of one’s right in their work.
Recent Blogs
May 9, 2020
In its continued efforts to ensure that the curve remains flattened, the follow curfews have been put into effect for the period Saturday May 9, 2020 to Saturday, May 23, […]
April 29, 2020
I know a lot of folks have been looking forward to the day when flights, both international and regional continue. Please be advised that the American Airlines Miami/St. Kitts Flight […]
April 27, 2020
The Management of the Law Office of Charles and Associates wishes to inform of the following curfew dates and times in place, until the 8th May, 2020. We trust that […]
