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Civil Litigation
By Zachariah Zagol, OAB/SP 351.356 · Updated: April 5, 2026
Contract disputes, property disputes, consumer rights, and court proceedings in Brazil.
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In-depth guides to our litigation and dispute resolution services.
Commercial Contract Disputes in Brazil
Navigate contract disputes in Brazilian courts: court system, timelines, injunctions, enforcement, and arbitration alternatives.
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Property & Possession Disputes in Brazil
Resolve property disputes in Brazil: possessory actions, squatter rights (usucapião), injunctions, boundary disputes, and construction issues.
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Arbitration & Mediation in Brazil
Resolve disputes efficiently in Brazil: arbitration under Lei de Arbitragem, mediation law, CAM-CCBC, enforceability, and cost comparison.
Read guide →Foreigners & Brazilian Criminal Law: Rights, Process & What to Do If Arrested
Complete guide to criminal law in Brazil for foreigners. Vienna Convention rights, habeas corpus, fiança (bail), interpreter rights, deportation risks.
Read guide →Consumer Rights in Brazil (CDC): How Foreigners Fight Back Against Bad Service
Guide to consumer rights in Brazil for foreigners. CDC Lei 8.078/90, PROCON complaints, Juizado Especial claims up to 40 minimum wages, dano moral compensation.
Read guide →Traffic Violations & Driving in Brazil as a Foreigner: Legal Guide
Legal guide to driving in Brazil as a foreigner. 180-day foreign license validity, CNH exchange process, traffic fines and points, Lei Seca DUI laws, and.
Read guide →Arbitration vs. Litigation for Business Disputes in Brazil
Arbitration: 1.5-5 years, confidential, expensive. Litigation: 4+ years, 78M backlogged cases, public. Which to choose.
Read guide →Consumer Disputes in Brazil: Procon vs Small Claims vs Court
Procon (free, mediation), Juizado Especial (small claims, up to 40 MW), or regular lawsuit. Step-by-step for foreigners.
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Articles and analysis on civil litigation topics.
Injunctions and Urgent Relief in Brazil: Guide
Complete guide to urgent relief in Brazil. Preliminary injunctions vs cautionary measures, CPC arts. 300-310, requirements, types, appeals, and damages bonds.
Hidden Defects in Property: Buyer Rights in Brazil
Guide to hidden defects in property in Brazil. Understand CC arts. 441-446, warranty periods, rescission vs price reduction, structural vs aesthetic defects.
Bank Contract Revision Lawsuit in Brazil: Guide
Complete guide to bank contract revision lawsuits in Brazil. Abusive interest rates, capitalization, hidden fees, insurance, STJ precedents, and when to sue.
Judicial Debt Collection in Brazil: Complete Guide
Complete guide to judicial debt collection in Brazil. Learn about enforcement of extrajudicial titles, monitória actions, seizure, BACENJUD, and asset search.
Medical Malpractice in Brazil: Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide to medical malpractice in Brazil. Understand burden of proof, types of error vs adverse result, expert evidence, limitations, and damages claims.
Consumer Protection Rights in Brazil: Full Guide
Complete guide to consumer protection rights in Brazil. Learn about the CDC, product liability, service defects, burden of proof, recalls, class actions, Pro...
Moral Damages Lawsuit in Brazil: Complete Guide
Complete guide to moral damages claims in Brazil. Learn what qualifies, how to prove damages, valuation criteria, STJ precedents, and statute of limitations.