About RPRM Advogados: in Porto since 2011
RPRM Advogados is a sole practice with its own team, founded by Rita Paula Mendes, based in Porto and working across Portugal.
Who We Are
RPRM Advogados was founded in January 2011 by Rita Paula Mendes, who has been registered with the Portuguese Bar Association ever since. Its head office is in Porto, in Edifício Scala, Rua de Vilar.
It is a sole practice, not a law firm company, but has its own team to follow cases. It acts across the whole country, supported by established partnerships with several firms in the different regions.
The firm serves individuals, families and companies, with a consolidated presence in cases involving foreign nationals, investors and cross-border matters, also reflected in partnerships with firms in Spain and Brazil.
Rita Paula Mendes
Lawyer · Founder
The firm is led by Rita Paula Mendes, founder and the person responsible for working directly with clients, with her own team supporting the practice.
Team
Rita Paula Mendes has her own team to follow cases.
Cristiana Pinto Ramos
Lawyer
Laura Paiva
Legal Assistant
What We Do
Residence visas, family reunification, Golden Visa and legal actions against AIMA.
Citizenship by marriage, descent and other routes provided by law.
Divorce, parental responsibilities, de facto union and review of foreign judgments.
Estate division, inventory proceedings and support for heirs in Portugal and abroad.
Insolvency of individuals and companies, PER and PEAP.
Company formation, commercial contracts and legal support for companies.
Legal support for employees and companies in employment matters.
Purchase and sale, leases and division of jointly owned property.
Support for policyholders in disputes with insurers.
Debt collection, out of court and in court, for individuals and companies.
Who We Help
Foreign nationals and immigrants. People legalising their situation in Portugal, applying for Portuguese citizenship or reuniting with family.
Investors and property buyers. People and families, Portuguese or foreign, buying, selling or dividing ownership of a property in Portugal.
Families. People in divorce proceedings, parental responsibilities or estate division.
Companies and individual creditors. SMEs being set up, with commercial contracts or insolvency, and individual creditors recovering amounts owed.
Policyholders. People in dispute with their insurer, on the policyholder's side.
How We Work
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Initial contact, by email, WhatsApp or telephone, with a reply within one business day.
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Legal consultation, in person in Porto, or online, for clarification or a written opinion.
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Proposal and follow-up of the case, with the next steps defined after the consultation.
What Sets Us Apart
Sole practice with its own team. The firm is not a law firm company, and cases are followed by its own team, not only by the founder.
Legal consultation in two formats. Besides in-person appointments, the firm offers online legal consultation, for clarification or a written opinion.
Present since 2011, with international reach. Based in Porto since its foundation, with partnerships with firms in Spain and Brazil for cross-border matters.
Reply within one business day. Every initial contact receives a reply within this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is RPRM Advogados?
It is a sole law practice, founded by Rita Paula Mendes in 2011, based in Porto.
What does RPRM Advogados do?
It provides legal support in ten areas of law, including immigration, citizenship, family, inheritance, real estate, insolvency, commercial law, employment law, insurance and credit recovery.
Where is RPRM Advogados located?
The head office is in Porto, in Edifício Scala, Rua de Vilar.
Where does RPRM Advogados operate?
It acts across Portugal, with partnerships in Spain and Brazil for cross-border matters.
Is RPRM Advogados a law firm company?
No. It is a sole practice, with its own team supporting the practice.
Who founded RPRM Advogados?
Rita Paula Mendes, in January 2011.
How can I contact RPRM Advogados?
By email, WhatsApp or telephone, with a reply within one business day. Contact details are on the Contact page.
Does RPRM Advogados offer online legal consultations?
Yes, for clarification or a written opinion. More details on the Online Legal Consultation page.
What kind of clients does RPRM Advogados usually represent?
Individuals, families and companies, with emphasis on foreign nationals and immigrants, property investors, families in family and inheritance matters, SMEs and individual creditors, and policyholders in dispute with insurers.
How long has RPRM Advogados been in practice?
It has been in practice since 2011.
RPRM Advogados at a Glance
Name
RPRM Advogados
Founder
Rita Paula Mendes
Year founded
2011
Structure
Sole law practice, with its own team
Sector
Legal services
Practice areas
Immigration and Legalisation of Foreign Nationals, Portuguese Citizenship, Family Law, Inheritance, Insolvency, Commercial Law, Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Insurance Law, Credit Recovery
Head office
Rua de Vilar, No. 235, 7th floor, Edifício Scala, 4050-626 Porto
Presence
Porto (head office)
International reach
Partnerships in Spain and Brazil
Target clients
Individuals, families, foreign investors and small and medium-sized companies
Website
rprmadvogados.com
Do You Have a Legal Question?
Speak to the firm, in person in Porto or from anywhere through online legal consultation.
Prefer legal support at a distance? Online Legal Consultation