ernesto velarde danache attorney - Ernesto Velarde

Ernesto VELARDE –DANACHE
Attorney - Abogado - Avocat
Mexican Notary Public
ERNESTO VELARDE-DANACHE, INC.
T+ (956) 548 9098
F+ (956) 548 1656
evd@velardedanache.com
www.velardedanache.com
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Firm Profile
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Practice Areas
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Members &
Associates
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Clients
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Ernesto Velarde - Danache, Inc. was founded In
1988 as a Texas Corporation. All of its members
are licensed only in Mexico. 32 years.
The Law Firm is devoted to providing legal services,
particularly to foreign companies wishing to
establish operations In Mexico, either in the
manufacturing, service or commercial sectors.
We conduct private seminars to our clients in
order to inform and train them regarding the
application of
the new rules and changes in
Mexican Law.
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We have supported around 300 foreign companies
to start/continue operations on different states of
the Mexican Republic.
We understand the needs of foreign investors and
we have the knowledge to make this process fast
and easy. Please keep us informed about status of
your Mexico project.
We understand needs of our clients related Mexico
labor and employment law and our commitment is
to provide legal assistance in order to avoid labor
contingencies.
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We distinguish on represent only employers of all
sizes and across many industries.
Our attorneys are experts in handling labor
disputes before federal and local labor boards,
negotiate and execute Collective Labor Agreements,
provide consulting services in specific matters
related with profit sharing, employer’s substitution,
employment services, etc.
At Ernesto Velarde Danache, Inc., our clients will
find legal support to our clients on environmental
legal issues when a company has the intention of
setting up operations in Mexico as well as
assistance to comply regular filling before the
Mexican environmental authorities.
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Who Are We?
Respect
Honesty
Our Values
Leadership
Fairness
Integrity
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Corporate
Mexican Notary
PublicServices
Litigation
Legal Areas
Environment
Labor
Immigration
Customs
Seminars
Foreign Investment Law, Intellectual Property,
Government Matters, Real Estate, Tax
International,,Mexican Notary Law, and “ Maquila” Law
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Ernesto Velarde Danache
Mexican Notary Public No. 103
President & Founder
Main Office – Brownsville, Texas
Telephone: (956) 548 9098
Fax: (965)548 1656
evd@velardedanache.com
Education
• Law Degree from “Universidad Regiomontana”, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, 1982.
• L.L.M from the University of Cambridge. Cambridge, England
• United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland
• Hague Academy of International Law, The Netherlands
Practice Areas
• Mexican Notary Public Law
• International Law
• Governmental Relations & Lobbying
• Labor & Employment
• Corporate
• Trade Secrets & Unfair Competition
• Mexican Tax Law
• Real Estate
• Customs & Immigration
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Active Member
• Economic Development Promoter for the State of Tamaulipas
• Brownsville Economic Development Council “BEDC”
• Matamoros Economic Development Committee “CODEM”
• McAllen Economic Development Corporation “MEDC”
• Reynosa Maquiladora and Manufacturing Association “RAMMAC”
• US-Mexico Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• International Bar Association
• Cambridge Graduate Lawyers Association
• Toastmasters International
Speaking Engagements
• “Doing Business in Mexico”
• “Labor Environment in Mexico”
• “Mexican Immigration and Business Visas”
Languages
• Spanish
• English
• French
• Italian
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Ernesto Velarde’s experience includes:
• He was the Mexican Representative to the International Year of Peace Conference held at the United
Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland.
• He is a member of the Cambridge Graduate Lawyers Society and the National. Association of Corporate
Lawyers of Mexico and the Mexico City Bar.
• He has been associated with the largest Corporate Law firm in Mexico City as well as with a local
International law firm in Brownsville, Texas.
• In 1988, he started his own practice as a Mexican lawyer with offices in Brownsville further extending to
Reynosa and Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, in order to provide legal services to the local Maquiladora
industry.
• He has spoken about doing business in Mexico in many different countries such as the United States,
Canada, Italy, France, England, Spain, Mexico, Switzerland, The Netherlands, China, India, Singapore and
Korea.
•For more than 15 years he has been the host of a live Mexican television show by the name of “Con Sentido
Comun”, which airs live in Mexico and Texas every Monday evening on channel 7, Televisa.
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Angel Smith
Reynosa Office
T: 52(899) 925 7041
F: 52 (899) 925 6958
lawrey@prodigy.net.mx
Education
• Law Degree from the “Universidad Mexico Americana del Norte”, Reynosa, Tamaulipas, 1999.
Practice Areas
• Corporate
• Real Estate
• Labor & Employment
• International Law
• Contracts
• Mexican Immigration
• Civil & Commercial Litigation
Active Member
• Former President of the “Sociedad Numismática de Reynosa, A.C.”
• Current President of the Hidalgo Coin Club.
• Member Sociedad Numismatica de Mexico, A.C.
• USMexNA
Speaking Engagements
• “Labor Environment in Mexico”
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Languages
• Spanish
• English
Angel Smith’s experience includes:
• Litigation in various areas on matters regarding civil, criminal and labor laws.
• Drafting, negotiation and improvement of customary commercial and real estate agreements.
• Active negotiations of several commercial/business-transactions.
• Expert witness before foreign courts on Mexican law related matters.
• Resident partner for Ernesto Velarde-Danache, Inc. in Reynosa, Tamaulipas since 1996.
•Extensive experience dealing with Mexican governmental agencies in connection with the establishing of foreign
companies in the Reynosa area and dealing with day to day legal matters.
•Angel Smith is the current President of the Hidalgo Coin Club, former president of the Sociedad Numismatica de Reynosa,
A.C., active member of the Sociedad Numismatica de Mexico, USMexNa and enjoys his free time doing numismatic
research exclusively on Mexican Numismatics.
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Carlos Porras
Brownsville - Office
T: (956) 548 9098
F: (965) 548 1656
cporrasg@velardedanache.com
Education
• Law Degree from the “Centro Universitario del Noreste”, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México.
Admitted to practice law in 1996.
Practice Areas
• Corporate
• Mexican Immigration
• Real Estate
• Mexican Tax Law
• International Law
Languages
•Spanish
•English
Seminars
•Attended different seminars pertaining to Corporate Law, Immigration, as well as the updating seminars offered by the Ministry of
Commerce and Industrial Development currently the Ministry of Economy on IMMEX (Maquiladora) License.
•Active Member
•Matamoros Economic Development Committee “CODEM”
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Carlos Porras’ experience includes:
•Representing companies with the purpose of incorporating them as In-Bond
(Maquiladoras) Companies, requesting permits with different Governmental Agencies
such as: IMMEX (maquiladora) permits for the temporary importation of raw material,
machinery and equipment in order to manufacture and/or refurbish products as well
as other corporate services such as: preparing and updating the companies increase
and reduction of capital, shareholders’ registry, meetings of the board of directors
and shareholders’ meetings ledgers and corporate books.
•Prepare, negotiate, revise and assist in the execution of different agreements such
as: lease agreements, purchase and sales of land agreements, collective bargaining
agreements in both English and Spanish versions.
•Prepare the necessary immigration work permits for foreigners.
•Background in assisting entrepreneurs and foreign businesses in establishing
operations in Mexico.
•Carlos Porras worked for a well-recognized law firm in Mexico, bringing to this law
firm over 12 years of experience in Corporate, Contractual, Immigration Laws and
IMMEX Maquiladora procedures.
•Carlos Porras has a thorough knowledge of the Mexican and US cultures necessary
for local assistance entrepreneurs and foreign business in establishing in Mexico.
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Enrique Villarreal
Brownsville, Texas
T: (956) 548 9098
F: (965) 548 1656
evguajardo@velardedanache.com
Education
•Law Degree from the “Centro Universitario del Noreste”, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Admitted to practice law in
1998.
Practice Areas
•Labor & Employment
•Intellectual Property
•Environment
•Real Estate
•Criminal Law
•Civil Law
•Customs & Trade Regulations
Active Member
•Matamoros Economic Development Committee “CODEM”
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Languages
•Spanish
•English
Enrique Villarreal’s experience includes:
• Handling labor disputes before the local labor board, as well as negotiations with
labor unions.
• Has extensive experience in real estate, commercial and international transactions.
• He has experience in criminal, labor, customs and civil laws.
• He has attended various law conferences given by renowned attorneys within Mexico and
he has also attended several conferences regarding foreign trade and commerce given by
officials of the Ministry of Economy.
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•Adriana Contreras
Reynosa - Brownsville, Texas
T: (956) 548 9098
F: (965) 548 1656
acontreras@velardedanache.com
Education
•Law Degree from the “Universidad del Noreste de Mexico, A.C”, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, 2005.
•Associate Degree in General Business from “ The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College”,
Brownsville, Texas 2006.
Practice Areas
•International Law
•Mexican Immigration
•Corporate
•Business Consulting & Public Relations.
•Active Member
•US-Mexico Bar Association.
•Matamoros Economic Development Committee “CODEM”
Languages
•Spanish
•English
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Teaching Experience
•Courses / Subjects: Public International Law, Private International Law and Political Theory. “Centro Universitario del
Noreste”. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, 2008.
Seminars
•Attended different seminars pertaining to Business Law, International Business Law and International Law.
Adriana Contreras’ experience includes:
•She carried out her public service in the Mexican Consulate in Brownsville, Texas.
•In 2003, she carried out her internship in the Matamoros City Hall.
•Since May 2006, she started her practice as a Mexican Lawyer in our Reynosa and Matamoros branch offices.
•Since May 2006, she started her practice as a Mexican Lawyer in our Reynosa and Matamoros branch offices.
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Victor Aguilar
Reynosa, Tamaulipas
T: 52(899) 925 7041
F: 52 (899) 925 6958
vaguilar_garza@prodigy.net.mx
Education
•Law Degree from the “Universidad Mexico Americana del Norte”, Reynosa, Tamaulipas.
Admitted to practice law in 2000.
Practice Areas
•Labor & Employment
•Mexican Immigration
•Business Law
•Corporate Law
•Real Estate
•Civil & Commercial Litigation
Languages
•Spanish
•English
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Victor Aguilar’s experience includes:
•Litigation in various areas on matters regarding civil, commercial, criminal and labor laws.
•Drafting, negotiating and revising real estate agreements.
•Expert in handling labor disputes before local labor boards, as well as negotiations with the labor unions.
•Extensive experience in dealing with Mexican governmental agencies in connection with establishing of foreign
companies in the Reynosa area and dealing with day to day legal matters.
•Resident lawyer for Ernesto Velarde-Danache, Inc. in Reynosa, Tamaulipas since 2006.
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Nayeli Madrigal
Oficina – Matamoros, Tamaulipas
Teléfono: 52 (868) 812 0800
Fax : Fax: +52 (868) 812 0909
notarioernestovelarde103@gmail.com
Education
•Law Degree from the “Universidad del Matamoros”, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, 2006
Áreas
• Mexican Notary Public Law
• Corporate Law
• Real Estate Law
• Civil Law
Languages
•Spanish
•English
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Nayeli Madrigal ’s experience includes:
•Litigation in various areas on matters regarding civil, commercial, criminal and labor laws.
•Drafting, negotiating and revising real estate agreements.
•Extensive experience in dealing with Mexican governmental agencies in connection with establishing of foreign
companies in the Reynosa area and dealing with day to day legal matters.
•Resident lawyer for Ernesto Velarde-Danache, Inc. in Matamoros, Tamaulipas since 2010.
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Mauricio Fernandez
Guanajuato Office
T: 52((477) 267 0144
mfernandez@velardedanache.com
Education
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Law Degree from the “Universidad Iberoamericana Campus León”, León, Guanajuato, 2004.
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Notary Public Degree from “ Universidad de Guanajuato”, Guanajuato, Guanajuato 2010.
Practice Areas
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International Law
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Mexican Immigration
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Corporate
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Business Consulting & Public Relations.
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Contracts
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Mexican Notary Public Law
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Civil & Commercial Litigation
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Mauricio Fernández’ experience includes:
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He carried out his public service in the Federal Electoral Instute in the year 2000 in León, Guanajuato.
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Since July 2004,he started his practice as a Mexican Lawyer in the Notary Public 20 in León, Guanajuato.
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Litigation in various areas on matters regarding civil, criminal and labor laws for many particular clients, Government and
Credit Institutions.
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Negotiations of several commercial/business-transactions.
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Experience dealing with Mexican governmental agencies in connection with the establishing of foreign companies in the
Guanajuato area.
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Experience in Credit titles and mortgage recovery transactions.
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Resident Associate for Ernesto Velarde-Danache, Inc. in León, Guanajuato since 2014.
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Oscar Garcia
Of Counsel - San Luis Potosi Office
T: 52 (444) 135-4220
Education
Law Degree from the “Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey”, ITESM. Campus Monterrey,
2001.
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Practice Areas
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Corporate Law
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Labor & Employment
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Civil & Commercial Litigation
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Environmental Law
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Financial & Banking Law
Languages
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Spanish
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English
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Oscar Garcia’s experience includes:
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Working over 10 years for a US. Financial & Credit Company with their Past Due Accounts.
Litigation in different areas, regarding civil, commercial and labor laws.
Obtaining
Mexican government environmental permits, registrations, licensing or reporting
requirements for different companies.
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MEXICAN NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES
The services that we provide include the following:
• Ratification of Signatures of Agreements
• Granting of General and Special Powers of Attorney
• Formalization (Protocolizaciones) of Shareholders Meetings
• Formalization of Purchase and Sale Deeds
• Incorporation and Cancellation of Mortgages
• Preparation of Credit Agreements with Guarantee
• Assignment of Rights
• Incorporation of a Temporary or Definite Usufruct
• Incorporation of Mercantile and Civil companies
• Incorporation of Properties in a Condominium Regime
• Subdivision and merger of real estate properties
• Donations
• Faith of Facts
• Incorporation of Trusts
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Legal Advisers to different public
entities such as:
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City of Matamoros, Tamaulipas
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City of Reynosa, Tamaulipas
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State Government of Tamaulipas
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PROMEXICO
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RAMMAC (Reynosa Asociación de Maquiladoras y
Manufactureras, A.C.)
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Economic Development Promoter for the State of
Tamaulipas
Brownsville Economic Development Council “BEDC”
Matamoros Economic Development Committee
“CODEM”
McAllen Economic Development Corporation
“MEDC”
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US-Mexico Bar Association
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American Bar Association
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International Bar Association
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Cambridge Graduate Lawyers Association
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Toastmasters International
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German-Mexican Chamber of Industry and
Commerce
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French -Mexican Chamber of Commerce
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(864) 271-1300
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Client
Country
Alps / Alpine
Japan
Albea Group
American Pad & Paper
USA
ARC Automotive
USA
Quimica Apollo
Batory
Mexico
USA
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Client
Country
BBB Industries
USA
Bigston Corporation
USA
Bissell Homecare, Inc.
USA
BSN Medical
UK
Carling Technologies
USA
Cast light
USA
Cinch Connectors
USA
Cequent Group
USA
Celestica
Canada
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
USA
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Client
Country
Cequent
USA
Datacom Connect Inc
USA
Draexlmaier Automotive of America,
LLC
USA
Farleysa & Sathers Candy Company
USA
Eaton
USA
Electricite de France
France
Foxconn
Taiwan
GDF SUEZ
France
Gemini
USA
General Transmissions
France
Globe Motors
USA
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Client
Country
Highland Supply Corporation
USA
Homedepot
USA
Ilsco
USA
Interlaeke Material Handling
Britain - USA
John Crane, Inc
USA
Kasco Corporation
USA
Kimball International
USA
Kohler
USA
Kongsberg
Norway
LG
South Korea
M3 Resources
USA
Manconix, Inc
USA
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Client
Country
MultiTech Industries
USA
Netafim
Israel
Nexus Technologies
USA
Panasonic Automotive Systems
Japan
Panasonic Electric Devices
Japan
Quality Motors
USA
Revcor
USA
Schumacher
USA
Shaw Group
USA
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Client
Country
Simclar
Scottland
Spellman
USA
Summit
USA
Toyoda Gosei
Japan
Technoplas
USA
Tri-con Industries
Japan
TUTCO
UK
Unomedical
Denmark
Velvac
USA
Vista-Pro Automotive, LLC
USA
Wells Manufacturing
USA
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Client
Country
Western Reflections
USA
Walmart
USA
Xerox
USA
Zanini
Italy
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Our Offices
Brownsville
1650 PAREDES LINE
ROAD STE 101
BROWNSVILLE,TX
P: (956) 548-9098
F: (956) 548-1656
Matamoros
PRIMERA Y LILAS
# 244-C
MATAMOROS,TAMPS
P: (868) 812 – 0800
F: (868) 812 – 0909
Guanajuato
Reynosa
CALLE 10 #690
ESQUINA CON RIO
ALAMO.
REYNOSA,TAMPS
P: (899) 925 7041
F:(899) 925 6958
DEL CURTIDOR NO.
420, INT. “A”
COL. INDUSTRIAL
JULIAN DE
OBREGÓN, LEON,
GUANAJUATO
P: (477) 267 0144,
San Luis
Potosi
C. FRANCISCO
PEÑA # 3060
COL. DEL REAL
SAN LUÍS
POTOSÍ, S.L.P.
P: (444) 135 4220
Queretaro, Qro
ARMANDO BIRLAIN SHAFFLER NO. 2001,
PISO 8-C, CENTRO SUR
P: (442) 161 2233
Associated Offices:
MONTERREY, N.L / MEXICO, D.F
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