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José Miguel Granados Benavides

José Miguel Granados Benavides

Latin America 2026

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About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

José Miguel Granados Benavides joined Godínez Legal in 2008 and has built a strong career in labor advisory and litigation matters, with a particular focus on defending employers in highly complex judicial and administrative disputes.

Throughout his career, he has participated in more than 2,000 labor and administrative proceedings, including ordinary labor claims, special protected-status proceedings, cases involving protected categories, disability or internal complaints, complex social security disputes, multi-jurisdictional disputes, controversies regarding the existence or classification of employment relationships, administrative proceedings, judicial settlements, and appellate matters, including appeals and cassation proceedings.

Since 2025, he has focused his practice on drafting responses to claims, defining procedural strategies, and selectively handling strategic hearings. In this role, he brings his extensive litigation experience to key matters involving some of the largest and most representative employers in the country.

His practice is distinguished by a strategic approach aimed at efficient risk management, the strength of procedural defense, and the protection of business interests. He has maintained a success rate exceeding 85% in certain client portfolios.

He has experience across sectors such as retail, finance, aviation, hospitality, and telecommunications, advising and representing companies in labor disputes involving significant economic, reputational, and organizational exposure.

Personal

University of Costa Rica, Faculty of Law. Law Degree (2006).

University Escuela Libre de Derecho. Specialist in Notarial and Registry Law (2008).

Key sectors

Financial ServicesAviation and AerospaceRetail and ConsumerTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)Leisure and Hospitality

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Labour & Employment - Costa Rica

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Associate-to-watch José Miguel Granados Benavides is singled out by clients for his capabilities in Costa Rica's labour area.

Strengths

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  • José Miguel Granados Benavides acts as if he were an in-house lawyer within our company due to his commitment, availability and sense of urgency.

    Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Godínez Legal (2)

Costa Rica

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