About Us
Steckenreiter Serna & Associates is a Colombian law firm, staffed by a professional, interdisciplinary team. With our qualifications, experience and commitment we provide an invaluable support to national and international clients who require advice that is effective, flexible and personalized within our areas of practice.
Our headquarters is located in the city of Medellin, on the Golden Mile. Our strategic alliances with major national firms enables us to meet requirements, consistent with the needs and demands of our customers in other parts of Colombia.
Our strengths are in Real Estate, Visas/immigration, Business and Corporate Law, Customs and International Law.
Sandra María Serna Toro, LL.M. Int. Director of Legal Affairs and Corporate Relations
Lawyer, University of Santiago de Cali, Specialist in Customs Procedure and Law, University of San Buenaventura, in Cartagena de Indias; Master’s degree in International Law, Investments, Commerce and Arbitration, University of Heidelberg (Germany), in association with the Max Planck Institute and the Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile.
In addition to her degree in International Commerce, with the University of Heidelberg , she has furthered her studies of NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement and legislation of Canadian Customs’ Law with the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers.
Her professional experience has been as an attorney of Customs’ Law and Foreign Trade, Real Estate Law and Immigration in addition to numerous years in the financial sector.
In the academic field she has taught Customs’ Law and International trade.
Doctora Serna is located in Medellin. She speaks Spanish and English.
David K.W. Steckenreiter Director of International Relations
David has more than 30 years of proficiency in managing businesses in the Hospitality, Retail and Educational Industries.
His career includes experience as an importer as well as a hands on understanding of patents, copyright, trademarks, 
service marks and appellations of origin (including IP studies with the World Intellectual Property Organization).
He is a published author and composer.
His lengthy post secondary education has also included, laboratory sciences, the arts, business law and administration, with additional Leadership Training during his 6 years service with the Canadian Armed Forces.
David is currently Editor and CEO of EscapeArtist Colombia and Ecuador
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I am considering staying in Colombia , I have been here five years and speak limited Spanish , I am currently on a Spousal visa ….. I may need assistance in the matter my cedula and visa expire in Early May 2014 . I am not conducive to traveling to Bogotá /
contact me if you have anything positive
regarding addressing this matter
Kenneth,
I will have Sandra Serna contact you directly. I am certain that she will be able to assist you in this matter.
I have some questions regarding using your services to obtain a Visa Residencia , I have been here five years now on a Spousal Visa , please contact me by e-mail or #311 753 4218
Kenneth,
Our lead lawyer, Sandra Serna will be contacting you shortly. Thanks for your inquiry.
David,
I just discovered your informative website and am overwhelmed with all the information in relocating. Is there anyone I can specifically speak with that could expedite my needs?
Thank you,
John
John,
If you use the search feature and type in the key word that you are looking for, then you should be able to locate information on the subject. If you register on the right side of the page, there too you can add comments or questions and we can reply to your specific questions.
Thank you,
David