NAFTA AND YOU
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By Ignacio Pinto-Leon
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Ignacio Pinto-Leon is founder and director of
JurisMex Corp., a Houston, Texas, firm providing
legal assistance in Mexican law for clients
and lawyers in the United States; he may be
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What Has NAFTA Done in 17 Years?
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NAFTA continues to create
professional opportunities for
solos and small law firms.
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NAFTA Opportunities for Solos and
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A Special Note on Chapter 11:
Investment
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Conclusion
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