José Manuel Tomás Ballestero

José Manuel Tomás Ballestero founded Tomas Ballestero Lawyers in 1992 and heads the firm from its office in Jávea, with an associated office in Dénia. He works on property purchases and sales, inheritances and donations for international clients.

“Clear advice before you sign.”

ProfileTraining and career

• Law degreeUniversity of Valencia, 1988.
• Admitted to the BarValencia Bar (ICAV) in 1992, membership no. 6407. Currently registered with the Alicante Bar (ICALI), membership no. 9382.
• FounderFounded Tomas Ballestero Lawyers in 1992: more than 30 years advising international clients.
• Further studiesMaster’s in International Business Management (University of Valencia and IMPIVA) and the International Business Communication programme of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain.

PracticeWhat he works on

• Buying and sellingLegal checks, the contrato de arras, completion before the notary and registration, in person or by power of attorney.
• InheritanceSpanish inheritances for foreign heirs, from the first certificates to the property being registered in their names.
• DonationsGifts of Spanish property between family members, with the deed and the Spanish taxes.
• LanguagesEnglish and Spanish.

How we work

From our office in Jávea and the associated office in Dénia we work across the northern Costa Blanca: Jávea, Dénia, Moraira, Teulada, Benitachell, Benissa, Calpe and Altea. See the whole team.

The lawyers who will handle your matter

José Manuel Tomas

Conveyancing, Inheritance and Donations · Admitted to the Valencia Bar in 1992 (no. 6407) · Alicante Bar no. 9382

José Rico

Marital and Family Law · Valencia Bar no. 12075

Mariano Ortuño

Civil Law · Valencia Bar no. 6041

Manuel Lopez de Andujar

Inheritance, Conveyancing and Contract Law · Valencia Bar no. 7773

Juan Poch

Conveyancing, Inheritance and Matrimonial Law · Alicante Bar no. 3607

María Salvá

Inheritance, Conveyancing and Civil Law – Dénia · Alicante Bar no. 3699

Antonio Rodríguez de Sola

Inheritance, Conveyancing and Civil Law – Dénia · Alicante Bar no. 3374

Selling a property? See selling a property in Spain as a non-resident.

How we meetIn person in Jávea, or 100% remote

In person in JáveaMeet us at our office in the Centro Comercial Arenal, Avenida del Pla 126. Meetings in English, French or Spanish.

100% remote, from homeMost of our clients never need to travel. We work by email, phone, WhatsApp and video call, and you sign through a power of attorney. Only the NIE has to be applied for in person, in Spain or at a Spanish consulate.

How much do you charge?

Every case is different, so before any work starts we send you a written quote. You know our fee from the beginning, with no surprises at the end.

Next stepWhat happens when you contact us

1. You send your enquiryThrough the form below, by phone, WhatsApp or email. A few lines are enough.
2. A lawyer reads itNot an assistant: one of our lawyers reviews your situation and replies personally, the same day.
3. We tell you the next stepWhat needs to be checked first, and which documents would help.
4. We confirm scope and feeIn writing, before any work starts.
5. You decideNothing is commissioned until you say yes.

This page is general information about Spanish law and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different and you should take advice on your own circumstances before acting.