The Proposal

December  12, 2009

THE LAWYER

The name Lic. David Romero is probably new to you.  It was to us.  He is one of three persons who were recommended to the UCCR as highly qualified to analyze our case and evaluate our legal alternatives.   He had no detailed knowledge of the case prior to being contracted by us to provide a fresh opinion.  He has spent the last month studying the case in depth. 

David has been in practice for 35 years and has had much experience in dealing with the Costa Rican government.  He is also a law school faculty member teaching constitutional law.  The results of his investigation and recommendations to us are summarized in his report to us in both his original Spanish and our rough translation into English.  These may be found posted on our website at http://www.ticostuff.com/uccr.  After reviewing the options, the UCCR has decided to offer investors the choice of participation in a lawsuit seeking indemnification from the CR Government. A deciding factor was our very favorable opinion of Atty. Romero developed after numerous meetings with him.

The Lawsuit

Of course, we cannot predict the outcome.  But we have assurance that the facts bode well for a successful conclusion.  Those of us who have spent much time here in Costa Rica, are fully aware of the notion that you “cannot get blood out of a stone”; but history has shown that the government has been obliged to pay some sizeable indemnities to individuals as well as corporations.  We feel that this is worth doing since there is no other reasonable alternative than to wait until July 2012 and because many of you have expressed interest in confronting our true adversary in the courtroom. We sense a strong desire by investors to finally have our day in court.  Lic. Romero estimates that a resolution could be anticipated in six months to one year from the date of filing.  Other aspects of the lawsuit are discussed in his report to us. 

The Cost of Participation

It was our hope that we could find legal representation that would accept our case totally on a contingency basis.  That proved to be a pipedream.

We have not solicited money for more than six years, and our bank account was depleted when we paid Lic.Romero for his work to produce the report. That being the case, we have to request a contribution from each investor to finance this lawsuit.   We have settled upon a “fee schedule” that we hope will be within reach of any investor who wishes to join. 

With an investment up to $50,000 -------- $25 

$51,000  to $150,000 -------------------------$50  

$151,000 to $300,000 ------------------------$75  

For an investment above $300,000--------$100 

We feel that the above amounts are fair and affordable. The attorney would receive 15% of any award received by a participant. 

Since we do not know the extent of interest in this proposition we would ask that you answer the questions below and return this message to our e-mail address at uccrmail@gmail.com. 

We realize that there are initiatives similar to ours, which may appeal to you. Our offer is not meant to compete with them.  It is our wish that all may be successful, because we share common objectives.

Questionnaire:

1. Do you wish to participate?                 _____________  

2. What would be your contribution?   _____________

3. Your e-mail address?     ___________________________

4. Your name?  (optional)  ___________________________

5. Comments?  ___________________________________________________________________________________________

 If your response indicates that you wish to join, we will send you instructions on how to proceed.  Lic. Romero is ready to start as soon as we sign a contract.

Grupo UCCR
www.ticostuff.com/uccr

uccr@ticostuff.com