Objective
Obtain possition as of counsel in maritime law firm.
Experience
Castañer Law Offices: June 07-Present. For additional information please visit www.CastanerLaw.com
• Providing legal advice to stevedores, port operators, custom brokers, marine salvors, insurance underwriters, the Puerto Rico Shipping Association, among others.
• Providing legal representation in state and federal courts in maritime matters such as:
• Preferred Ship Mortgage Foreclosure
• Collection of demurrage
• Land transportation equipment lease agreements
• Collection for services rendered to vessels (salvage, waste and sludge removal, etc.)
• Mitigation of US Customs fines and penalties
• Participating as co-counsel for Clavesbert Law Offices, PSC on transportation related cases.
Education
Tulane Law School: Master of Laws in Admiralty. Advanced degree emphasized in maritime and transport law, port operations, carriage of goods, regulation of shipping, marine insurance, marine pollution, employment law in the transport industry, and federal regulation of commerce.
Certification
-US Court of Appeals for the Fist Circuit
-US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
-US Court of International Trade
-Puerto Rico Supreme Court
Skils
• Languages: Spanish & English - Fluent with strong writing skills
• Computer Skills: Windows, Internet research, computerized law systems like Westlaw, LexisNexis and Microjuris.