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Since 2005, I have served as a trusted counsel to entrepreneurs, investors, and their businesses; helping achieve growth and profitability in domestic and global marketsadvising in various industries including manufacturing, distribution and franchise, international trade, and construction.

Javier has earned legal and business degrees whilst living in Venezuela, Spain, and the United States. With over 20 years of experience, Javier has advised M&A and commercial domestic and cross-border transactions in different industries, including manufacturing, distribution and franchising, food manufacturing and logistics, and construction, among others. He serves as corporate counsel for numerous domestic and multinational small and middle-market companies, including legal representation in foreign direct investment, corporate structuring, trade, M&A deals, and general advisory services. Most importantly, he brings invaluable insight into the cultural and legal nuances of conducting business globally and understands that trust and relationship-building are paramount to ensure that deals go beyond the transactional to create sustainable, trust-based partnerships.

Beyond his legal practice, Javier is an active member of the Hispanic community in Atlanta. He is deeply involved in mentoring students and entrepreneurs, supporting nonprofits, and helping emerging leaders build successful businesses. His commitment to empowering others extends to his role as a frequent lecturer at prestigious universities worldwide, including the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Sorbonne University, and at leading organizations, including the Latin American Association, and the State Bar of Georgia, where he shares his expertise in business law, cross-border transactions, and global expansion. Javier also serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association and the Atlanta Bar Association – International Law Section.

Education

  • Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacin, Venezuela, J.D. equivalent, 2005
  • Georgia State University, Robinson College of Business, M.B.A., 2020
  • University of Georgia School of Law, LL.M., 2017
  • Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain, LL.M., 2012

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia
  • Venezuela

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • Georgia Hispanic Bar Association 
  • Georgia Hispanic Construction Association (Board Member) 
  • State Bar of Zulia (Venezuela) 
  • Federation of Boards of Attorneys of Venezuela 
  • Advised a U.S. manufacturer of medical devices on a large-scale manufacturing transfer process to Costa Rica.
  • Advised the multimillion-dollar sale to a U.S. buyer of a U.K.-based company with subsidiaries in Ireland, Pakistan, South Africa, and Singapore.
  • Advised a Venezuelan oil company on entering a joint venture and further multimillion-dollar acquisition in Dubai, UAE.