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Antonio Maldonado

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  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed for 17 years
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About Antonio

 

Dual-licensed (Mexico and US, in California and New York) attorney involved in cross-border business and real estate litigation and transactions. 

 

These are the benefits that you will get from working with me:

  • Focus on practical results
  • Direct communication
  • Reasonable hourly rates or alternative fee arrangements

 

Practice Areas:

  • Litigation and arbitration of cross-border business disputes between the United States and Mexico
  • International (cross-border) business transactions
  • Real estate transactions and litigation

Practice areas

Real estateInternational lawBusiness
  1. Business: 45%

  2. International law: 30%

  3. Real estate: 25%

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

Contact

750 B Street
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Maldonado Myers LLP

750 B Street
Suite 1710
San Diego, CA, 92101

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200510/28/2020
NYCurrently registered 200310/30/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers5
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Attorney of the Month - November 2014San Diego Attorney Journal2014
Top Attorneys in San DiegoSan Diego Metropolitan2012
Top Attorneys in San Diego CountySan Diego Metropolitan2011
Top Attorneys 2010 NomineeSan Diego Daily Transcript2010
Recommended AttorneyOurCity San Diego2010
Who's Who in American LawMarquis Who's Who in American Law2009
OurCity Recommended AttorneyOurCity: San Diego Magazine2009
Bar StarSan Diego County Bar Association2009
Who's Who in American LawMarquis Who's Who in American Law2008
Who's who in American lawMarquis Who's Who in American Law2007
Semi-finalist Top AttorneysSan Diego Daily Transcript2006
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerMaldonado Myers LLP2017 - Present
PresidentMaldonado Law Group PC2012 - 2017
PartnerMaldonado & Markham, LLP2005 - 2012
PrincipalMaldonado Leyva y Asociados S.C.2003 - 2005
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Los Angeles County Bar Association, International Law SectionMember2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2005 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
American Masters of Laws AssociationMember2001 - Present
California State Bar's Solo and Small Firm SectionMember of the Executive Committee2009 - 2011
Colegio de Abogados Constitucionalistas A.C.Member2006 - 2007
American Masters of Laws AssociationPresident2003 - 2004
New York State Bar AssociationMember2002 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2002 - 2008
American Master of Laws AssociationBoard of Trustees2002 - 2007
International Bar AssociationMember2001 - 2008
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
IntegratecCon el pie derecho emprendiendo un negocio o trabajando en los Estados Unidos2005
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
American University, Washington College of LawMasters of Laws2002
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de MonterreyN/A2000
Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de MonterreyLicenciatura en Derecho2000
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Multi-Jurisdiction LitigationInternational Law and Litigation2018
Medical Tourism: Risks and Rewards of the Globalization of HealthcareLegal Aspects of Medical Tourism2017
Doing it Right: Buying, Selling and Estate Planning with Mexican Real EstateCrossborder real estate transactions2017
Open mouth, insert foot: avoiding mishaps due to cultural differences when dealing with foreign clients and attorneysExperiences in the practice of international law with foreign clients and attorneys2009
Impact of the economic crisis on cross-border transactionsCross-border business transactions2009
Careers in International LawPanelist in forum on careers in International Law2009
Handling cases with foreign business and propertyInternational law2007
Ethics in the practice of lawEthics in the practice of law2007
Certificate Program on Corporate LawRegulation and operation of SOFOM ENR entities2007
Centro Intergrador de Oportunidades de NegociosForeign nationals starting business in the US2006
Visas for Mexican EntrepreneursImmigration law2005

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Review Antonio Maldonado

Ethical, Professional, Knowledable

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Ethical, professional, efficient, thorough, and knowledgeable. That is what my experience with Mr. Antonio Maldonado and Maldonado Meyers LLP has always been when seeking legal counsel. The expertise that they offer regarding Mexican law in conjunction with honest, rapid, and thorough communication on my matter has made me, the client, very satisfied. He and his colleagues have always made themselves available to me when I have questions or seek clarification regarding my matter. As a whole, the entire law group is top notch in terms of customer service, communication and efficiency. I highly recommend Antonio Maldonado and Maldonado Meyers LLP to anybody seeking legal counsel with matters regarding Mexican law and/or cross-border legal matters.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Antonio Maldonado -- Mexico Attorney

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I recently closed a complicated and rushed real estate transaction in Mexico and retained Antonio Maldonado. I also have used Antonio in the past. I cannot say enough positive things about this guy. He is extremely bright, professional, reliable, prompt, and has loads of integrity. I would not hesitate for a moment to use him again and while I do not do this often I strongly encourage others to use him. Antonio was available to me 24/7 as were other in his firm, he was patient and a clear and concise communicator. He also listened very well and always repeated back to me what he felt I was saying. Lastly, there were times that he needed to be "tough" in my transaction both with me and others and he did not hesitate to do so which I respect. Again, if you have any legal matters that you need assistance with in Mexico you should consider Antonio.

Honest and knowledgeable attorney

Posted by

Mr. Maldonado was very honest about what was involved in my case and what we could expect from the legal process. He was very knowledgeable about the rules that had to be followed in defending our case. He did a great job at it for which we are grateful for.

Always on top of things

Posted by

I met Antonio four months ago. I thought that he would be capable of handling my case from the outset but, possibly because of my experiences with other lawyers, did not think he would be as responsive, diligent and interested in helping me get my case resolved as he is. I trust him and I trust his judgment.

Dynamic, responsive and experienced

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Mr. Maldonado and his team helped us solve an international dispute our business was involved in for several years before approaching him. His experience in getting business deals done helped us considerably in having settled the dispute in terms favorable to us.

Compassionate, Dedicated Heart

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Antonio Maldonado is helping us internationally, with challenges related to a U.S. sponsored orphanage in Mexico. Antonio has responded to our specific needs by being willing to work on a recent national holiday, and to give up his family time to attend an important meeting, in Mexico, on a Saturday. This attorney exceeds our expectations. He has earned our trust and gratitude.

good lawyer

Posted by

Antonio and his office in Tijuana helped our family inherit my fathers properties in Ensenada and sell them. He helped us develop one property into commercial rentals. He is a very good lawyer. Very proffessional.

Great attorney

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Mr. Maldonado was able to help me solve a problem at my business. He is very smart, knowlegeable, polite and trustworthy. I recommend him to anyone.

Attorney endorsements

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Douglas Dube, Business Attorney on Feb 4, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. He is licensed in both California and Mexico and does tremendous cross-border work for businesses.

Sheila Rambeck, Business Attorney on Jun 14, 2007
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. He's a top-notch attorney!

Douglas Borthwick, Real estate Attorney on Nov 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Quinn Disparte, Litigation Attorney on Oct 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Max Alavi, Real estate Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Very competent and hard working.

Maria Deorduna, International law Attorney on Jul 3, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I had the pleasure to work for Antonio Maldonado's law firm and it was one of the best experiences of my career. He is not only an exceptionally brilliant attorney but he's also a very kind and loyal friend. I recommend him to anyone with confidence.

Bryce Fetter, Business Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Filex Sanchez, Business Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Antonio is a very capable and intelligent attorney regarding cross borders issues. I have consulted with him on several issues and he has given me great insight. What makes him unique is that he is fully capable not only as an attorney in the US, but also in Mexico. I fully endorse Antonio.

Gary Sehnert, International law Attorney on Jan 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Antonio is a superb Attorney. I recommend him without reservation!

Kathryn Tokarska, Business Attorney on Aug 30, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Impressive, professional, caring.

Julian Myers, Litigation Attorney on Apr 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I recommend this lawyer without hesitation. I have known Mr. Maldonado for nearly 8 years. He is extremely knowledgeable with respect to commercial and civil litigation matters. He has continually proven himself to be an exceptional lawyer and an asset to the legal community.

Pablo Palomino, International law Attorney on Jan 8, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Any attorney in the USA who has clients with business and real estate ventures in Mexico must have Antonio in their rolodex for not only is Antonio technically sound in these areas, but is also has a wealth of networks in Mexico.

Andrea Szew, Immigration Attorney on Mar 20, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work.

William Markham, Business Attorney on Mar 11, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker

Antonio Maldonado is my partner, and with good reason: He is astute, practical, engaging, very intelligent, and very knowledgeable about business law in both the United States and Mexico. He is ethical and smart, and I highly recommend him. He is often able to devise creative and practical solutions for his business clients, helping them to accomplish their goals, sometimes better than they themselves realized they could do.

Douglas Dube, Business Attorney on Feb 4, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. He is licensed in both California and Mexico and does tremendous cross-border work for businesses.

Robert Miller, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Apr 8, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Antonio Maldonado is sharp and always willing to lend advice in his area of expertise. I communicate with Mr. Maldonado often through an online legal community that we are both colleagues and members in, and I often see things in a different light after reading his sharp analysis. He is not only heartily endorsed, but a credit to whatever client or matter he is working on. Highest recommendation.

Eugene Lee, Business Attorney on Jun 18, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Norman Fernandez, Business Attorney on Jun 18, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Melinda Scott, International law Attorney on Jun 18, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Neal Kennedy, Business Attorney on Jun 16, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Andrew Biller, Business Attorney on Jun 15, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Erik Greiner, Business Attorney on Jun 14, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$350-$350/hour
    RATES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-35%
    • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.2%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card