Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
15 Client Reviews
$ 350-350 per hour
About Antonio
Biography
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
Honest, experienced and results-oriented representation and advice for your legal matter
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Business
45%
International Law
30%
Real Estate
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-35%
Pro bono
2 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Maldonado Myers LLP
(619) 694-4718
Fax
750 B Street, Suite 1710, San Diego, CA, 92101
crossborderlawfirm.com/Online Presence
Other places you can find Antonio online.
Antonio Maldonado's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ethical, Professional, Knowledable
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 communicati...
Posted by Jay L. | March 27, 2013
Antonio Maldonado -- Mexico Attorney
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 hes...
Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2012
Honest and knowledgeable attorney
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.
Posted by Kelly | August 22, 2012
Always on top of things
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 j...
Posted by David F. Swartz | August 11, 2011
Dynamic, responsive and experienced
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.
Antonio Maldonado's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is licensed in both California and Mexico and does tremendous cross-border work for businesses."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He's a top-notch attorney!"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Very competent and hard working."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Antonio is a superb Attorney. I recommend him without reservation!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Impressive, professional, caring."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Attorney of the Month - November 2014, San Diego Attorney Journal
2012
Top Attorneys in San Diego, San Diego Metropolitan
2011
Top Attorneys in San Diego County, San Diego Metropolitan
2010
Top Attorneys 2010 Nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript
2010
Recommended Attorney, OurCity San Diego
2009
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2009
OurCity Recommended Attorney, OurCity: San Diego Magazine
2009
Bar Star, San Diego County Bar Association
2008
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2007
Who's who in American law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2006
Semi-finalist Top Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Maldonado Myers LLP
2012 - 2017
President, Maldonado Law Group PC
2005 - 2012
Partner, Maldonado & Markham, LLP
2003 - 2005
Principal, Maldonado Leyva y Asociados S.C.
Associations
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, International Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Masters of Laws AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
California State Bar's Solo and Small Firm SectionMember of the Executive Committee
2006 - 2007
Colegio de Abogados Constitucionalistas A.C.Member
2003 - 2004
American Masters of Laws AssociationPresident
2002 - 2007
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - 2007
American Master of Laws AssociationBoard of Trustees
2001 - 2008
International Bar AssociationMember
Education
2002
American University, Washington College of Law
Masters of Laws
2000
Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Licenciatura en Derecho
2000
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Speaking Engagements
2018
Multi-Jurisdiction Litigation
International Law and Litigation
2017
Medical Tourism: Risks and Rewards of the Globalization of Healthcare
Legal Aspects of Medical Tourism
2017
Doing it Right: Buying, Selling and Estate Planning with Mexican Real Estate
Crossborder real estate transactions
2009
Open mouth, insert foot: avoiding mishaps due to cultural differences when dealing with foreign clients and attorneys
Experiences in the practice of international law with foreign clients and attorneys
2009
Impact of the economic crisis on cross-border transactions
Cross-border business transactions
2009
Careers in International Law
Panelist in forum on careers in International Law
2007
Handling cases with foreign business and property
International law
2007
Ethics in the practice of law
Ethics in the practice of law
2007
Certificate Program on Corporate Law
Regulation and operation of SOFOM ENR entities
2006
Centro Intergrador de Oportunidades de Negocios
Foreign nationals starting business in the US
2005
Visas for Mexican Entrepreneurs
Immigration law
Publications
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers