EPGD Business Law
Francisco Leon de la Barra is a legal professional with extensive experience in various roles within law firms. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at EPGD Business Law since June 2023, Francisco previously held the position of Partner and Associate Attorney at Aran Correa & Guarch, P.A. from March 2015 to June 2023. Additional experience includes a role as Senior Associate at Hightower & Partners from January 2014 to March 2015, and law clerk positions at Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez & Gomez, PL in 2011 and 2012. Early career experience involved roles as a Traffic Coordinator at AllCargoNet, Inc. and Technician Assistant at Absolute Motoring. Academically, Francisco earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law (2013) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from Florida International University (2010). Prior education was completed at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School (2006).
EPGD Business Law
Our practice focuses on all forms of transactions and dispute resolution. Our litigation practice emphasizes domestic and international litigation, arbitration, and appeals, concentrating on commercial matters affecting businesses and individuals. Our transactional practice aims to provide a full service experience to our business clients, assisting with tax, estate planning, immigration and contract negotiations. Built with a business perspective always in mind – the founder has an MBA in finance, we have represented various smaller publicly-traded companies, privately-held businesses, and individuals in a variety of issues. In litigation, we have experience in representing clients before the courts at the state, federal, and appellate level, as well as in the executive branch tax courts. Our firm always brings an approach towards the most efficient and beneficial results for our clients, no matter the circumstances. We look to build a relationship through the life cycle of the businesses we represent, we are there to mark the milestones and successes, and to fight and protect against adversity.