Gerardo J. Rodriguez-Albizu

Gerardo J. Rodriguez-Albizu is the founder of Rodriguez-Albizu Law, P.A., a law firm located in Stuart, Florida, with a satellite office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu is a seasoned attorney who represents domestic and international clients at both the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu has litigated a wide variety of cases, including matters under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), complex commercial matters, international copyright infringement, Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) cases, foreign asset seizure, international commercial arbitration, partnership break up disputes, theft of trade secrets, disputes involving banks and financial institutions (including claims under Regulation X), commercial landlord-tenant disputes, among other matters. Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu also has experience with matters pending or involving foreign jurisdictions, including Central and South America, the Dominican Republic, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Throughout his legal career Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu has represented a wide spectrum of clients, including banks, small business owners, real estate developers, individuals, and mid-size companies.

Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu also has experience in representing U.S. and international clients with their real estate needs. Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu’s experience includes assisting clients in all facets of a real estate transaction – from negotiating the purchase and sale agreement, to conducting the closing and issuing title insurance. In this regard Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu possesses experience in handling construction to permanent financing transactions, transactions involving national lenders, and all cash deals. Additionally, Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu assists clients drafting and negotiating commercial leases, either on behalf of landlords or prospective tenants.

Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu has received numerous accolades from both clients and the local community in recognition of his legal services, including the "Most Effective Lawyers" award from the South Florida Daily Business Review, and the "Outstanding Counsel of the Year" award from Areas USA, Inc. In 2016, 2017, 2018 and once again in 2019, Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu was named a “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of all Florida attorneys under the age of 40.

Prior to starting Rodriguez-Albizu Law, P.A., Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu worked at the international law firms Greenberg Traurig, P.A., and Diaz, Reus, and Targ, LLP. Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu is a magna cum laude graduate from the University of Miami School of Law, where he also served as a member of the International and Comparative Law Review. Mr. Rodriguez-Albizu is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.