Tessie Leal-Garabis, Esq.

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Tessie Leal-Garabis, Esq.: Attorney with Mellado & Mellado Villarreal

Biography

Tessie Leal Garabis is a seasoned trial attorney with over 16 years of experience in both local and federal forums. She has represented a broad spectrum of clients from the private and public sectors, securing favorable judgments or settlements on their behalf. Tessie's notable clientele includes prominent organizations such as TracFone, ATT, Walmart Inc, APS Health Care, and Triple S Salud, as well as public entities like the Municipality of San Juan, the Municipality of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Convention Center, and the Department of Justice of Puerto Rico.

Her legal acumen extends across varied domains, including civil rights violations, where she led numerous jury trials at the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, achieving favorable judgments. Tessie successfully secured a judgment in a significant sexual harassment case, and has obtained dismissals of various injunctions and temporary restraining orders in trademark violation matters. She has argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and played key roles in appellate court matters, including those involving the Puerto Rico Supreme Court and Puerto Rico Courts of Appeals. Tessie has also authored analytical legal publications and represented clients before the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Board.
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Trial Practice
  • Civil Appeals
  • Business Law
  • Municipal Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bently University, B.A., Business Administration, 1995
Law School Attended:
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
2001, Notary Public; U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico; U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; 1999, Puerto Rico
Memberships:
American Bar Association.
Languages:
English and Spanish and Italian
ISLN:
914940539

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787-421-7482  Phone

787-767-2645  Fax

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