International Counsel
Strategic legal counsel for complex commercial
disputes, contract negotiations, arbitration, and international litigation matters.
U.S./International Commercial Contracts
Mr. Alfonso looks beyond the four corners of the complex
commercial contracts to specifically address and resolve not only presently identifiable issues, but obscure and potentially latent "Contractual Land-Mines” which counsel without three decades of commercial contract litigation and arbitration may never recognize due to their lack of experience in the courtroom and before an arbitral tribunal.
Mr. Alfonso has represented numerous clients regarding high stakes commercial deals around the world, including "Personal Protective Equipment" ("PPE") and other complex commercial multi-party contracts.
U.S. Litigation
S. George Alfonso is licensed in multiple states. The Firm has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants as First-Chair
Counsel, in complex commercial litigation and
arbitration across the country, including NFL Client NFLPA Arbitration, Texas, Oklahoma, New York, Florida, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Missouri.
Appellate Representation
Mr. Alfonso has represented clients in the Fifth Circuit and Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeals, including oral argument before the Eighth Circuit.
Creditor Representation in US Bankruptcies
The firm has represented regional and international creditors in U.S. bankruptcy proceedings, including adversary proceedings, including international creditors
in the larges bankruptcy in U.S. history; In Re. Refco, Inc. [So. Dist. Of Manhattan - 2005].
U.S. Arbitration
U.S. Arbitration Representation
S. George Alfonso has represented clients in arbitration across the country, including the NFL Client NFLPA Arbitration (Washington, D.C.).
International Arbitration & Expert Witness
International Arbitration Representation
S. George Alfonso has represented clients in
International arbitration through the International
Chamber of Commerce ("ICC"), based in Paris, arguing before an arbitration tribunal based in The Hague, Netherlands.
International Expert
S. George Alfonso has been designated as an expert in both U.S. and international litigation regarding U.S. corporate law compliance and custody issues in international family law litigation.
International Dispute Resolution
(Problem Solving)
When provided the opportunity, Mr. Alfonso will utilize his "Problem Solving" experience in order to seek to resolve disputes which may either be at risk of litigation or arbitration, as well as those matters which are already in litigation or arbitration. Mr. Alfonso possesses the know-how and experience in dispute resolution, seeking to ensure that a full and complete resolution is reached as soon as possible.
Customs & Imports (ITAR & EAR)
Mr. Alfonso's firm provides counsel on Import/Export controls, ITAR, DFARS/FAR, and FCPA in the defense industry. Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, government regulatory affairs, corporate governance, and enterprise risk and
compliance.
Mr. Alfonso has worked with Parallax Advanced
Research ("Parallax") and Ohio Aerospace Institute ("OAl"), which is now part of Parallax, and has spoken on defense-related matters, including ITAR, at OAl/Parallax as well as Cleveland State University and the British American Trans-Atlantic Conference in Cleveland.
Concierge Counsel
Mr. Alfonso utilizes his "virtual rolodex" he has amassed of counsel and professionals from across the county and internationally, over his thirty-plus years in practice. These contacts are at his disposal to provide sources for his clients, enabling them to obtain representation and expert advice in multi-jurisdictional matters and in cases requiring legal counsel across various fields of practice.
Legal Liaison
Mr. Alfonso has over twenty-five years of working side-by-side closely with his clientele in matters that
Involve multi-jurisdictional and international matters and know how to keep his clients well-informed and fully versed, vis-à-vis their foreign counsel, in order to make the important decisions that multi-jurisdictional representation requires, even for matters halfway around the world.
