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LIST OF ATTORNEYS

The Embassy of the United States of America in Asunción, assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms whose names appear in the list given below. The names are arranged in alphabetical order.

In Paraguay the term "Estudio Jurídico" means "Law Firm or Bufete"

ALLEN, Hugo Office: Carlos A. López 837 y Dr. Coronel Phone: 420-365; 225-646 /Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 420-365

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on March 5, 1929. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1957. Served as a Judge in the Commercial and Civil Courts and as a member of the Court of Appeals. Specializes in civil and commercial cases. Handles real estate and collection cases. No criminal cases or notarial services. Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

ALVARADO, Marcelo Office: Avda. Peru 708 c/ Tte. Genaro Ruiz Telefono: (595-21) 205-052 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 610-240/222-486 Home: 607-412 E-Mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on December 13, 1953. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law in 1976, and graduated as Master of Laws from Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. Member of the International Bar Association. Specializes in civil and commercial cases. Languages: Spanish and English.

BASSANI, Ruben Office: O’Leary 966 e/ Manduvira y Piribebuy Phone: 491-305 / 443-802 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 443 802 Email: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on March 22, 1930. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law in 1955. Served in the Civil, Criminal and Commercial Courts. Specializes in civil, labor and commercial cases. Handles notarial and collection cases. Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

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The American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay assumes no responsibility for the professional ability of the persons whose names appear on the following list.

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BERKEMEYER, Hugo (Sr.) Office: Benjamin Constant 835, Piso 4 Phone: 446-706/443-213 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 496-179 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 9, 1924. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1949. Specializes in trademarks and patents, industrial property. Handles civil, administrative and commercial cases. Languages: Spanish, English and German.

BERKEMEYER, Hugo T. (Jr.) Office: Benjamin Constant 835, Piso 4 Phone: 446-706/443-213 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 497-085 Home: 606-665 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on October 11, 1958. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1983. Graduated from the University of San Diego (Master of Law) in 1985. Specializes in trademarks and patents, industrial property, government relations, banking/financial, investments, taxes, immigration, labor relations. Languages: Spanish, English and German.

BERKEMEYER, Hugo Alexander Office: Benjamin Constant 835, Piso 4 Phone: 446-706/443-213 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 497-085 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in California, USA on April 29, 1985. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 2009 with honors. Specializes in trademarks, industrial property, corporate law. Languages: Spanish, English and German.

BURT, Esteban Office: Calle Eulogio Estigarribia 4846 (ex-Boggiani) Phone: 663-536/542 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 600-448/ Home: 507-274 Cell Phone: 0971 229-400 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on May 18, 1954. Graduated from the Catholic University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law in 1982, and graduated as Master of Law from Harvard University Law School in 1984. Legal consultant for Bank of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts from June to December 1984. Member: Colegio de Abogados del Paraguay, International Bar Association, American Society of International Law. Specializes in civil, administrative, labor and commercial cases. No criminal cases. Languages: Spanish and English.

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The American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay assumes no responsibility for the professional ability of the persons whose names appear on the following list.

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BREUER, Ramiro Office: Mayor Fleitas 256 e/ Eligio Ayala y Mcal. Estigarribia Phone: 221-096/222-862/201843 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 221-096 Cell Phone: 0981 410368 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Detroit , Michigan, U.S.A. on May 13, 1964. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law in 1992. Specializes in civil, administrative, labor and commercial cases. Also handles criminal cases. Languages: English, Spanish and French.

BREUER, Raul Office: Jose de la Cruz Ayala No. 6175 Phone: 537-306 Asuncion, Paraguay Cell Phone: 0984 753-176 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. on October 10, 1967. Lived 16 years in the United States. Elementary School at Sacred Heart School in Dearborn, Michigan. Middle School at Divine Child School in Dearborn, Michigan. High School and graduated at the AMERICAN SCHOOL OF ASUNCION, PARAGUAY (ASA). Also, three years of undergraduate studies at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. and University of Miami, FL. Languages: Fluent ENGLISH and SPANISH, written and spoken. LAW DEGREE: Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law. Specializes in Civil and Comercial Law, Corporate, Litigation, Tax Law, Antitrust, Estate Law, Real Estate urban and rural areas. Mining and Energy. Administrative issues. Also, specialized in Criminal cases including sensitive cases (Drug crimes, Violent crimes, Sex Crimes, Missing persons, White Collar Crimes, Juvenile crimes, DUI etc).

ENCINA MARIN, Alejandro Office: Ind. Nacional 1145 c/ Rca. de Colombia Phone: 441-117/445-407/442-229 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 495-726 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 9, 1931. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law in 1953 and as a Doctor of Law and Social Sciences in Madrid, in 1955. Appointed as District Attorney in 1954. Author of Paraguayan law concerning narcotics and dangerous drugs. Specializes in criminal cases, except narcotics and dangerous drugs. Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese and German.

GOROSTIAGA, Jose Emilio Office: Eligio Ayala 1036 c/ EE.UU. Phone: 207-668/ 445-678 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 445-678 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on March 4, 1931. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1955. Specializes in criminal cases, except narcotics and dangerous drugs. Languages: Spanish, English, and French.

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The American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay assumes no responsibility for the professional ability of the persons whose names appear on the following list.

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GUANES- Mersan, Alejandro Office: 196 e/ Brasilia y Luis Morales Phone: 203-030/206-938 Asunción, Paraguay Fax: same numbers

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. on Sept. 6, 1969. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1993. LL.M., University of Arizona, James E. College of Law (1999). Specializes in Foreign Investments, Government Relations, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Contracts. Also handles International Trade Law, Electronic Commerce, internet, domain names. Languages: Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

GROSS BROWN, Jorge R. Office: Benjamin Constant 624 esq. 15 de Agosto Phone: 444-426 Casilla de Correo 730 Fax: 498-169 Asuncion, Paraguay Web: www.grossbrown.com.py

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on September 24, 1947. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1971. Specializes in civil, administrative, labor and commercial cases. Handles corporate and tax law. Languages: Spanish, English, German, French and Portuguese.

GWYNN SAFSTRAND, Carlos Ramon Office: Mayor Bullo 590 esq. Azara Phone: 215-115 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 201158 Email: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on February 15, 1942. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1972. Specializes in civil, administrative, labor and commercial cases. Maintains offices in New York, Washington, Paris and . Languages: Spanish and English.

LOIZAGA FRANCO, Nestor Gabriel Office: Acá Carayá 271, Phone: (595-21) 210-376 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 227-086 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ferrere.com

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 21, 1974. Graduated from the Catholic University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1999. With a Master in George Washington University in 2003. Specializes in Corporate law, International Business Transaction and Trade Mark and Patent law. Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

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The American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay assumes no responsibility for the professional ability of the persons whose names appear on the following list.

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MERSAN Galli, OSCAR A. Office: Fulgencio R. Moreno 509 esq. Mexico, or. Phone: 496-403 / 449-052 Casilla de Correo 693 447-739 / 492-573 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 496-402 496-039 Efax: +(1.425).795.5947 -USA E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mersanlaw.com

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on July 8th, 1945. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1970. Specializes in administrative, fiscal and commercial cases. General taxation practice. Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese and Italian.

MERSAN, HUGO R. Office: Fulgencio R. Moreno 509, Phone: 496-403 / 449-052 Edif. La Colina- Piso 1 447-739 / 492-573 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 496-038/039- 448-380 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mersanlaw.com

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 1, 1956. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1979. Specializes in civil and commercial law. Handles Patents/trademarks/Copyrights, Marketing agreements. Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese

NARVAJA J., Graciela Phone: (595) 21 – 663-536/43 Office: Eulogio Estigarribia 4846 Fax: (595-21) 600-448 esq. Monseñor Bogarín - E-mail: [email protected] Asuncion, Paraguay

Born in Villarrica, Paraguay on May 4, 1951. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences. Specializes in Immigration, Foreign Investment and Corporation matters. Languages: Spanish, English.

PARQUET V., Javier Maria Office: Azara 1595 c/ Cnel. Irrazabal Phone: 224-497 /200-255 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 229-952 Cellular: 0981-401-576 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on November 10, 1962. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1987. Graduated from Harvard Law School: Master at Law (LL.M) at 1989. Specializes in civil, administrative, and commercial cases. Languages: Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.

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The American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay assumes no responsibility for the professional ability of the persons whose names appear on the following list.

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PERONI, Guillermo F. Office: Av. Jose Estigarribia 4846 (ex Boggiani) Phone: 663-536/42 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 600-448 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 9, 1937. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1961. Received a fellowship from the Eisenhower Foundation in 1970. Specializes in investment promotion, corporate law, administrative, fiscal and commercial cases. Languages: Spanish and English.

PERONI de ZUBIRI, Mariana Office: Av. Jose Estigarribia 4846 (ex Boggiani) Phone: 663-536/42 Asunción, Paraguay Fax: 600-448 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in , on August 2, 1962. Graduated from the Catholic University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences. Handles Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights. Languages: Spanish, and English.

PERONI, LILIANA G. Office: Av. Jose Estigarribia 4846 (ex Boggiani) Phone: 663-536/42 Asunción, Paraguay Fax: 600-448 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asunción, Paraguay on January 22 , 1967. Graduated from the Catholic University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences. Specializes in Banking/Financial cases and Corporate Law. Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

RIQUELME JR., Armindo Office: Avda. Perú 708 c/ Tte. Genaro Ruiz Tel. 595 21 205-052 Asunción, Paraguay Fax: 595-21 610-240/222-486 Cell Phone: (0971) 221-870 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Buffalo, New York, U.S.A on August 3, 1967. Graduated from the National University of Asunción as Attorney at Law in 1992. Pursued a Masters of Business Adminstration (MBA) in 1999. Masters of Laws in Comparative and International Law in May 2002 in Dallas, Texas. Specializes in Civil, Administrative and International law. Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

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The American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay assumes no responsibility for the professional ability of the persons whose names appear on the following list.

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STIMSON, THEODORE Office: Juan de Salazar 657 y Prof. Ramirez Phone: 202-049 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 230-101 Cell: 0991-764-946 Office email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Born in Asunción, Paraguay, April 4, 1967. Graduated from the National University of Asunción, as Attorney at Law, 1992. Graduated from the University of Chicago, The Law School, as Masters of Law, 1994. Specializes in administrative law. Handles foreign investment, corporate, tax, and environmental matters. Languages: Spanish and English.

VARELA, DANIEL Office: Gral. Santos 710 c/ Siria Phone: 210-058/210-070 Barrio Las Mercedes, Asuncion Fax: 228-353 Cell Phone: 0981- 577-028 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 13, 1969. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law in 1996, Postgraduate Studies in Diplomacy and International Affairs at the Consular and Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Relations of Paraguay. Attorney at Law and Public Translator. Specializes in Children’s issues. Child custody disputes, child support and also in civil, immigration and labor cases. Languages: Spanish, Guaraní, English and German.

VARGAS TALAVERA, Manuel Office: Av. Ygatimi 655 or Phone: 441-038 Casilla de Correo 4 Fax: 496-811 Asuncion, Paraguay E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Caacupe, Paraguay on March 12, 1927. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law 1953. Handles trademark and patent cases. Specializes in industrial property regulations. Languages: Spanish, English, French and German.

VOUGA MULLER, Rodolfo Office: Av. Perú esq. Av. España Phone: 207-185/7 230-100/1 213-598 Asuncion, Paraguay 224-630 Fax: 214-556 Home: 660-656 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on January 4, 1950. Graduated from the National University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law in 1974. Graduated from Georgetown, University Law Center as Master at Law (Common Law Studies). Handles trademark, patent and investment cases. Specializes in commercial, fiscal and labor law. Languages: Spanish, English and German.

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The American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay assumes no responsibility for the professional ability of the persons whose names appear on the following list.

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ZAVALA SERRATI, Diego Manuel Office: Fulgencio R. Moreno 509 esq, Mexico Phone: 492-573 / 449-052 Edif. La Colina- Piso 1 447-739 / 496-403 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: 496-038 E-mail: [email protected]

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay on October 15, 1967. Graduated from the Catholic University of Asuncion as Attorney at Law and Social Sciences in 1991. LL.M, Yale Law School (1994). Specializes in civil law. Handles Government relations, Foreign Investments, Insurances and general taxation practice. Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Updated April, 2016

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The American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay assumes no responsibility for the professional ability of the persons whose names appear on the following list.