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Cesar Mejia Duenas

Cesar Mejia Duenas

CMD Attorneys
  • Business Law, Securities Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • California, District of Columbia, Florida, Honduras, New Jersey, New York
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Cesar is an International Attorney specialized in business law, litigation, and cross-border investments. He assists start-ups and seasoned investors to structure their business efficiently, reducing risk and setting them up for success. His experience in dispute resolution and litigation allows him to provide comprehensive and top-notch advise zealously protecting the interest of his clients.

He holds a J.D. and International Arbitration LL.M. from the University of Miami School of law, an LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers from Brooklyn Law School, and a Licenciatura en Derecho “Cum Laude” from the Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras. He is admitted to practice law in the states of Florida and New York.

During Law School, he interned for Squire Patton Boggs and Reed Smith, working for the International Dispute Resolution Groups researching complex international arbitration issues. He also clerked for EPGD Business Law, a Miami-based law firm where he worked for the litigation department, and regularly prepared blog posts on trending commercial litigation matters.

At the University of Miami, he interned for the Investor Rights Clinic, handling securities arbitrations before FINRA. He was involved in cases dealing with the unsuitability of investments, unauthorized trading, excessive trading, churning, failure to supervise, among other claims. He also prepared complex damages calculations based on marked adjusted damages, net out-of-pocket losses, and loss avoidance damages. He was also a President of the Miami Law International Arbitration Society.

In Honduras, he served as General Counsel for Mercedes Benz and several other corporations.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Securities Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 351020
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District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
ID Number: 1643755
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Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 1023845
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Honduras
ID Number: 15050
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New Jersey
New Jersey Courts
ID Number: 314112023
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 5675228
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Portuguese: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founder
CMD Attorneys
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Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. (2019) | Law
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University of Miami School of Law
LL.M. (2018) | International Arbitration
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Brooklyn Law School
LL.M. (2017)
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Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras
LL.B. (2010) | Law
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Professional Associations
Beverly Hills Bar Association
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Coral Gables Estate Planning Council
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Miami International Arbitration Society
Member
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Florida Bar  # 1023845
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State Bar of New York  # 5675228
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Which law is supreme? The interplay between the New York Convention and the McCarran-Ferguson Act
University of Miami Law Review
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Answers
38 Questions Answered
Q. I wanted to know if i can apply for SIJS
A: Yes, you may be eligible to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) in California if you meet certain criteria. Under California law, SIJS is available to individuals under 21 years old who have been declared dependent by a juvenile court, or placed under the custody of an individual or entity due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment by one or both parents. The court must also determine that it is not in your best interest to return to your home country.

In California, the process for applying for SIJS begins with filing a petition in the juvenile court, where you must request findings that you have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents and that it is not in your best interest to return to your home country. If the court makes these findings, you can then apply for SIJS with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This process allows you to seek SIJS even if you are in the U.S.

Depending on your country of origin, you may or may not have a waitlist for the application for adjustment of status.

Best of luck, and I hope everything goes well.
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Q. I'm trying to figure out how to file a motion to Oppose/Object a Motion for Summary judgement.
A: In Florida, to oppose the Motion for Summary Judgment, you should file a written response detailing the new evidence you discovered from the surveillance footage. Explain that the video now shows how the spill occurred and how long it was on the floor, which creates a genuine issue of material fact. Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510(c) governs summary judgments. You should attach an affidavit or declaration explaining the facts, and you may request a hearing. Since time is critical, consider consulting an attorney to ensure the response is properly filed.

Best of luck, and I hope everything goes well.
Q. What are the different statuses one can have other than citizen, and national?
A: No, your friend is incorrect. Under U.S. law, the two primary statuses are citizen and non-citizen national (8 U.S.C. § 1408). American citizenship can be acquired by birth or via naturalization. Non-citizen nationals (Samoa and Swain), still owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
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Saturday: 9 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
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224 W 35th St, Ste 500 PMB 151
New York, NY 10001
Telephone: (305) 515-5165
Monday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM
Sunday: Closed
Notice: * By appointment only