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Alfredo Castellanos Bayouth Esq.

Founder of Castellanos Group P.S.C.

Alfredo Castellanos

Attorney at Law, Top Awarded Counsel and Consultant, Philanthropist, Scholar

Mediator-Arbitrator, JCC Federal Monitor, Special Master and Constitutional Professor.

Counsel to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, under the Hon. Secretary Carlos Molina, current Mayor of the Municipality of Arecibo. 

Counsel to the Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Hon. Secretary Luis Rivera Marin, current Secretary of State and Deputy Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Member of the District Examination Committee and Life Fellow of the Federal Bar Association.

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INVEST IN PUERTO RICO

Many encouraging conditions come together to make the island of Puerto Rico a first-rate investment destination in 2022, including PR Act 60 (encompassing former PR Act 20, Act 22, and Act 27 among others).
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Chapter 2 of PR Act 60, which addresses “Individual Investors” (formerly “Act 22”), and Chapter 3 addressing “Export Services” (formerly “Act 20”) provide tax exemptions to eligible individuals and businesses. Chapter 9 of PR Act 60 (formerly “Act 27”) sets tax exemptions and tax credits for production companies of film, television, and other media projects.

Our tax and local investment division is comprised of experienced attorneys that are ready to help you take advantage of America’s last tax haven.

Call us about new growth opportunities for the emerging industries.

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AVOID COSTLY AND UNCERTAIN LITIGATION: MEDIATE

Harvard Law School and MIT educated arbitration and mediation counsel. Full range of arbitration and mediation services.
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Alfredo Castellanos Esq., the founder of Castellanos Group P.S.C., is certified by the Judge’s Committee of the Federal District Court for the District of Puerto Rico as Court Mediator/Arbitrator. Mr. Castellanos has extensive legal and business experience in a wide variety of industries and full range of legal services.

He has been accepted and completed the Harvard Negotiation Master Class with the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. He has been approved and completed the Harvard Law School, MIT the Program of Advanced Mediation: Mediating Complex Disputes He has also completed the Program of Negotiation from Harvard Law School’s Executive Education for Mediating Disputes and Negotiation Institute. Mr. Castellanos is the first Puerto Rican in history to complete all three of these programs from Harvard Law School.

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JCC Federal Monitor

In January 2020, Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. was appointed JCC Federal Monitor (a deputized judicial officer) in Intellectual Disabilities Health Reform Case of Puerto Rico.

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Building Bridges

Our experience serves the Puerto Rico community as a legal bridge to the world.
Our global reach and experience is what sets us apart from the competition.

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High Profile Cases

High profile cases and clients, that range
from stars like Michael Jackson and Madonna
to icons like Don King.
No case is too big for us.

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Awards & Distinctions

The awards & recognition we received in the legal field, cannot be bought with a members fee.

Castellanos Group P.S.C.  and members of its team have received external recognition through awards from the Government, the Federal Court, local courts and different associations. These awards were earned through outstanding ethical standards, business practices and community service. Just click below to learn more about our awards and recognitions.

2019

2019 First Circuit Judicial Conference

For the 8th time in his career, Mr. Castellanos has been honored with the invitation from the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to participate in a Judicial Conference.

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2019

District Examination Committee; United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico

Mr. Castellanos, Esq. was appointed as a member of the District Examination Committee; United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

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2019

Academy of Court-Appointed Masters

Mr. Castellanos, Esq. as a fellow of the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters (ACAM) attended the annual ACAM meeting in Chicago.

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2019

Rotary Club, San Juan, PR

Mr. Castellanos, Esq. was inducted into the Rotary Club District 7000 in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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2018

Conference on Implementation of Police Department Consent Decrees

Lcdo. Castellanos was invited to participate as a panelist during the second-ever Annual Conference on Implementation of Police Department Consent Decrees held at Tarleton State University, Texas.

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2017

2017 First Circuit Judicial Conference

For the 7th time in his career, Mr. Castellanos has been honored with the invitation from the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to participate in a Judicial Conference.

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2014

House of Representatives of PR

House of Representatives of Puerto Rico recognizes lifetime achievements of Mr. Castellanos

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2014

The Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award by the Federal Bar Association for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq.

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2014

Honorable Scott W. Stucky

Special Recognition from Honorable Scott W. Stucky, U.S. Court Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

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2014

The FBA Young Lawyers Division

Award for the outstanding commitment to the Thurgood A. Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq.

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2013

The FBA Young Lawyers Division

In recognition of many years of service to the Thurgood Marshall Memorial Competition The FBA Young Lawyers Division Acknowledges Alfredo Castellanos, Esq.

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2012

The Foundation of the FBA

Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. has been nominated and accepted as a Life Fellow with all honors, privileges, and rights pertaining thereto.

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2012

60th Anniversary of the Constitution

Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. was invited by the former Governor Luis Fortuño to be the honorary speaker during the 60th Anniversary of the Constitution of Puerto Rico event.

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2012

The FBA Young Lawyers Division

For Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. with appreciation for the active participation as a final round judge in the Federal Bar Association’s 2012 Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition in Washington, DC.

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2011

Department of Correction of PR

Department of Correction & Rehabilitation recognizes services of Alfredo Castellanos in the closing of the Morales Feliciano’s case.
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2010

20 Years of Practice - Achievement Award

In November of 2010 Mr. Castellanos was presented with an award  for his outstanding over 20 years of legal service.

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2009

The FBA Young Lawyers Division

For Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. with appreciation for the active participation as a final round judge in the Federal Bar Association’s 2009 Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition in Washington, DC.

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2008

People 2 Watch

Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. was named “People 2 Watch” by “San Juan City Magazine” with Alejandro Garcia Padilla, current governor of Puerto Rico, elected in 2012.

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2008

House of Representatives of PR

Special recognition for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. by the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico, March 2008.

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2007

LULAC

Special award by L.U.L.A.C. (League of United Latin American Citizens) giving to Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. the recognition as the year’s most important defender of civil rights.

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2007

Senate of Puerto Rico

Special Recognition for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. by the Senate of Puerto Rico, December 3rd, 2007.

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2006

The Foundation of the FBA

Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. has been nominated and accepted as a Fellow with all honors, privileges, and rights pertaining thereto.

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1996

Senate of Puerto Rico

Special Recognition for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. by the Senate of Puerto Rico, February 1996.

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About Castellanos Group P.S.C.

Castellanos Group P.S.C. is Puerto Rico’s international legal practice, sworn to our clients and their successes in US, Puerto Rico and in key, growing markets in the world. Our vast experience has served the US and Puerto Rico as a legal bridge to the world. Our legal team at Castellanos Group P.S.C. are active community leaders that often define the arguments that best address the complex issues of the day. This and our global reach is what sets us apart and ahead of the competition.

MIT-Harvard Advanced Mediation Workshop: Mediating Complex Disputes

Alfredo Castellanos Bayouth Esq., the founder of Castellanos Group P.S.C., has been approved in the Program of Advanced Mediation: Mediating Complex Disputes. He has completed it in June 2017. It was the third class in history to graduate from Harvard’s Law School and MIT Program of Advanced Mediation, which focuses on Mediating Complex Disputes.

“Greetings my dear friends and valued clients. I wish to share with all of you, with a great sense of humility, that I have very recently become the first professional from Puerto Rico to complete three exclusive programs at Harvard Law School-MIT’s Program on Negotiation (PON): Approved and completed PON’s Mediation Program, Accepted and completed PON’s Flagship Master Negotiation Program, and was a part in approving and completing PON’s THIRD EVER Advanced Mediation Workshop and Program. Needless to say, I am very proud that Puerto Rico was present at all of the above-mentioned programs and that our jurisdiction will be able to count on the vast knowledge acquired from two of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions: Harvard Law School and MIT. At Castellanos Group, P.S.C, we are extremely proud of the above historical accomplishment and we look forward to being able to greatly expand our Firm’s services as we help our community in the process.”
Alfredo Castellanos Bayouth Esq.

Completed MIT-Harvard Advanced Mediation Workshop: Mediating Complex Disputes

Completed MIT-Harvard Advanced Mediation Workshop: Mediating Complex Disputes

MIT-Harvard Advanced Mediation Workshop: Mediating Complex Disputes

MIT-Harvard Advanced Mediation Workshop: Mediating Complex Disputes

The Harvard Negotiation Master Class

Alfredo Castellanos Bayouth Esq., the founder of Castellanos Group P.S.C., was accepted and completed in March 2017 the Harvard Negotiation Master Class with the Program on Negotiation, which is a program from the most respected, recognized and exclusive Law School in the world. The acceptance letter states that only the most outstanding and impressive persons were selected to participate in this program to create a collegiate atmosphere and ensure quality dialogue.

This most exclusive intensive Harvard Master Class was strictly limited to 60 participants who are strong negotiators and have completed a prior course in negotiation with PON at Harvard Law School. This most exclusive program offered unprecedented access to experts from Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — all of whom are committed to delivering a transformational learning experience. Mr. Castellanos, a highly skilled and confident dealmaker, has gained exclusive access to proven frameworks for addressing the most complicated negotiation challenges. The Harvard Negotiation Master Class has been a rare opportunity to hone his skills as a highly confident negotiator who truly understands the game – and how to play it.

Certificate of Completion - Harvard Negotiation Master Class

Certificate of Completion – Harvard Negotiation Master Class

Class 2017 Harvard Negotiation Master Class Advanced Strategies for Experienced Negotiators.

Class 2017 Harvard Negotiation Master Class Advanced Strategies for Experienced Negotiators.

Harvard Law School/MIT's Premiere Executive Mediation Program

Alfredo Castellanos Bayouth Esq., the founder of Castellanos Group P.S.C., completed the Program of Negotiation from Harvard Law School’s/MIT’s Executive Education for Mediating Disputes and Negotiation Institute in October 2016.

Certificate of Completion - Harvard Law School/MIT/Tufts’ Premiere Executive Mediation Program.

Certificate of Completion – Harvard Law School/MIT’s Premiere Executive Mediation Program.

Class 2016 Harvard Law School/MIT/Tufts’ Premiere Executive Mediation Program.

Class 2016 Harvard Law School/MIT’s Premiere Executive Mediation Program.

Puerto Rico Acts 20 and 22

“Individual Investors Act” (Act 22) and “Export Services Act” (Act 20) provide tax exemptions to eligible individuals and businesses. Our tax and local investment division with experienced Act 20/22 attorneys can help you take advantage of the America’s last tax haven – Puerto Rico.

Mr. Castellanos is personally supervising all legal and consulting work done by Castellanos Group, P.S.C., including but not limited to, client development and client communication, among other areas of the law, including all new investment tax exempt laws (Act 22, etc.) in Puerto Rico. He’s available to our clients 24-7.


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Alfredo Castellanos con Rita Moreno - 12 febrero 2014

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We Support Our Troops

In 1996, Alfredo Castellanos Esq. was invited by the NAVY as a special guest in the nuclear-powered USS John C. Stennis(CVN-74). He is one of a very few selected civilians to have the privilege of landing and taking off in a US aircraft carrier, to witness active military exercises and to share inspiring experiences with our nation’s heroes.

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