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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.
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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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In January 2020, Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. was appointed JCC/Lead Monitor (a deputized judicial officer) in Intellectual Disabilities Health Reform Case of Puerto Rico.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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Mr. Castellanos, Esq. was inducted into the Rotary Club District 7000 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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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.
Learn More 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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House of Representatives of Puerto Rico recognizes lifetime achievements of Mr. Castellanos
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The Lifetime Achievement Award by the Federal Bar Association for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq.
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Special Recognition from Honorable Scott W. Stucky, U.S. Court Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
Award for the outstanding commitment to the Thurgood A. Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq.
Learn MoreIn 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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Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. has been nominated and accepted as a Life Fellow with all honors, privileges, and rights pertaining thereto.
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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.
Learn MoreFor 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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Department of Correction & Rehabilitation recognizes services of Alfredo Castellanos in the closing of the Morales Feliciano’s case.
In November of 2010 Mr. Castellanos was presented with an award for his outstanding over 20 years of legal service.
Learn MoreFor 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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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.
Learn MoreSpecial recognition for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. by the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico, March 2008.
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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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Special Recognition for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. by the Senate of Puerto Rico, December 3rd, 2007.
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Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. has been nominated and accepted as a Fellow with all honors, privileges, and rights pertaining thereto.
Learn MoreSpecial Recognition for Alfredo Castellanos, Esq. by the Senate of Puerto Rico, February 1996.
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Alfredo Castellanos con Rita Moreno – 12 febrero 2014
“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
MIT-Harvard Advanced Mediation Workshop: Mediating Complex Disputes
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
Class 2017 Harvard Negotiation Master Class Advanced Strategies for Experienced Negotiators.
Certificate of Completion – Harvard Law School/MIT’s Premiere Executive Mediation Program.
Class 2016 Harvard Law School/MIT’s Premiere Executive Mediation Program.
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.
