Biography
Alejandro J. García Carballo advises and represents clients in complex civil and commercial litigation, including high-stakes contractual disputes, distribution law, insurance recovery, class actions, torts, and securities litigation and arbitration. Alejandro approaches each dispute with a clear understanding of his clients’ business objectives, tailoring legal strategies to serve practical results. He is a member of the Litigation Department at O’Neill & Borges, where he has practiced since 2014.
His practice spans Federal and Commonwealth courts at both trial and appellate levels, as well as arbitration and administrative forums. Alejandro has served as first chair in multiple trials, successfully briefed cases before the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, and regularly negotiates complex settlements. Recognized for his strategic insight, tactical precision, and sound judgment, he helps clients navigate high-stakes disputes.
Building on this experience, Alejandro recently led a trial team in a 23-day final hearing before the American Arbitration Association concerning the non-renewal of a distribution relationship under Puerto Rico’s Dealer’s Act (“Law 75”). He also co-led major insurance recovery trials involving more than 140 properties across Puerto Rico and regularly advocates for clients in complex administrative proceedings.
Alejandro is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico guide as a leading practitioner in Insurance Law and Litigation.
Beyond litigation, he assists clients with structuring distribution relationships and ensuring compliance under Law 75. He also advises international entities on commercial lending for utility-scale renewable-energy projects and guides companies across diverse industries in establishing operations on the island. Alejandro further provides strategic counsel to high-profile individuals and corporate clients on crisis management and business planning.
Outside his work at the firm, Alejandro is the founder and former Chair of JAM (Jóvenes Amigos del Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico), a nonprofit organization that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico, reflecting his commitment to the island’s cultural heritage. He is also a member of the Columbia University Alumni Association of Puerto Rico.