Arturo J. Bravo is a distinguished cross-border legal strategist with over three decades of experience advising corporations, multinational entities, and high-net-worth individuals across Latin America and the United States. Admitted to practice in Florida, Texas, and Venezuela, Mr. Bravo bridges common law and civil law systems, delivering seamless legal counsel in complex cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, international commercial arbitration, and high-stakes negotiations.
Before founding Crosswise Attorneys at Law, he held key leadership roles, including Director of Litigation at Bravo & Asociados, S.C. and Compliance Director for international franchise networks. Notably, Mr. Bravo set a landmark legal precedent in arbitration jurisprudence through a pivotal decision issued by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice in 2010, fundamentally shaping the arbitration landscape in Venezuela. A former law professor recognized six times as “Class Patron” (Padrino de Promoción) for his academic excellence and mentorship, he currently remains active in academia across top institutions.
Bar Admissions & Professional Affiliations
The Florida Bar (Admitted to Practice)
State Bar of Texas (Admitted to Practice)
Caracas Bar Association (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Caracas)
CEDCA (Certified Arbitrator, Business Center for Conciliation and Arbitration)
Education & Academic Honors
Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Cum Laude, University of Miami School of Law (2015)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – International Business, Keiser University (2013)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Procedural Law, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (1995)
Juris Doctor / Attorney at Law (J.D. Equivalent) – Cum Laude, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (1990)
Academic Appointments
Active Professor (Undergraduate & Postgraduate): Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB) & Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET)
Courses Taught: Contracts & Guarantees, General Theory of Evidence, Insurance, Commercial Law, and Procedural Law.
Distinctions: Elected “Class Patron” (Padrino de Promoción) by six graduating classes at UCAB for professional integrity and academic leadership.
Areas of Expertise
Cross-Border Transactions (LATAM–USA): Joint ventures, international contracts, and corporate structuring.
Commercial Arbitration & Dispute Resolution: Certified CEDCA arbitrator and trial attorney specializing in international precedents.
Franchise Law & Compliance: Comprehensive FTC/FDD compliance, network administration, and cross-border expansion.
Corporate & Estate Advisory: Guidance on trusts, real estate investments, and multi-jurisdictional family law matters.
Selected Publications & Milestone Precedents
The Recognition of Foreign Awards Set Aside at the Seat of Arbitration: Commisa v. Pemex
Landmark Arbitration Jurisprudence: Lead strategist behind the landmark 2010 Supreme Tribunal of Justice decision redefining arbitration law in Venezuela.
Are Judicial Precedents of Mandatory Application in Venezuela?
The In Dubio Pro Reo Principle in Civil Procedural Law
