Carlos Colon-Machargo
Attorney-at-Law and Certified Public Accountant
Georgia
GA, FL, DC, PR
"Great Counsel. Quick and Responsive."
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"Carlos, was excellent. During the entire process he had my best interests in mind. I would utilize his services again should the need arise."
"Carlos had multiple calls with me to explain the legal side of everything and was patient throughout. He probably talked to me on the phone for more time than he billed the total project lol. Carlos is a great guy that is there to help and make sure you make the right decision. Would definitely work with him again."
"Carlos was very easy to work with and understood exactly what I needed."
"Carlos is the best attorney I have ever worked with. It helps a lot he's a CPA. I would will use him again on my next partnership venture."
"Excellent research. Very helpful. Communicative and knowledgeable."
"Timely and Accurate assistance always provided."
Work History
Colón-Machargo Law Studio
Member
Jul 2013 - Present
Represents and counsels clients on general civil, administrative and contractual matters, including but not limited to areas involving labor and employment law, business law and contracts, estate planning, tax,insurance, real estate and corporate law.
Monnolly, Pridgen, Colón-Machargo & Ellenberg
Member
Aug 2010 - Jun 3013
Represented clients in federal courts in the defense of welfare plan claims under ERISA, including those involving disability and life insurance matters.Represented and counseled clients on issues involving labor and employment law, as well as general civil and contractual matters.
Alston & Bird
Project Attorney
Jul 2013 - Aug 2018
Provides assistance to lead counsel on complex litigation matters, including preparation for litigation,document review, legal research and drafting of memoranda.
Lavergne-Ramirez & Colon-Machargo
Partner
Jan 2003 - Jul 2010
Represented and counseled clients on labor and employment law, insurance law, business law and contracts, as well as general civil and administrative matters.
Adsuar Muñiz Goyco & Besosa
Associate Attorney
Aug 2000 - Dec 2002
Represented and counseled clients in labor and employment matters including employment discrimination,wrongful discharge, wage and hour disputes, labor relations, workers’ compensation and COBRA issues. Processed business-related visas to relocate foreign high-profile executives to the U.S. Rendered legal opinions regarding labor and employment issues, as well as personnel policies and procedures.
National Labor Relations Board
Field Attorney
Sep 1997 - Jul 2000
Investigated and prosecuted unfair labor practice charges before the Administrative Law Judge; drafted post-trial briefs and provided assistance in any compliance matters; presided over representation proceedings to conduct secret ballot elections and advised the public about their rights under state and federal labor and employment law statutes.
Verner Liipfert Bernhard McPhearson & Hand
Law Clerk
Jan 1997 - Aug 1997
Researched legal issues and provided advice to the Legislative Department on issues concerning Puerto Rico, as well as the state of the law in various Latin American countries.Actively participated in meetings to strategize and implement lobbying efforts to maximize the money assignments and Congress appropriations to be received by the Government of Puerto Rico.