Practice Concentration & Experience

    Mr. Martinez, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Mexico, is also a duly licensed
    attorney in both countries. He is a Texas litigator whose practice focuses
    on the following areas: Commercial; Litigation; International; Federal
    and State Criminal Defense; and Cross-Border Transactions (U.S.Mexico).
    In the litigation and corporate areas, Mr. Martinez has represented
    individuals and corporations from various countries in connection with
    their business transactions and/or litigation concerns.

    Prior to setting up his private practice, Mr. Martinez worked for several
    international law firms handling the incorporation of Mexican
    maquiladoras (in-bond companies) and Mexican business ventures with
    foreign investment, including related customs, immigration, trademarks,
    and labor matters. He also served as Policy Analyst for Senator Eddie
    Lucio, Jr. in Austin, Texas, analyzing bills and policy matters, while
    responsible for both the jurisprudence and criminal committees and
    Mexico affairs. While earning his LL.M. in Spain, Mr. Martinez served as
    the Government Liaison for the Mexican State of Tamaulipas. Mr.
    Martinez teaches International Business Law at the University of Texas at
    Brownsville.

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 2005).
  • The University of Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain (LL.M., 2002).
  • University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England (International Law Program,
    2001).
  • Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterey (ITESM),
    Monterrey, Mexico (Law Degree, 1998).

Licenses and Admissions

  • Licensed to practice in all Courts in the State of Texas.
  • Licensed to practice in all Courts in the Republic of Mexico.
  • Licensed to practice in all Federal District Courts for the Southern District of
    Texas.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas (Section on International Law).
  • Cameron County Bar Association.
  • American Bar Association.
  • Member of the International Law and Criminal Defense Sections of ABA.
  • Member of the Mexico Committee of the American Bar Association.
  • Member of the International Litigation Committee of  the ABA.
  • Barrister member of Phi Delta Phi.
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association.
  • Young Lawyers-American Bar Association Division.
  • Member of Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
  • Member of Brownsville Economic Development Council.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.
  • Basic French and Italian.
IGNACIO G. MARTINEZ, P.C.
Licensed in Texas & Mexico.


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