Carla Garcia-Benitez

Background

Garcia-Benitez, Carla was born on March 18, 1961 in Miami, Florida, United States.

Education

University of Puerto Rico (Bachelor of Arts, 1982. Juris Doctor, 1987) New York University Master of Laws, 1990). Spoken languages: English and Spanish.

Career

Worked at O"Neill & Borges (San Juan, Puerto Rico) specializing in Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Customs Law. Admitted to the bar, 1988, Puerto Rico, United States District Court, District of Puerto Rico. 1989, United States. Court of Appeals, First Circuit.

1991, New York, United States.

Court of International Trade and United States. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.

Jurisprudence Editor, U.P.R. Law Review, 1986-1987. Author: "Comentarios al Término del Tribunal Supremo (1985-1986)," Volume LVI Review

Juris U.P.R. 159 (1987).

"The "Deference to the Agency" Doctrine: To What Extent Should lieutenant Apply To Customs Service"s Interpretation of a Tariff Term in Classification Cases," Volume XX Brook J. International L. 577 (1995). Member: Puerto Rico Bar Association.

Achievements

• Carla Garcia-Benitez has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Puerto Rico Bar Association.