Henry E. Mendia represents clients in civil litigation in federal and state courts across the country, and in arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Mr. Mendia’s practice has covered a wide range of industries, but has involved particularly the energy, banking, insurance and real estate sectors. Together with other members of the firm, Mr. Mendia regularly represents some of the leading firms in these sectors. A significant percentage of his cases feature commercial transactions involving Latin America. Mr. Mendia is fluent in Spanish.

Some of his notable representations include:

Defended leading US energy company against commercial fraud claims in federal court.

Defended major US financial firm against negligence and breach of fiduciary duty claims in federal court putative class action.

Defended major shipping firm against claims of commercial fraud and conspiracy in federal court.

Defended major US insurance company against breach of reinsurance contract claims in federal court.

Defended major oil producer in ICC arbitration involving operation of maritime loading platform.

Represented leading US energy company in ICC arbitration involving privatization of electricity distribution company in Central America.

Defended foreign affiliate of US financial firm against conversion and conspiracy claims in federal court.

Memberships

Trial Lawyer and International Law Sections, The Florida Bar; Dade County Bar Association; Georgetown University Alumni Club of Miami; University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club of Miami

Admitted to Practice

Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Education

J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1987

B.S.F.S., Georgetown University, 1984