Alejandro “Alex” J. Gonzalez

Alex J. Gonzalez, Esq., entered this world in Worcester, Massachusetts, but it was in the vibrant and diverse city of Miami, Florida, where he truly found his sense of identity. After a formative education at Christopher Columbus HS, a cherished Catholic high school in the area, he journeyed to the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida, to pursue higher education. During his time at UCF, he embraced the world of law by assuming various roles at the esteemed law firm Egan, Lev & Siwica, P.A. As a dedicated law clerk, paralegal, and investigator, he developed an early passion for the intricacies of the legal field. Following his heart's calling, he enrolled at the Roger Williams University (RWU) School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island, where he became actively involved in the local maritime association. His legal prowess was acknowledged with the receipt of the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Ocean & Coastal Law and Advanced Legal Writing, setting the stage for a promising legal career. As a law student, he further enhanced his knowledge and skills through an internship at Settipane & Associates, a distinguished Plaintiff personal injury law firm in Providence, Rhode Island. Graduating from RWU marked the beginning of his journey back to his roots in South Florida, where he was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida and the U.S. District Courts of Florida. Throughout his illustrious career, Alex has skillfully represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in various legal domains, including admiralty and maritime matters, business torts, commercial litigation, and contract disputes. His expertise extends beyond borders, as he has effectively represented international clients in diverse areas, such as maritime wrongful death, maritime personal injury, labor and employment, and commercial transportation cases. Alex's in-depth understanding of international and domestic arbitration is evident through his proficiency in handling cases governed by esteemed institutions and conventions, such as the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) Employment Rules, the AAA’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (“ICDR”) Rules, the International Bar Association (“IBA”) Rules, the International Court of Arbitration (“ICC”) Rules, the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (“ICCA”) (The Hague circa 2014), and the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (“New York Convention” circa 1958). As a partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., in Miami, he has demonstrated his legal prowess in State and Federal courts throughout Florida, as well as in International Arbitration proceedings, skillfully representing Cruise Line Guests (Passengers) victims and valued Crew Member clients in regions spanning the Caribbean, South America, India, and Southeast Asia. Alex's relentless advocacy for Plaintiffs who have suffered due to the negligence of others continues to be the cornerstone of his thriving legal career.