Raphael A. Briones

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Raphael A. Briones

Raphael A. Briones

Counsel

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Raphael A. Briones

Raphael A. Briones

Counsel

Raphael A. Briones

Counsel

New York

T: +1 212 541 1291

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Biography

Raphael A. Briones is an experienced product liability and commercial litigator. He defends manufacturers, designers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers in complex multi-jurisdictional litigation. Raphael has a keen ability to understand the needs and interests of his clients in order to develop and implement strategic and sound litigation strategies that balance his clients’ legal and business interests during litigation. He currently serves as member of a team of aggressive and experienced litigators that serve as national coordinating counsel for manufacturers, designers, and retailers. Raphael also has experience in complex commercial and business disputes.

Raphael also utilizes his background and experience in corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and securities matters to assist in the development and strategy of his commercial and general civil litigation work. His broad practice experience also includes motion and appellate experience, real estate disputes, construction litigation, insurance subrogation, and other commercial disputes in both federal and state courts.

Raphael is passionate about uplifting under-served communities and brings an enthusiasm to lead while emphasizing ideals of mentorship, education, and collaboration. In his wider community, Raphael has served as a volunteer at the LGBT Bar Association of New York Legal Clinic.

Prior to joining BCLP, Raphael was an attorney at an AMLaw 100 firm.

Civic Involvement & Honors

  • Fundraised to support the National Brain Tumor Society and to run as a member of its Gray Nation Endurance Team in the New York City Marathon.

Professional Affiliations

  • LGBT Bar Association of New York

Admissions

  • New York, 2014
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Education

  • Loyola Law School-Los Angeles, LL.M., 2014
  • Whittier Law School, J.D., 2013
  • University of Washington, B.A., 2008

Experience

  • Favorably negotiated protective orders in products liability matters.
  • Successfully negotiated and secured an early dismissal of a condominium association client related to an incident during the construction of a multi-million-dollar real estate property in Manhattan.
  • Served as a member within a team of attorneys to provide counsel to a foreign company in an initial public offering listed on Nasdaq.
  • Obtained a dismissal of all disability claims against a client pursuant to NYSHRL, NYSCRL, and NYCHRL.
  • Obtained summary judgment and dismissal for client related to claims involving breaches of a real estate purchase agreement.
  • Oversight and management over the due diligence process on multiple mergers and acquisitions.