Colón and Partners plans to hire 10 staff as NYC-Dominican law firm expands

Colón and Partners, a law firm serving clients in New York City and the Dominican Republic, plans to hire approximately ten new employees across its two offices. The firm, which opened in 2019, is expanding its workforce to handle a growing caseload involving business, real estate, and inheritance matters for families split between the two countries.

Alexis Colón, the firm's founder and managing partner, is licensed to practice law in both jurisdictions. He also serves as co-chair of the New York City Bar Association’s Inter-American Affairs Committee. In that role, he is working to increase legal collaboration between lawyers in the Americas.

Colón stated that he aims to organize cultural exchange events covering at least 60% to 70% of countries in North and South America before his tenure on the committee ends. These events focus on nations with major economies. The goal is to compare legal systems and identify differences in areas such as tax law, property rights, and business regulations.

The attorney believes these exchanges will allow the City Bar to serve as a central hub for international legal knowledge. He noted that other bar associations in the United States have not published similar comparative law research. "No other bar association in the U.S. or New York that I know of has done that," Colón said.

His work with the City Bar builds on a ten-year career as a Dominican diplomat. During that time, he helped negotiate trade agreements between the Dominican Republic and Chile, Ecuador, Türkiye, Panama, and Colombia. He also supported international investment deals. Colón said his diplomatic background provided him with negotiation skills and an understanding of cross-cultural business practices.

The firm's private practice focuses on clients with assets or family members in both countries. Many clients are U.S. residents who have inherited property in the Dominican Republic. The firm represents them in probate and inheritance processes. Conversely, the firm also assists clients in the Dominican Republic who are heirs to individuals who died in the United States.

Beyond estate matters, the firm advises on corporate transactions and investments. It helps clients create legal entities and comply with local regulations in both countries. Colón said the firm guides Dominican investors on New York commercial entities and advises New York clients on Dominican business laws.

Colón lives between New York and the Dominican Republic, a lifestyle shared by many of his clients. He said this personal connection helps him understand the specific legal challenges these families face. He opened the firm to apply his international business experience to legal practice.

"I wanted to have a Dominican law firm, with a really international mindset," Colón said. The firm currently serves clients seeking counsel for civil and commercial litigation, tax issues, and intellectual property matters. The planned hiring will support the firm's ongoing growth in both locations.

The expansion reflects the increasing number of people maintaining legal and financial ties across the two countries. Colón said his diplomatic career gave him a base of experience in an international sphere. He continues to use those skills in his private practice to navigate the legal frameworks between New York and the Dominican Republic.