Tessie Leal Garabis is a seasoned trial attorney with over 16 years of experience in both local and federal forums. She has represented a broad spectrum of clients from the private and public sectors, securing favorable judgments or settlements on their behalf. Tessie's notable clientele includes prominent organizations such as TracFone, ATT, Walmart Inc, APS Health Care, and Triple S Salud, as well as public entities like the Municipality of San Juan, the Municipality of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Convention Center, and the Department of Justice of Puerto Rico.
Her legal acumen extends across varied domains, including civil rights violations, where she led numerous jury trials at the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, achieving favorable judgments. Tessie successfully secured a judgment in a significant sexual harassment case, and has obtained dismissals of various injunctions and temporary restraining orders in trademark violation matters. She has argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and played key roles in appellate court matters, including those involving the Puerto Rico Supreme Court and Puerto Rico Courts of Appeals. Tessie has also authored analytical legal publications and represented clients before the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Board.
