About
Jose Raul Torres is a skilled lawyer in Passaic, New Jersey, with expertise in real estate, bankruptcy, and criminal defense. He also provides legal counsel in customs clearance and international trade law. José R. Torres has a wealth of experience in various legal areas, including real estate, bankruptcy, and criminal defense. He is also well-versed in customs clearance and international trade law, providing valuable guidance to his clients in these complex areas. Mr. Torres is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and Florida, as well as before the United States Court of International Trade and the United States Supreme Court. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Torres has a background in International Banking Compliance and Securities Investigations, which he acquired while working at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Manhattan. He has also participated in the American Caribbean Law Initiative as a fellow, where he advised the Lawyer General of Jamaica on legal matters. Furthermore, he has received training in Geneva with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and holds certification in International Law Dispute Resolution from Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin, Germany. Outside of his legal work, Mr. Torres is actively involved in elite softball competitions and volunteers his time on educational panels, sharing his professional expertise. He has been featured on radio talk shows and international television broadcasts, including CNN en español. A native of Bogotá, Colombia, Mr. Torres currently resides in northern New Jersey with his wife and three children. He is also fluent in Italian.
Legal Issues
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Italian: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
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