Sean specializes in commercial litigation and international arbitration in the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. In his over thirty years of practice, Sean has represented Fortune 500 companies, foreign governments, insurance companies, banks, and corporate officers and directors. He has tried and taken to verdict numerous cases in state and federal courts and has handled arbitrations both in and out of the United States.
A former partner at a preeminent international law firm, in 2010 Sean founded Santini Law, his own litigation and arbitration firm, to provide more personal and hands-on service to his clients.
A native Spanish speaker, Sean is perfectly fluent conducting business and practicing law in both English and Spanish.
Sean is board certified by The Florida Bar in International Litigation and Arbitration, and is nationally recognized by his peers as an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.
A frequent lecturer and author on international commercial litigation and arbitration, Sean has taught an annual seminar on International Commercial Arbitration at the Universidad Panamericana in Mexico and has appeared as both a panelist and a moderator in numerous conferences on international legal issues.
Education
- Stanford Law School, J.D., 1989, Palo Alto, CA
- Columbia University, B.A., 1986, New York, NY
Bar Admissions
- Florida Bar
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Professional Recognition
- Board Certified by The Florida Bar in International Litigation and Arbitration
- “AV Preeminent” rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Bar Association
- ABA International Arbitration Committee
- Florida Bar
- International Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Florida Bar International Litigation & Arbitration Committee
Academic Experience
- Universidad Panamericana: Professor of “International Commercial Arbitration” and faculty member of the Master’s Program in Business Law (Mexico City and Guadalajara campuses) from 2006 to present.