César J. Linares Rodríguez

Leads the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Team. His practice focuses on resolving civil cases, including but not limited to: liability for breach of contract or third-party actions, debt recovery, and protection of inheritance or marital assets. He also provides assistance in arbitration and judicial disputes in the areas of labor, real estate, and criminal law (specifically economic crimes).

He further specializes in handling commercial disputes between the State and private entities, particularly those arising from the application of Law No. 340-06 on Public Procurement of Goods, Services, Works, and Concessions, as well as in protecting the fundamental rights of individuals in relation to State actions.

In the academic sphere, he has taught at the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences of the Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo, in subjects such as Constitutional Law, Introduction to Law, and Labor Law. His professional practice is distinguished by his ability to manage complex litigation and assess negotiations to avoid or resolve ongoing or stalled disputes.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

-LL.B. in Law (Magna Cum Laude), Universidad Católica Santo Domingo (UCSD), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2002.

-Master’s Degree in Civil Procedural Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2005.

-Master’s Degree in Criminal Procedural Law, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), Dominican Republic, 2008.

-Master’s Degree in Administrative Law and Economic Regulation, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

-Diploma in Administrative Sanctioning Law, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain.

-Advanced Practical Seminar on International Commercial Arbitration, American University Washington College of Law. 

LANGUAGES: Spanish and English

AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

-Dominican Bar Association

-Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF)

-Latin American Construction Law Association (ALDEC)

-International Bar Association (IBA)

-Latin American Arbitration Association (ALARB)

OTHER CREDENTIALS

-Arbitrator, CIES Arbitration Center, Peru

-Arbitrator and Adjudicator, Arbitration and Conciliation Center, ADR LAWFIRM, Lima, Peru

-Ranked in Dispute Resolution – Dominican Republic, The Legal 500 Latin America Guide, 2024 and 2025 editions

-Ranked in Dispute Resolution – Dominican Republic, Chambers Latin America Guide, 2025 edition

-First Vice President, Superior Arbitration Council, Dispute Prevention Boards, and Dispute Board CIES