Fausto Sanchez

Of Counsel

Miami
Phone: +1 305 925-9947
Email: fsanchez@SFL-law.com

Fausto Sanchez is an experienced litigator and seasoned trial attorney that serves as Of Counsel to RC Law.  Fausto is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and works with RC Law by way of its alliance with Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP*, where he is a co-founding partner.

Fausto’s practice is focused in the areas of complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and corporate dispute resolution.  His clients include corporate entities, small to mid-sized businesses, private U.S. citizens, and foreign parties in litigation or arbitration throughout the United States.  Many of his international clients include European and Latin American businesses, including multi-million-dollar corporations, cruise lines, universities, family offices, technical consultation companies, and scientific research organizations.

Fausto was previously a partner at a prominent international litigation firm, handling complex, cross-border commercial disputes, where he successfully represented numerous corporate entities in U.S. litigation, including dozens of American auto dealers in a mass action lawsuit against a major Indian automotive conglomerate.  He also represented professional athletes in contract negotiations with NFL organizations, as well as in their business, civil, and criminal litigation matters.

 Prior to entering the private sector, Fausto worked as a prosecutor for the State of Florida.  During his service as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Fausto handled thousands of criminal cases and dozens of jury trials, ranging from elaborate economic crimes to violent first-degree felonies.  His successes as a prosecutor led him to achieve Board Certification in the State of Florida as a Specialist in Criminal Trial and ACAMS certification as a Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.  Fausto’s experience in this area allows him to now conduct internal investigations and advise corporate clients on corporate theft, embezzlement, misuse of corporate assets, and compliance, including issues relating to OFAC economic sanctions, referrals for criminal prosecution, and white-collar criminal defense.

Fausto is an AV-rated Preeminent Attorney with Martindale-Hubbell.  He currently serves Deputy Regional President and Member of the Board of Directors for Region VIII of the Hispanic National Bar Association, and previously served as a Vice-Chair for the American Bar Association’s International Ethics Committee.  He regularly speaks as a panelist on issues relating to diversity in the legal profession, as well as on cutting edge developments in law.  He has been recognized by various organizations and legal publications for his professional achievements to date, including being named a “Top Lawyer Under 40” by the Hispanic National Bar Association, a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, a “Top Up & Comer” by the South Florida Legal Guide, and an “On the Rise” attorney by the Daily Business Review.

Fausto is Cuban-American and a fluent Spanish speaker.  He is licensed to practice in the State of Florida, the District of Columbia, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

*Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP is a separate law firm from RC Law, LLP.  The “Of Counsel” designation is used to describe the relationship between the two firms and their lawyers in jointly representing certain common clients on specified matters. Fausto Sanchez is not an attorney employed by RC Law, LLP.  RC Law and its attorneys are likewise not employed by Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP

Representative Transactions – Commercial / Civil Litigation

  • Represented 30 American auto dealerships located in 17 different states against Indian automotive conglomerate in multimillion-dollar federal and state court mass action litigation for fraud and violation of various “Dealer Day in Court” statutes.
  • Represented Costa Rican investment funds in Delaware litigation brought by former investor, twice obtaining dismissal of all claims brought against clients.
  • Represented Brazilian-based gaming company in contractual dispute with vendor.
  • Represented Venezuelan individual in U.S. lawsuit for fraud and breach of contract against former business associate.
  • Represented U.S. construction and engineering company in lawsuit for violations of FLSA and Florida’s Whistleblower Act.
  • Represented owner of condo unit in pre-suit resolution of dispute with insurance carrier over failure to cover damages caused by fire.
  • Represented Venezuelan business man in defamation action against U.S. television broadcasting company for the publication of false information.

Representative Transactions – Criminal Litigation / Investigations

  • Represented Miami-Dade Police Officer in appeal of criminal conviction for DUI on basis of prosecution’s improper burden shifting during closing argument. Obtained reversal of conviction on appeal.
  • Represented Cuban immigrant and U.S. resident, pro bono, in vacating an 18-year old felony conviction at trial court to avoid client’s deportation, although the trial court’s ruling was subsequently overturned on appeal.
  • Conducted internal investigation for Central American agricultural corporate group to discover inappropriate, unauthorized and criminal employee conduct.
  • Conducted internal investigation for a Brazilian gaming company to discover internal theft, embezzlement, and misappropriation of corporate funds.
  • Represented multiple Central and South American entities and their individual owners in federal criminal investigations for money laundering and other economic crimes.
  • Represented the State of Florida in over three thousand criminal cases, including 47 jury trials in Broward County, Florida.

Representative Transactions – OFAC/Economic Sanctions

  • Represented individuals listed on OFAC’s SDN and SDNT lists.
  • Represented corporate entities subject to secondary sanctions as a result of ongoing and preexisting business with individuals sanctioned by OFAC. Assisted clients in obtaining licenses to wind down operations, as well as obtained interpretive guidance to determine appropriate course of action to avoid secondary sanctions.

Representative Transactions – Athlete Representation

  • Represented NFL athlete in pre-suit contract dispute against NFL organization.
  • Represented former NFL athlete in criminal prosecution in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Represented current MLB athlete in civil litigation in Miami, Florida.
  • Represented professional football players in contract and employment negotiations with NFL organizations.
  • Hispanic National Bar Association
    • Deputy Regional President – Region VIII (Florida) (2018-2019)
  • American Bar Association
    • Section of International Law – Vice-Chair International Ethics Committee (2018-2019)
  • “Rising Star” – Florida Super Lawyers (2017 – 2021)
  • “Florida Legal Elite Up & Comer” – Florida Trend Magazine (2021)
  • “Top Lawyer Under 40” – Hispanic National Bar Association (2020)
  • “Top Up & Comer in Law” – South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine (2019)
  • “Top Up & Comer” – South Florida Legal Guide (2019)
  • “On the Rise Attorney” – Daily Business Review (2018)
  • AV-Rated Preeminent Attorney – Martindale-Hubbell (2017)
  • J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepherd Broad Law Center (2010)
    • Law Review
    • Moot Court
    • Nova Trial Association
  • B.S., Political Science, Florida State University (2006)
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Florida
  • District of Columbia
  • United States District Court, Southern District Florida
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida