Mr. Arias’ practice focuses on litigation with emphasis on commercial and civil matters; taxation and administrative cases; corporations; and estates, trusts and foundations.

Partner. Mr. Arias is a member of the firm's Executive Committee and Operations Committee. He is also Head of the firm's Corporate Services Practice Group and is Co-head of the firm's Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group.

Fernando A. Arias joined the firm in 1984 and became a partner in 1995.His corporate practice includes establishing estate planning structures involving trusts, foundations and special purposes vehicles including companies registered in the BVI and Panama. He currently overseas ARIFA office situated in Asia.

Drake University, JD (1983)Tulane University, BA (1979)Admitted: Panama.