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Ronald John Tocchini

Item: Ronald John Tocchini
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Author: Lilia Alcaraz

ALCARAZ TOCCHINI LLP

28 years of experience
Business Law, Immigration Law, International Law
Arizona, California

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Biography

RONALD TOCCHINI has served as a strategic advisor and advocate for several Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of emerging-growth ventures. His law practice includes immigration, international trade, and other cross-border business transactions. He has represented clients at multiple domestic ports of entry across the United States, as well as at US diplomatic missions abroad in Beijing, London, Mexico City, Milan, and São Paulo.

Mr. Tocchini is a native of San Francisco. He currently lives in Phoenix and spends his limited free time working as an unpaid manservant to two young boys.

Practice Areas

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Immigration Law: Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

International Law: Imports & Exports

Fees

Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Arizona: State Bar of Arizona
Since 2010

California: State Bar of California
Since 2002

Oregon: Oregon State Bar
2004-2020

Washington: Washington State Bar Association
1996-2020

Languages

English: Spoken, Written
Italian: Spoken, Written
Spanish: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

BUSINESS AND IMMIGRATION LAWYER: ALCARAZ TOCCHINI LLP; 2008 - Current; INDUSTRIES: Biotechnology; Entertainment Law; Franchising, Distribution, and Reseller Contracts; Freight Forwarding, Logistics, and Customs (IMEX) Clearance; Higher Education; Hospitality Management; Information Technology and Software Design; Maritime Claims; Mining; and Robotics

BUSINESS LAWYER (OF COUNSEL): UDALL LLP; 2008 - 2014; Business planning and civil litigation.

SECURITIES AND TAX LAWYER: TOCCHINI ASSOCIATES APC; 2003 - 2008; Corporate finance, tax planning, and civil litigation.

SECURITIES AND TAX LAWYER: CHRISTENSEN BARRUS APC; 2000 - 2002; Corporate finance and tax planning.

BUSINESS AND SECURITIES LAWYER: SHARP LAW FIRM PLC; 1998 - 2000; Corporate finance, business planning, and civil litigation.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY; 1997 - 2000; Statistical modeling and design, media law, and Hague Conventions on evidence and procedure.

BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE LAWYER: LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT BENNETT; 1996 - 1998; Business planning, commercial leases, and civil litigation.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: UTAH VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY; 1994 - 1996; Statistical modeling and design, commercial transactions (Articles 2, 3, 8, and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code), and Hague Conventions on evidence and procedure.

Education

Brigham Young University: J.D. (1996) | Law; 1996; Honors: • Managing Editor, BYU Journal of Law and Education

Brigham Young University: B.S. (1993) | Economics; 1993; Honors: • Member, Omicron Delta Epsilon (National Economics Honor Society)

Professional Associations

City of Phoenix: Speaker on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI); 2021 - Current; Activities: Phoenix Sister Cities fosters relationships between the City of Phoenix and its sister cities around the world to promote friendship, peace, and economic prosperity.

Riki Judo Dojo: Member; 2021 - Current; Activities: The Riki Judo Dojo teaches traditional Kodokan judo to young people and adults for health, personal development, and international competition.

Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): Member; 2019 - Current; Activities: The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) is an independent policy institute headquartered in London, England. Its members provide commentary and offer solutions to global challenges.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA): Securities Arbitrator; 2019 - Current; Activities: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a private American corporation that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets. FINRA is the successor to the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) as well as the member regulation, enforcement, and arbitration operations of the New York Stock Exchange.

Los Angeles County Bar Association: Articles Editor (Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine); 2003 - 2021; Activities: The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is an association of California attorneys. Since 1878, its members have worked to advance the administration of justice and serve the public good.

Sacramento Judo Club: Board Member (Ex Officio); 2000 - 2007; Activities: The Sacramento Judo Club is a nonprofit organization that has worked to help young people develop their potential through the Olympic sport of judo since 1935. All instructors and other members volunteer their time for the mutual benefit of the community.