Awad M. Zitawi Vazquez

Attorney Awad M. Zitawi-Vázquez is bilingual (English and Spanish) native of Puerto Rico.

He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Law School in 2011, after completing B.A. degree in Finance from the University of Puerto Rico. He was admitted to the Puerto Rico Supreme Court in 2012 and the Federal District Court– District of Puerto Rico in 2014. He furthered his studies at Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and received a L.L.M. (Master of Law degree), in Ligation and Alternative Methods in 2014.

During his time at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Law School, Attorney Zitawi-Vázquez was active in the Journal of Puerto Rico Law. He was a Law School tutor, who reviewed inheritance law subjects with law school students. Attorney Zitawi-Vázquez interned for the Justice Department of Puerto Rico and Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Zitawi-Vázquez is the son of an immigrant father and Puerto Rican mother. He learned from his father, a businessman, the importance of hard, dedicated, and ethical work. As an adult, these qualities have imparted Attorney Zitawi-Vázquez’s professional activities.

He enjoys spending time with the family, gardening, and playing chess.