Elias Correa Menendez

Elias Correa Menendez, Esq., is a Partner and Chief Legal Officer at Trembly Law Firm, where he leads the General Counsel Division and serves as fractional general counsel for businesses. He has dedicated his career to helping entrepreneurs and companies grow while protecting their interests. His practice focuses on corporate governance, franchise law, compliance, business structuring, and dispute resolution for organizations of all sizes.

Mr. Correa earned his B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Puerto Rico in 1998. He went on to earn his J.D., magna cum laude, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico in 2002, and his LL.M. in Commercial Law from Tulane University in 2004 as a Fulbright Scholar. Admitted to practice in Florida and Puerto Rico, as well as multiple federal courts, he offers clients deep knowledge of both local and cross-jurisdictional business matters.

Mr. Correa helps clients strategically structure acquisitions, membership interest purchases, and the sale or disposition of corporate assets. He prepares key transactional documents, including subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, and franchise and licensing agreements. His background includes representing clients in Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 bankruptcy proceedings, Section 363 asset sales and auctions, and complex corporate disputes. Recognized for his practical, solutions-focused approach, he works with businesses to strengthen internal systems, proactively manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and support sustainable long-term growth.

Beyond his client work, Elias Correa Menendez is active in professional and community organizations. He is a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Florida Lawyers Network, and the Federal Bar Association, and serves on the Civil Rights Committee of the Anti-Defamation League. Fluent in English and Spanish, he combines legal knowledge, cultural understanding, and practical business insight to deliver effective strategies that protect clients and foster success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner & Chief Legal Officer, Trembly Law Firm
• Member, Florida Lawyers Network (FLN)
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, Hispanic National Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Anti-Defamation League, Civil Rights Committee

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Tulane University
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Puerto Rico
  BA in Political Science with Magna Cum Laude

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