Based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mr. Walter  Arroyo is an experienced telecommunications law attorney providing “on the ground” service to U.S. and global clients operating in or seeking to enter the market in Puerto Rico and beyond.  Mr. Arroyo is an associating attorney serving as Special Counsel to Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC.*

His seasoned legal career exceeds 39 years, including more than 29 years in the information and communication technologies industries. As a lawyer, government relations professional and former executive of the biggest multi/technology operation in Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc. and its affiliates. During his tenure at the company, he worked for different owners such as the Government monopoly, GTE, Verizon International, and America Movil(Claro).

His long specialized practice has provided a broad experience addressing the legal, regulatory, and compliance aspects of financial, operational, technical, and marketing issues associated with the telecommunications, broadband, wireless, and video distribution industries. He is equally well-versed in transactional work, commercial litigation, administrative agency advocacy, and intercarrier relations matters.

Mr. Arroyo also has hands-on experience counseling and/or advocating before the FCC and the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board and in local and federal courts regarding the negotiation, arbitration, and litigation of intercarrier interconnection and compensation matters. Additionally, has actively participated in regulatory proceedings and legal actions regarding dialing parity, all numbering matters, Universal Service Fund’s Lifelink, Lifeline, and E-Rate programs, High-Cost Fund programs, tower business and regulation, wireless spectrum bids and licensing, roaming, digital transition, RF interference and IPTV/Cable franchise and others.

He is a fully bilingual lawyer with excellent relations with key members of the telecommunications, video, and broadcast industries in Puerto Rico. Walter has access with public officials of the Executive branch agencies and the Legislature of Puerto Rico.

Besides his extensive knowledge of the industry, he has a “hands-on” approach and bonds well with cross functions teams. His goal is to provide service excellence, leveraging experience and relationships to support his clients in achieving their business goals.

* Walter Arroyo serves as Special Counsel to Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, and its clients, through the firm’s Virtual Law Partner platform. For detailed information on associating attorney relationships, contact Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC.