Respected and traditional leader of the Litigation team at Araújo e Policastro Advogados, valued for their knowledge and for the established client base.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie Law School (1963);
Career improvement course on Civil Procedural Law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie Law School (1965).
Language
Portuguese.
Special Features
Recommended by the publication Latin Lawyer 250 (2007 to 2024), for his work in the Litigation segment and by Latin Lawyer National (2020);
Recommended by Best Lawyers for his work in the Litigation area (2021 and 2024);
Highlighted by Who’s Who Legal Brazil (2009 and 2010), in the Commercial Litigation segment. He is described as a “respected and traditional team leader of Araújo e Policastro Advogados’ Litigation Lawyers, being valued for their knowledge and established customer base.” The British publication aims to identify lawyers recognized in their area of practice;
Graced by the Constituition and Justice Committee of the Legislative Assembly of São Paulo for his participation in the elaboration of the Procedural Requirements Code of São Paulo (2009);
Recognized as one of Brazil’s leading Litigation lawyers by International Who’s Who of Commercial Litigators (2009).
Positions
Former Counselor and member of the São Paulo Lawyers Institute (IASP);
Honorary Member and Coordinator of Legal Education Committee and Relations with Colleges of CESA – Center of Study of Law Firms;
Member and former Counselor of the Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), São Paulo Chapter (1998-2018);
member of the Commission for Professional Ethics Studies;
Chaired the Committee on Competition Law and International Trade of the São Paulo Lawyers Institute (IASP), 2003-2005;
Professor of Commercial Law and Procedural Practices of the Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU) in São Paulo, 1988-1992;
Member of the Review Board of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) – São Paulo Section-for admission of new lawyers (1972-1979);
Member of Lawyers ‘ Association of São Paulo – AASP.
Publication
Book “Code of Ethical-Professional Medical Procedure and its application” (in Portuguese: “Código de Processo Ético-Profissional Médico e sua aplicação”) – 3rd edition, 2018, Editora Del Rey;
Book “Trainee Booklet” (in Portuguese “Cartilha do Estagiário”) – coordinator, many vários authors, 2017, Centro de Estudos das Sociedades de Advogados – CESA;
Book Patients and Physicians – their rights and responsibilities (in Portuguese “Pacientes e Médicos – seus direitos e responsabilidades”) – 1st edition, 2016 , Editora Del Rey);
“The Disciplinary Process Against Doctors” (in Portuguese: “O Processo Disciplinar dos Médicos”), section of the Revista do Instituto dos Advogados de São Paulo – RIASP – Precedents established by the Federal Court of the 5th Region, Year 15, Issue 29, Jan-Jun/2012
Article “Unwanted medical result from a legal point of view” (in Portuguese: “O resultado médico indesejado na visão do Direito” Migalhas online (Jul/2011); Saúde Web portal of the Federal Council of Medicine – CFM (Aug/2011), Medical Association of São Paulo – APM (Oct/2011) and the Federation of Hospitals and Health Service Establishments of the State of Rio de Janeiro – FEHERJ (Sep/2011)
Interview “Medical issues and the Law” (in Portuguese: “As questões médicas e o Direito”), Tribuna do Direito newspaper (abr/2011)
“Civil liability of anesthesiologists and surgeons” (in Portuguese: “A Responsabilidade Civil do Anestesista e do Cirurgião”), Meaning magazine, p.38, Sep/2009
“Family members can sue doctors and health service providers” (in Portuguese “Familiares podem processar médicos e serviços”). Décio Policastro’s opinion mentioned in an article published in Diário do Grande ABC newspaper (16/Ago/2009)
“Law recognizes paternity even without DNA test” (in Portuguese: “Lei reconhece paternidade mesmo sem DNA”). Décio Policastro’s opinion mentioned in an article published by Folha de S. Paulo newspaper, 31/Jul/2009); • “Stepmother life” (in Portuguese: “Vida de madrasta”), article published by Elas & Lucros magazine, Jul/2009
Book “Medical Malpractice and its legal consequences” (in Portuguese: “Erro médico e suas consequências jurídicas”) (4th edition, 2013, Editora Del Rey)
“Damage control – Defining the marital property system may avoid dilapidation of wealth in case of marriage dissolution” (in Portuguese: “Controle de Danos – A definição do regime de bens pode evitar a dilapidação do patrimônio em caso de separação”), Estadão Invest magazine, 09/Feb/2007
“Air Crashes and Damages” (in Portuguese: “As Tragédias Aeronáuticas e as Indenizações”) with Rogério Felippe da Silva, LLB, Valor Econômico newspaper, Law and Taxes section, p. E2, 06/Dec/2006; • “Medical Malpractice – legal consequences” (in Portuguese: “Erro Médico – consequências jurídicas”, 4th edition, 2013, Frôntis Editorial)
“Right of Heritage of the Surviving Spouse” (in Portuguese: “Direito do Cônjuge Sobrevivente à Herança”), ADCOAS newsletter, nº 66, Jan/2004
“Descent and Distribution under the New Brazilian Civil Code” (in Portuguese: “As Sucessões e o Novo Código Civil Brasileiro”, Folhamatic Bulletin, nº 14/03, Apr/2003
Pratical Summary of Civil Code Main Innovations” (in Portuguese: “Síntese prática das principais inovações ocorridas no Código Civil”), Consultor Jurídico magazine, published by ASTA Médica Ltda., 09/Jan/2003
“Changes to the Articles of Organization of Limited Liability Companies” (in Portuguese: “Mudanças dos Contratos Sociais das Sociedades Limitadas”, Consultor Jurídico magazine, 03/Dec/2002
“Divorce – Recognition in Brazil of Divorce Obtained Abroad” (in Portuguese: “Divórcio – Reconhecimento no Brasil do Realizado no Estrangeiro”), Revista dos Tribunais magazine 525/279, Jul/1979
“Procedural Paper Considered to be of Obligatory Transfer in the Bill of Review, and Precedent 223 from the STJ (Superior Court of Appeals)” (in Portuguese: “Peça Processual Entendida como de Traslado Obrigatório em Agravo de Instrumento e a Súmula 223 do Supremo Tribunal de Justiça” (Revista de Processo magazine 100/127, Oct/Dec 2000) – *The thesis supported by this work was recognized by the Fourth Bench of the STJ. Ag Rg 240702-SP, DJ of 06.06.2001 (AGRG in AG 261462-AM, DJ 12.04.2002)
“Legal Nature of the Judicial Pronouncement that Orders the Preparation and Conclusion of Proceedings for an Early Judgment” (in Portuguese: “Natureza Jurídica do Pronunciamento Judicial que Manda Preparar e Concluir para o Julgamento Antecipado da Lide (Revista de Processo magazine 68/143 – Oct/Dec 1992), jointly with lawyer Cristina de Cassia Bertaco
Jointly with lawyer Odilo Antunes de Siqueira Neto: “Paying Damages for Public Works during Execution and after Completion – the Consequences of Traffic Diversion” (in Portuguese: “A questão da indenização por obras públicas durante a execução e após a conclusão – As consequências do desvio de trânsito” (Repertório de Jurisprudência IOB Bulletin, August, 2nd Quarter, number 16, 2004, pages 594/592)
Author of articles and commentaries published in newspapers and specialized legal magazines
Author of legal studies published in Revista dos Tribunais and Revista de Processo (Brazilian Courts’ official publications), quoted by authors of legal works
“Legal Nature of the Judicial Pronouncement that Orders To Prepare and Conclude for the Anticipated Judgment of the Action” (RP 68/143)
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