Overview

Rodrigo (Rod) Jimenez Marquez is an associate attorney at Romero Park, based in the firm’s California office. His practice focuses on civil and business litigation, with experience involving commercial disputes, contracts, construction, real estate, and cross-border matters between the United States and Mexico.

Rod earned his Licenciado en Derecho degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), where he also completed a legal specialization in constitutional and administrative law. He began his legal career in Mexico, handling civil litigation and constitutional Amparo proceedings, before continuing his practice in California. Licensed in both Mexico and California, Rod brings a cross-border perspective to matters involving businesses, property, contractual relationships, and commercial disputes.

At Romero Park, Rod represents clients in civil and business litigation, with a focus on disputes involving contracts, construction, real estate, and commercial relationships. His experience includes developing litigation strategy, analyzing complex legal and factual issues, and advocating for clients throughout the life of a dispute. He also brings a transactional perspective to litigation, considering the underlying agreements, business objectives, and practical considerations that shape each matter.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Rod has longstanding professional and personal ties to the San Diego-Baja California region and an understanding of the legal, business, and cultural dynamics of the border corridor.

Rod has previously been involved in nonprofit work focused on human rights and currently collaborates with wildlife and environmental conservation efforts.