Francisco José Castillo Love
Francisco is the Founding Partner of Aguilar Castillo Love, specializing in Dispute Resolution and Finance. With an esteemed career that spans several decades, Francisco has played a key role in shaping the firm’s reputation as one of Latin America’s leading law firms. He earned his Law Degree from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (1969) and later completed an M.A. in Economics, magna cum laude, from Universidad Francisco Marroquín (1976). His deep knowledge of law and economics, coupled with his extensive experience in both the legal and academic fields, makes him a trusted advisor for clients involved in complex litigation and financial matters.
Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Francisco was admitted to practice law in 1969. He has also contributed significantly to legal academia as a professor of Civil, Commercial, and Procedural Law, and as Dean of the School of Law at Universidad Francisco Marroquín from 1977 to 1984. His publications, including works on legal and financial topics, have further cemented his reputation as an authority in the field.
Practice Areas
Born
Admited
1969, Guatemala; Public Notary.
Member
Guatemalan Bar Association, Instituto Guatemalteco de Derecho Notarial.
Education
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemal (Lawyer and Notary Public, 1969); Universidad Francisco Marroquin (M.A. in Economics, magna cum laude, 1976). Phi Delta Phi (Honorary Member). Graduation Thesis: “El Problema Penal de la Eutanasia”; Other publications: “El Cheque como Título de Crédito”, Universidad Francisco Marroquin, 1984; “Aspectos Procesales del Contrato de Seguro”, Universidad Francisco Marroquin, 1985; “El Testamento como Instrumento Público”, Publicacion del Instituto Guatemalteco de Derecho Notarial, 1985. Trustee, Universidad Francisco Marroquin, 1980. Professor of Civil, Commercial and Procedural Law, Universidad Francisco Marroquin, 1977–1985.