Fernando J. Collazo-Valle

Fernando J. Collazo-Valle

Featured Founding Member 2026
Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, P.S.C.

Verified August 2026

Serves all of Puerto Rico · Office in San Juan 20 years experience
Spanish English
AI summary

Fernando J. Collazo-Valle is a San Juan-based attorney with 20 years of experience practicing in insurance, corporate, tax law, civil litigation, contracts, product liability, construction law, consumer law, and insurance defense. Fluent in both Spanish and English, he provides comprehensive legal counsel to clients across these diverse areas of practice.

Practice Areas

Insurance Corporate Tax Law Civil Litigation Contracts Product Liability Construction Law Consumer Law Insurance Defense

About

Mr. Collazo-Valle focuses his practice on representing clients in commercial disputes before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution forums. Additionally, he regularly advises and represents insurance companies in connection with coverage-related matters. Throughout his career, which spans over 20 years, Mr. Collazo-Valle has represented a wide array of clients in commercial litigation matters involving the following topics: breach of contract, insurance coverage, business torts, distributorship agreements, products liability, consumer affairs, employment, fraud, tax challenges, medical malpractice, personal injury, corporate affairs, shareholder and partnership disputes, securities, construction, and requests for injunctive relief, among others. Mr. Collazo-Valle is a Partner at SCVR. He joined the firm in 2020. Before joining SCVR, he was part of the litigation practice group at a full-service law firm and managed his own boutique litigation law firm.

Sobre el Abogado

El Lcdo. Collazo-Valle enfoca su práctica en la representación de clientes en controversias comerciales ante tribunales estatales y federales, agencias administrativas y foros de resolución alterna de conflictos. Además, asesora y representa regularmente a compañías de seguros en asuntos relacionados con cubierta. A lo largo de su carrera, que se extiende por más de 20 años, el Lcdo. Collazo-Valle ha representado a una amplia gama de clientes en asuntos de litigio comercial que abarcan, entre otros, los siguientes temas: incumplimiento de contrato, cubierta de seguros, daños comerciales (business torts), acuerdos de distribución, responsabilidad por productos, asuntos del consumidor, empleo, fraude, controversias contributivas, impericia médica, daños personales, asuntos corporativos, disputas entre accionistas y socios, valores (securities), construcción y solicitudes de interdictos. El Lcdo. Collazo-Valle es Socio (Partner) de SCVR. Se incorporó a la firma en el 2020. Antes de unirse a SCVR, formó parte del grupo de litigios de un bufete de servicio integral y dirigió su propio bufete boutique de litigios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do if my insurance claim is denied in Puerto Rico?
You can request a written explanation, appeal internally, and file a complaint with the Puerto Rico Office of the Insurance Commissioner. If the denial is improper, an attorney can negotiate or sue to recover what you are owed.
How are property insurance claims after a hurricane handled in Puerto Rico?
Document all damage, notify your insurer promptly, and keep records of repairs and communications. Disputes over coverage and delayed payments are common, and an attorney can help you challenge underpayments.
How do I form a corporation or LLC in Puerto Rico?
You file a certificate of incorporation or organization with the Puerto Rico Department of State, pay the required fees, and register with Hacienda for tax purposes. An attorney can help structure the entity.
What ongoing obligations does a Puerto Rico corporation have?
Corporations and LLCs must file an annual report with the Department of State, keep accurate records, hold required meetings, and stay current on tax filings to avoid penalties or administrative dissolution.
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