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Notary Public
Notarios Públicos
Notarial services, public deeds, affidavits, and authentication under Puerto Rico notarial law.
38 attorneys
Civil Litigation
Litigio Civil
Civil lawsuits, damages claims, appeals, and dispute resolution before Puerto Rico courts.
29 attorneys
Insurance
Seguros
Insurance claims, coverage disputes, bad faith, and policy litigation including hurricane and property claims.
17 attorneys
Insurance Defense
Defensa de Seguros
Defense of insureds and their carriers in liability and coverage litigation, including coverage analysis and claims handling on behalf of insurers.
15 attorneys
Elder Advocacy
Defensa de Adultos Mayores
Legal advocacy for older adults: long-term care, guardianship, elder abuse and financial exploitation, and benefits planning.
13 attorneys
Child Advocacy
Defensa de Menores
Protection of children's rights and welfare, including custody, abuse and neglect proceedings, education rights, and juvenile matters.
11 attorneys
Commercial Law
Derecho Comercial
Commercial transactions, sales of goods, distribution, and business-to-business disputes.
11 attorneys
Real Estate
Bienes Raíces
Real estate transactions, property disputes, title issues, landlord-tenant law, and zoning matters in Puerto Rico.
11 attorneys
Contracts
Contratos
Contract drafting, review, negotiation, and breach-of-contract disputes.
10 attorneys
Family Law
Derecho de Familia
Divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, and paternity matters.
10 attorneys
Women's Advocacy
Defensa de la Mujer
Legal advocacy for women's rights, including gender discrimination, domestic and sexual violence protection, workplace equity, and reproductive and family matters.
10 attorneys
Corporate
Derecho Corporativo
Business formation, mergers, compliance, and corporate governance.
9 attorneys
Personal Injury
Lesiones Personales
Accidents, negligence, and injury claims including auto collisions, slip and fall, and premises liability.
9 attorneys
Civil Appeals
Apelaciones Civiles
Appellate representation in civil cases before the Puerto Rico Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, including certiorari, briefing, and oral argument.
8 attorneys
Estate Planning
Planificación Patrimonial
Wills, trusts, probate, inheritance, and succession planning.
8 attorneys
Bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 12 & 13)
Quiebras (Capítulos 7, 12 y 13)
Chapter 7, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, debt relief, and repayment plans for individuals, families, and family farmers.
7 attorneys
Business Consulting
Consultoría de Negocios
Strategic legal counsel for businesses: structuring, permits, regulatory compliance, and ongoing advisory.
7 attorneys
Business Law
Derecho Empresarial
General counsel for businesses of all sizes, including entity selection, governance, transactions, and day-to-day commercial matters.
7 attorneys
Construction Law
Derecho de la Construcción
Construction contracts, defects, mechanic's liens, and disputes among owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
7 attorneys
Employment and Labor Law
Derecho Laboral y de Empleo
Wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour, and workplace rights for employees and employers.
7 attorneys
LGBT Advocacy
Defensa LGBT
Legal advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, including discrimination claims, family and adoption matters, and name and gender-marker changes.
7 attorneys
Property Insurance
Seguro de Propiedad
First-party property insurance claims: hurricane, fire, water, and storm damage, coverage disputes, and underpaid or denied claims.
7 attorneys
Arbitration & Mediation
Arbitraje y Mediación
Alternative dispute resolution: binding and non-binding arbitration, arbitration clauses and award enforcement, and voluntary mediation and settlement facilitation outside of court.
6 attorneys
Condominium Law
Derecho de Condominios
Condominium Act (Ley de Condominios) matters: board governance, maintenance fees, common areas, and owner disputes.
6 attorneys
Federal Practice
Práctica Federal
Litigation and representation before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and federal agencies, including federal criminal and civil matters.
6 attorneys
Maritime
Derecho Marítimo
Admiralty and maritime law, vessel claims, cargo disputes, and Jones Act matters.
6 attorneys
Administrative Law
Derecho Administrativo
Agency rulemaking, licensing, administrative hearings, and appeals of government agency decisions.
5 attorneys
Animal Rights
Derechos de los Animales
Animal cruelty and neglect cases, pet custody disputes, service-animal rights, and advocacy under Puerto Rico's animal protection laws.
5 attorneys
Divorce
Divorcio
Divorce proceedings, including division of property, alimony, child custody, and support.
5 attorneys
Intellectual Property
Propiedad Intelectual
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing.
5 attorneys
Professional Liability
Responsabilidad Civil Profesional
Malpractice and errors-and-omissions claims against professionals such as accountants, engineers, architects, and other licensed practitioners.
5 attorneys
Bankruptcy (Creditor)
Quiebra (Acreedor)
Representing creditors in bankruptcy: proofs of claim, automatic-stay relief, preference and fraudulent-transfer defense, and creditors' committee representation.
4 attorneys
Class Actions
Demandas Colectivas
Representative lawsuits brought on behalf of a group of people with similar claims.
4 attorneys
Domestic Violence (Law 54)
Violencia Doméstica (Ley 54)
Puerto Rico's Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act (Law 54): protection orders, criminal domestic-violence charges, and victim safety and advocacy.
4 attorneys
Immigration
Inmigración
Visas, green cards, naturalization, deportation defense, and asylum cases.
4 attorneys
Law 21 / Law 75
Ley 21 / Ley 75
Puerto Rico Sales Representatives Act (Law 21) and Dealer's Contract Act (Law 75): protection of sales representatives, dealers, and distributors against unjust termination or impairment.
4 attorneys
Tax Incentives (Act 60)
Incentivos Contributivos (Ley 60)
Puerto Rico Incentives Code (Act 60): individual and business tax incentives, decrees, and compliance.
4 attorneys
Automobile Accidents
Accidentes de Auto
Car and motorcycle collision claims, including injury, property damage, and uninsured-motorist matters.
3 attorneys
Consumer Law
Derecho del Consumidor
Consumer protection, unfair trade practices, debt-collection abuses, warranties, and DACO complaints.
3 attorneys
Franchise Law
Derecho de Franquicias
Franchise agreements, disclosure requirements, and franchisor-franchisee and distribution disputes.
3 attorneys
Labor
Derecho Laboral
Workers' rights, collective bargaining, union matters, and labor standards under Puerto Rico law.
3 attorneys
Product Liability
Responsabilidad por Productos
Claims for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products.
3 attorneys
Social Security
Seguro Social
Social Security disability (SSDI), retirement, and survivor benefit claims, denials, and appeals before the Social Security Administration.
3 attorneys
Civil Rights
Derechos Civiles
Protection of constitutional and civil rights, including discrimination, police misconduct, free speech, voting rights, and claims against government actors.
2 attorneys
Medical Malpractice
Negligencia Médica
Claims for negligent medical care, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and hospital liability.
2 attorneys
Premises Liability
Responsabilidad de Locales
Owner and occupier liability for injuries on unsafe property, including slip and fall, negligent security, and hazardous conditions.
2 attorneys
Trusts
Fideicomisos
Creation and administration of trusts, asset protection, and fiduciary matters.
2 attorneys
Veterans Advocacy
Defensa de Veteranos
VA disability claims and appeals, veterans' benefits, discharge upgrades, and military service-related legal matters.
2 attorneys
Workers' Compensation
Compensación por Accidentes del Trabajo
Work-related injury and illness claims, CFSE (State Insurance Fund) benefits, and related appeals.
2 attorneys
Banking Law
Derecho Bancario
Banking regulation, lending, foreclosure, and financial institution compliance.
1 attorney
Bankruptcy (Chapter 11)
Quiebras (Capítulo 11)
Chapter 11 business reorganizations: debtor-in-possession representation, plan negotiation and confirmation, and restructuring of complex debts.
1 attorney
Extraordinary Remedies
Recursos Extraordinarios
Special proceedings for urgent relief: mandamus, habeas corpus, injunction and provisional restraining orders, quo warranto, declaratory judgment, and stay in aid of jurisdiction.
1 attorney
Foreclosures
Ejecuciones Hipotecarias
Mortgage foreclosure defense and prosecution, loss mitigation, loan modification, and deficiency proceedings.
1 attorney
Government Contracts
Contratos Gubernamentales
Public procurement and bidding, government contract negotiation and compliance, and bid protests before Puerto Rico and federal agencies.
1 attorney
Health Law
Derecho de la Salud
Healthcare regulation, licensing, HIPAA and patient privacy, provider compliance, and insurance and reimbursement.
1 attorney
Hotel & Lodging Accidents
Accidentes en Hoteles y Alojamientos
Injuries at hotels, resorts, and short-term lodging, including pools, balconies, elevators, and common areas where the owner or operator failed to keep guests safe.
1 attorney
International Law
Derecho Internacional
Cross-border transactions, international trade and treaties, recognition of foreign judgments, and disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions.
1 attorney
Sexual Assault
Agresión Sexual
Legal representation for survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment. Civil claims and victim advocacy.
1 attorney
Sports and Entertainment
Deportes y Entretenimiento
Talent and athlete representation, contracts, licensing, image rights, and media and event matters.
1 attorney
Taxes
Impuestos
Income, property (CRIM), sales and use (IVU), and municipal tax matters for individuals and businesses.
1 attorney
Tax Law
Derecho Tributario
Federal and Puerto Rico tax compliance, audits, disputes, and planning.
1 attorney
Technology Law
Derecho Tecnológico
Software and technology transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and regulatory compliance for tech businesses.
1 attorney
Title Insurance
Seguro de Título
Title insurance matters: title searches, defect and lien resolution, owner's and lender's policies, closing protection, and claims over disputed ownership in Puerto Rico.
1 attorney
Trucking Accidents
Accidentes de Camión
Commercial truck and tractor-trailer collision injury claims, where the trailer and motor carrier are often separately insured parties.
1 attorney
Collections
Cobro de Dinero
Debt-collection actions, money judgments, garnishments, and creditor representation.
No attorneys yet
DUI / DWI
Conducir en Estado de Embriaguez (DUI)
Defense for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, license suspension, and related charges.
No attorneys yet
Environmental Law
Derecho Ambiental
Environmental compliance, permitting, contamination and natural-resource disputes, and DRNA and EPA matters.
No attorneys yet
Gun Permits
Licencias de Armas
Firearms license applications and renewals under Puerto Rico's Weapons Act (Act 168-2019), including carry authorization, denials, and appeals.
No attorneys yet
Municipal Law
Derecho Municipal
Local government matters, municipal ordinances, public bidding, and disputes with Puerto Rico municipalities.
No attorneys yet
Permits
Permisos
Construction, use, and operational permits, zoning, and dealings with OGPe and the Permit Management Office.
No attorneys yet
Securities
Valores
Securities regulation, investment fraud, broker-dealer compliance, and SEC and OCIF enforcement matters.
No attorneys yet
Small Claims
Reclamaciones de Menor Cuantía
Streamlined claims for small monetary disputes resolved in the Court of First Instance.
No attorneys yet
Telecommunications Law
Derecho de Telecomunicaciones
Telecommunications regulation, licensing, spectrum, broadband deployment, and matters before the FCC and the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau.
No attorneys yet
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