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Notary Public

Notaría Pública

Notarial services, public deeds, affidavits, and authentication under Puerto Rico notarial law.

11 attorneys

Civil Litigation

Litigio Civil

Civil lawsuits, damages claims, appeals, and dispute resolution before Puerto Rico courts.

9 attorneys

Real Estate

Bienes Raíces

Real estate transactions, property disputes, title issues, landlord-tenant law, and zoning matters in Puerto Rico.

6 attorneys

Business Law

Derecho Empresarial

General counsel for businesses of all sizes, including entity selection, governance, transactions, and day-to-day commercial matters.

5 attorneys

Estate Planning

Planificación Patrimonial

Wills, trusts, probate, inheritance, and succession planning.

5 attorneys

Family Law

Derecho de Familia

Divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, and paternity matters.

5 attorneys

Elder Advocacy

Defensa de Adultos Mayores

Legal advocacy for older adults: long-term care, guardianship, elder abuse and financial exploitation, and benefits planning.

4 attorneys

Personal Injury

Lesiones Personales

Accidents, negligence, and injury claims including auto collisions, slip and fall, and premises liability.

4 attorneys

Automobile Accidents

Accidentes de Auto

Car and motorcycle collision claims, including injury, property damage, and uninsured-motorist matters.

3 attorneys

Business Consulting

Consultoría de Negocios

Strategic legal counsel for businesses: structuring, permits, regulatory compliance, and ongoing advisory.

3 attorneys

Child Advocacy

Defensa de Menores

Protection of children's rights and welfare, including custody, abuse and neglect proceedings, education rights, and juvenile matters.

3 attorneys

Commercial Law

Derecho Comercial

Commercial transactions, sales of goods, distribution, and business-to-business disputes.

3 attorneys

Condominium Law

Derecho de Condominios

Condominium Act (Ley de Condominios) matters: board governance, maintenance fees, common areas, and owner disputes.

3 attorneys

Divorce

Divorcio

Divorce proceedings, including division of property, alimony, child custody, and support.

3 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.

3 attorneys

Tax Incentives (Act 60)

Incentivos Contributivos (Ley 60)

Puerto Rico Incentives Code (Act 60): individual and business tax incentives, decrees, and compliance.

3 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.

2 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.

2 attorneys

Collections

Cobro de Dinero

Debt-collection actions, money judgments, garnishments, and creditor representation.

2 attorneys

Contracts

Contratos

Contract drafting, review, negotiation, and breach-of-contract disputes.

2 attorneys

Corporate

Derecho Corporativo

Business formation, mergers, compliance, and corporate governance.

2 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.

2 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.

2 attorneys

Franchise Law

Derecho de Franquicias

Franchise agreements, disclosure requirements, and franchisor-franchisee and distribution disputes.

2 attorneys

Immigration

Inmigración

Visas, green cards, naturalization, deportation defense, and asylum cases.

2 attorneys

Property Insurance

Seguro de Propiedad

First-party property insurance claims: hurricane, fire, water, and storm damage, coverage disputes, and underpaid or denied claims.

2 attorneys

Trusts

Fideicomisos

Creation and administration of trusts, asset protection, and fiduciary matters.

2 attorneys

Administrative Law

Derecho Administrativo

Agency rulemaking, licensing, administrative hearings, and appeals of government agency decisions.

1 attorney

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.

1 attorney

Banking Law

Derecho Bancario

Banking regulation, lending, foreclosure, and financial institution compliance.

1 attorney

Bankruptcy (Creditor)

Quiebra (Acreedor)

Representing creditors in bankruptcy: proofs of claim, automatic-stay relief, preference and fraudulent-transfer defense, and creditors' committee representation.

1 attorney

Class Actions

Demandas Colectivas

Representative lawsuits brought on behalf of a group of people with similar claims.

1 attorney

DUI / DWI

Conducir en Estado de Embriaguez (DUI)

Defense for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, license suspension, and related charges.

1 attorney

Foreclosures

Ejecuciones Hipotecarias

Mortgage foreclosure defense and prosecution, loss mitigation, loan modification, and deficiency proceedings.

1 attorney

Health Law

Derecho de la Salud

Healthcare regulation, licensing, HIPAA and patient privacy, provider compliance, and insurance and reimbursement.

1 attorney

Insurance

Seguros

Insurance claims, coverage disputes, bad faith, and policy litigation including hurricane and property claims.

1 attorney

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.

1 attorney

Intellectual Property

Propiedad Intelectual

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing.

1 attorney

International Law

Derecho Internacional

Cross-border transactions, international trade and treaties, recognition of foreign judgments, and disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions.

1 attorney

LGBT Advocacy

Defensa LGBT

Legal advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, including discrimination claims, family and adoption matters, and name and gender-marker changes.

1 attorney

Maritime

Derecho Marítimo

Admiralty and maritime law, vessel claims, cargo disputes, and Jones Act matters.

1 attorney

Medical Malpractice

Negligencia Médica

Claims for negligent medical care, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and hospital liability.

1 attorney

Premises Liability

Responsabilidad de Locales

Owner and occupier liability for injuries on unsafe property, including slip and fall, negligent security, and hazardous conditions.

1 attorney

Product Liability

Responsabilidad por Productos

Claims for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products.

1 attorney

Professional Liability

Responsabilidad Civil Profesional

Malpractice and errors-and-omissions claims against professionals such as accountants, engineers, architects, and other licensed practitioners.

1 attorney

Social Security

Seguro Social

Social Security disability (SSDI), retirement, and survivor benefit claims, denials, and appeals before the Social Security Administration.

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

Veterans Advocacy

Defensa de Veteranos

VA disability claims and appeals, veterans' benefits, discharge upgrades, and military service-related legal matters.

1 attorney

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.

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.

No attorneys yet

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.

No attorneys yet

Civil Rights

Derechos Civiles

Protection of constitutional and civil rights, including discrimination, police misconduct, free speech, voting rights, and claims against government actors.

No attorneys yet

Construction Law

Derecho de la Construcción

Construction contracts, defects, mechanic's liens, and disputes among owners, contractors, and subcontractors.

No attorneys yet

Consumer Law

Derecho del Consumidor

Consumer protection, unfair trade practices, debt-collection abuses, warranties, and DACO complaints.

No attorneys yet

Employment and Labor Law

Derecho Laboral y de Empleo

Wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour, and workplace rights for employees and employers.

No attorneys yet

Environmental Law

Derecho Ambiental

Environmental compliance, permitting, contamination and natural-resource disputes, and DRNA and EPA matters.

No attorneys yet

Government Contracts

Contratos Gubernamentales

Public procurement and bidding, government contract negotiation and compliance, and bid protests before Puerto Rico and federal agencies.

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

Labor

Derecho Laboral

Workers' rights, collective bargaining, union matters, and labor standards under Puerto Rico law.

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

Sexual Assault

Agresión Sexual

Legal representation for survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment. Civil claims and victim advocacy.

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

Sports and Entertainment

Deportes y Entretenimiento

Talent and athlete representation, contracts, licensing, image rights, and media and event matters.

No attorneys yet

Taxes

Impuestos

Income, property (CRIM), sales and use (IVU), and municipal tax matters for individuals and businesses.

No attorneys yet

Tax Law

Derecho Tributario

Federal and Puerto Rico tax compliance, audits, disputes, and planning.

No attorneys yet

Technology Law

Derecho Tecnológico

Software and technology transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and regulatory compliance for tech businesses.

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

Workers' Compensation

Compensación por Accidentes del Trabajo

Work-related injury and illness claims, CFSE (State Insurance Fund) benefits, and related appeals.

No attorneys yet

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