Julian R Rivera Aspinall is an attorney with 29 years of experience whose practice areas include personal injury, insurance, commercial law, real estate, estate planning, civil litigation, franchise law, Law 21 / Law 75, arbitration and mediation, maritime, product liability, class actions, sexual assault, business consulting, trusts, business law, federal practice, international law,
José M. Sarró Pérez-Moris is an attorney with 24 years of experience whose practice spans estate planning, trusts, real estate, condominium law, commercial and business law, contracts, franchise law, administrative law, civil litigation, federal practice, personal injury, property insurance, Law 21/Law 75 matters, business consulting, and notary services. He serves clients throughout Puerto Rico, from San Juan, Caguas, Carolina, and Guaynabo to Ponce, Mayagüez, Aguadilla, and the islands of Vieques and Culebra. Fluent in both Spanish and English, he provides legal counsel to a diverse client base across the island.
Eyck O. Lugo, Esq. is a bilingual attorney with 25 years of experience in civil litigation, arbitration and mediation, business law, bankruptcy, commercial law, and other practice areas. He provides legal services to clients across numerous municipalities throughout Puerto
Paola J. Figueroa-Alemañy is a San Juan-based attorney with nine years of experience practicing across a broad range of legal matters, including personal injury, insurance defense, commercial law, civil litigation, and contracts. She also serves as a notary public and handles condominium law and civil appeals, offering comprehensive counsel to clients in both Spanish and English.
Lourdes M. Santos-Gutiérrez is a licensed attorney based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering legal services in both English and Spanish. Her practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including insurance, commercial law, civil litigation, franchise law, class actions, construction law, condominium law, administrative law, and insurance defense, as well as notary public services. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counsel to clients across these diverse areas of the law.
Fernando Sabater-Clavell is a San Juan-based attorney whose practice encompasses a broad range of legal matters, including personal injury, insurance, commercial law, civil litigation, and federal practice. He also offers services in arbitration and mediation, maritime law, construction law, and professional liability, among other areas. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he is prepared to serve clients with diverse legal needs.
Lizette Vélez-Rivé brings three decades of legal experience to her practice in San Juan, where she focuses on labor and employment law, commercial law, civil litigation, workers' compensation, and civil rights. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she provides comprehensive counsel to clients navigating complex workplace and civil legal matters.
Luis J. Sotomayor-Landrón is a San Juan-based attorney with three years of experience practicing in both Spanish and English. His practice encompasses bankruptcy law under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13, as well as creditor representation, commercial law, civil litigation, arbitration and mediation, notary public services, business consulting, and federal practice. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counsel to clients across these diverse areas of law.
Ian P. Carvajal-Zarabozo is a San Juan-based attorney with 30 years of experience practicing in insurance, commercial law, civil litigation, maritime, class actions, construction law, property insurance, and insurance defense. He provides legal services in both English and Spanish, serving clients throughout Puerto Rico.
Johanna Smith-Miró is a San Juan-based attorney with a decade of experience practicing across a broad range of legal areas, including personal injury, insurance, commercial law, civil litigation, employment and labor law, medical malpractice, property insurance, and insurance defense. She also serves as a Notary Public and is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to effectively serve a diverse clientele. Her practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counsel to clients throughout Puerto Rico.
Robert Fleming is a corporate and commercial law attorney practicing in Bayamón, Ponce, Aguada, Aguadilla, Arecibo, Caguas, Carolina, Cataño, Guaynabo, and San Juan. Robert is fluent in Spanish and English.
Commercial law covers the legal rules governing business transactions, including sales of goods, commercial contracts, financing, secured transactions, and business disputes. In Puerto Rico, both local commercial statutes and applicable U.S. commercial principles can come into play.
How can a commercial attorney help my business avoid disputes?+
A commercial attorney can draft clear contracts, define payment and delivery terms, include dispute-resolution clauses, and ensure regulatory compliance. Well-drafted agreements reduce ambiguity and give your business stronger footing if a disagreement later arises.
What should I do if a business partner breaches a commercial agreement?+
Review the contract's terms, document the breach, and preserve all communications. An attorney can send a formal demand, negotiate a resolution, or pursue litigation or arbitration depending on the agreement. Acting promptly helps protect your rights and limit your losses.
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What does commercial law cover in Puerto Rico?
Commercial law governs business transactions, including sales of goods, commercial contracts, financing, secured transactions, and business disputes, applying both local statutes and U.S. commercial principles.
How can a commercial attorney help my business avoid disputes?
An attorney can draft clear contracts, define payment and delivery terms, include dispute-resolution clauses, and ensure compliance, reducing ambiguity and strengthening your position if a disagreement arises.
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