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.
Federal Practice Lawyers in Puerto Rico
Abogados de Práctica Federal en Puerto Rico
Litigation and representation before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and federal agencies, including federal criminal and civil matters.
Litigios y representación ante el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito de Puerto Rico y agencias federales, incluyendo asuntos penales y civiles federales.

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,
Manuel Sosa-Báez is a San Juan-based attorney with 20 years of experience, practicing in the areas of insurance, civil litigation, maritime, administrative law, federal practice, insurance defense, and civil appeals. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he provides comprehensive legal representation to clients navigating complex civil and federal matters.

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.
José A. Sánchez-Girona is a San Juan-based attorney with 20 years of experience practicing in both English and Spanish. His practice encompasses bankruptcy law, including Chapters 7, 12, and 13, as well as creditor representation, civil litigation, insurance, construction law, and civil appeals. He also serves as a notary public and handles matters before the federal courts.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Federal Practice
When does a case go to federal court in Puerto Rico?
Cases reach the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico when they arise under federal law — federal crimes, civil rights, bankruptcy, admiralty — or through diversity jurisdiction, where the parties are citizens of different states or territories and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Some cases filed in local court can be removed to federal court by the defendant.
Can any Puerto Rico lawyer represent me in federal court?
No. Attorneys must be separately admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico to appear there, and proceedings are conducted in English. Federal practice also follows its own procedural and evidentiary rules, so experience in that forum matters when choosing counsel.
How is federal court different from Puerto Rico local court?
Beyond language, federal court applies the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, uses juries drawn from English-speaking pools, moves on different timetables, and in criminal cases applies federal sentencing guidelines, which can be more severe than local penalties. Appeals go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston rather than Puerto Rico's appellate courts.
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