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.
Franchise Law Lawyers in Puerto Rico
Abogados de Derecho de Franquicias en Puerto Rico
Franchise agreements, disclosure requirements, and franchisor-franchisee and distribution disputes.
Contratos de franquicia, requisitos de divulgación y disputas entre franquiciante y franquiciado y de distribución.

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Franchise Law
What does franchise law cover in Puerto Rico?
Franchise law governs the relationship between franchisors and franchisees: the franchise agreement, disclosure documents, fees and royalties, territorial rights, operating standards, and what happens on termination or renewal. In Puerto Rico, a franchise relationship can also qualify for the strong local protections of the Dealer's Contract Act (Law 75), so local rules may give franchisees more leverage than in many states.
Should a lawyer review a franchise agreement before I sign it?
Yes. Franchise agreements are drafted by the franchisor and tend to favor them: arbitration and choice-of-law clauses, non-compete restrictions, renewal conditions, and termination triggers. A lawyer can review the agreement and the franchisor's disclosure document, explain your obligations, flag unusual terms, and negotiate protections before you invest.
Can a franchisor terminate or refuse to renew my franchise?
It depends on the agreement and on whether Puerto Rico's distribution statutes apply. When a franchise operates as a dealership under Law 75, the franchisor generally cannot terminate, impair, or refuse to renew the relationship without just cause — and doing so can expose it to significant damages. An attorney can evaluate whether those protections cover your franchise and how to respond.
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