Anita Montaner-Sevillano

Anita Montaner-Sevillano

San Juan, PR recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
McConnell Valdés LLC

54 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Immigration Law Labor and Employment Law Litigation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in San Juan.

Biography

As Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group Ms. Montaner-Sevillano brings to the table her extensive experience in the field and she is able to provide a deep understanding of the intricacies of conducting business in Puerto Rico as well as a unique awareness of the importance of budget supervision and controls.

Ms. Montaner-Sevillano concentrates her practice in employment rights laws. She provides counseling and litigation defense in cases filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII, the ADEA, WARN, workers' compensation, wage and hour laws, wrongful discharge, and all other types of employment discrimination, retaliation, leave of absence, and whistle-blower laws.

She also provides support in labor an employment matters related to corporate and operational restructures, mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, transfers of employees, as well as reductions in force, plant closings and mass lay offs.
McConnell Valdés LLC

54 Best Lawyers awards

McConnell Valdés LLC logo

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Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Immigration Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Labor and Employment Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Immigration Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2026)
  • Labor and Employment Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico 2026 for work in:
  • Immigration Law
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Litigation

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