Carlos J. Fernández-Lugo

Carlos J. Fernández-Lugo

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

Energy Law Environmental Law Land Use and Zoning Law Natural Resources Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in San Juan.

Biography

Mr. Fernández-Lugo Chairs McConnell Valdés' Environmental, Energy & Land Use Practice Group.

He represents clients before local and federal agencies with jurisdiction over environmental, energy and land use matters, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Quality Board, the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, the Solid Waste Management Authority, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, the State Energy Public Policy Office, the Energy Commission, the Puerto Rico Planning Board, the Permits Management Office, and the various autonomous municipalities throughout Puerto Rico.

McConnell Valdés LLC

54 Best Lawyers awards

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Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Energy Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Land Use and Zoning Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Energy Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Land Use and Zoning Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Energy Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Environmental Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Energy Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2026)
  • Environmental Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2025)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2024)
  • Energy Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2023)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2022)
  • Energy Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2021)
  • Environmental Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2020)
  • Environmental Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico 2026 for work in:
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Natural Resources Law

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