Carlos R. Garriga Blanco

René J. Avilés-García is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. René J. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized René J. Avilés-García since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which René J. Avilés-García is held by other lawyers.

He represents U.S. and foreign clients in complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy, workouts, foreclosure and asset repossession. A member of the firm's PROMESA Task Force, Mr. Arias has been actively counseling investment funds and creditors on Puerto Rico public debt restructuring. In the aftermath of Hurricane María, he has also been involved in disaster relief consulting and procurement of reconstruction projects, particularly in the energy and healthcare fields. He also has exten...

She concentrates her litigation practice on intellectual property, securities arbitrations, data security, media and entertainment, and healthcare facility liability. Within these areas, she counsels clients on trademark, copyright, unfair competition, false advertising, right of publicity, and other related commercial matters. Her securities practice, which includes arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, has allowed her to develop unique skills within this particula...

Eduardo Tamargo-Motroni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Eduardo practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Eduardo Tamargo-Motroni since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eduardo Tamargo-Motroni is held by other lawyers.

Alberto Estrella is the Managing Partner at Estrella, LLC, one of the oldest and most respected full-service law firms in Puerto Rico, with a history dating back to the early 1900’s. Alberto has been involved in hundreds of trials and earned a reputation as a distinguished and sought-after trial lawyer. This experience has led him to become a trusted advisor to business leader on a diverse variety of matters, including commercial and contract disputes, complex litigation, premises liabi...

Ms. George-Iguina is Vice-Chair of McConnell Valdés' Real Estate, Hospitality & Finance Practice Group. She focuses her practice on hotel acquisitions, operations, development, finance, management and licensing agreements, as well as on commercial real estate acquisition and sale. With over fifteen years of experience in the real estate and hospitality fields, her practice and advice are enriched by her training and experience as an architect. Ms. George-Iguina, who was instrumenta...

José E. Villamarzo Santiago is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. José E. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized José E. Villamarzo Santiago since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which José E. Villamarzo Santiago is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Vilella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Stephanie practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Stephanie Vilella is Of Counsel at Estrella, LLC where she represents a broad range of clients, including prominent gasoline wholesalers and retail corporations in civil and commercial litigation. Her experience also includes working with corporations in helping them navigate intricate banking regulations. Stephanie regularly counsels clients and frequ...

Carolina Velaz Rivero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Carolina practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Carolina Velaz Rivero since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carolina Velaz Rivero is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Muñiz represents clients in all phases of tax controversy and litigation matters, from tax audits and examinations through administrative appeals and court proceedings. He actively participates in multiple tax litigations representing clients on wide arrays of tax challenges, including: municipal license tax, income tax, personal property tax and construction excise tax deficiency procedures. He also has extensive experience representing taxpayers during the real property tax asses...