Héctor Santaella-Santé
About Héctor Santaella-Santé
Héctor Santaella-Santé is a lawyer based in San Juan, PR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico™ since 2020. Héctor Santaella-Santé is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Labor and Employment Law
Current Firm: Pietrantoni Méndez & Alvarez LLC
Location: San Juan, PR
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