Jairo "Jay" Mellado-Villarreal

Juan A. Frau Escudero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Juan A., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elaine Maldonado-Matías is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Elaine, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elaine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

José Antonio Fernández Jaquete is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. José Antonio, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José Antonio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Verónica M. Torres-Torres is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Verónica M., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Verónica M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Luis R. Pérez Giusti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Luis R., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luis R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emanuel Álvarez Pérez is an associate in the San Juan, Puerto Rico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C., where he focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters. His practice encompasses preventive advice, counseling, and litigation defense in discrimination, harassment, corporate investigations, company reorganizations, leaves, accommodations, and employee misconduct. Emanuel also advises on compliance with local employment regulations, including drafting policies, handboo...

José Fernando Rovira-Rullán is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law. José Fernando, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José Fernando is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Alberto J. Bayouth-Montes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Alberto J., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alberto J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Zayas-Marxuach has developed a commercial and general civil litigation practice in federal and state courts, with emphasis on distribution and franchising, insurance litigation, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, class actions and product liability, particularly prescription drug litigation. Additionally, Mr. Zayas-Marxuach regularly provides litigation and counseling services to individuals in estate and probate matters.