Janine Guzmán

Ms. Amarily Maldonado, Esq. joined Casillas, Santiago & Torres, LLC in April 2018, where she serves as an Attorney in the Corporate and Tax Divisions. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Maldonado was a Senior Manager in the Tax Advisory Division of a major international accounting firm in Puerto Rico, where she tenured for six years. Ms. Maldonado commenced her career as an Associate in the Corporate Tax practice of one of the Big Four accounting firms and also served as a corporate and tax a...

Ms. Szendrey-Ramos concentrates her practice in trademark prosecution, intellectual property counseling, and trusts and estate planning. Prior to joining McConnell Valdés, Ms. Szendrey-Ramos was a shareholder at a major San Juan law firm, where she helped create and manage one of Puerto Rico’s preeminent intellectual property law practice groups. She has advised clients in multiple and complex trademark, copyright, trade secret, moral rights of authors, and right of publicity iss...

Lee Sepulvado-Ramos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Lee practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Lee Sepulvado-Ramos since 2019. 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 Lee Sepulvado-Ramos is held by other lawyers.

Patricia M. Marvez-Valiente is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Patricia M. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia M. Marvez-Valiente since 2023. 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 Patricia M. Marvez-Valiente is held by other lawyers.

Mayra Cristina Artiles Fonseca is an experienced attorney in the Corporate and Commercial Practice Group where she has successfully represented clients in a wide array of commercial and corporate transactions and disputes. Having also litigation expertise, Mayra provides comprehensive counsel to companies of all sizes on various corporate matters (from both a transactions and dispute resolution approach), helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and strategic insight. Ma...

Antonio L. Roig-Lorenzo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Antonio L. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Antonio L. Roig-Lorenzo 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 Antonio L. Roig-Lorenzo is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Vélez' practice is focused on advising clients on the tax treatment of corporate transactions and reorganizations, as well as assistance in devising tax-efficient corporate structures for new or existing Puerto Rico operations. She has worked extensively with the Puerto Rico tax and industrial incentives acts and provisions relative to U.S. income taxation of international operations, as well as the Puerto Rico and U.S. taxation of investment income, including government obligation...

Eidalia González-Tosado is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Eidalia practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Eidalia González-Tosado 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 Eidalia González-Tosado is held by other lawyers.

Carla García-Benítez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Carla practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Carla García-Benítez since 2015. 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 Carla García-Benítez is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Ruiz-Montilla chairs McConnell Valdés' Real Estate, Hospitality & Finance Practice Group. His practice includes real estate, hospitality, tourism incentives, finance, corporate and mergers and acquisitions. Over the years he has been involved in many aspects of real estate, hospitality and corporate transactions, including resort and commercial developments, structuring of corporate acquisitions, planning and structuring timeshare, condo-hotel and condominium projects, negotiat...