John L. Shapiro

Carlos J. Saavedra-Gutiérrez is of counsel in the San Juan office of Jackson Lewis, PC and has over 10 years of experience in both the private and public sector. Before the age of 35, Carlos held several senior leadership positions within the Government of Puerto Rico. From 2017 to 2019, Carlos was the youngest Puerto Rico secretary of Labor and Human Resources. As secretary, Saavedra oversaw the implementation of a private sector labor reform that amended and modernized most employmen...

Juan Carlos Bou-Cardona is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law. Juan Carlos, 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 Juan Carlos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Cortés-Rexach has practiced law in Puerto Rico for over three decades, concentrating in the areas of commercial and project financing and real estate law. His involvement in Puerto Rico’s tourism industry is extensive, having participated as counsel in a significant number of the major hotel and resort developments in the island including Rio Mar and Palmas del Mar Resorts, the the San Juan Marriott Hotel and more recently, in the Distrito T-Mobile, a multi- million entertain...

Jerry Lucas Marrero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Jerry Lucas, 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 Jerry Lucas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

René J. Avilés-García is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. René J., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which René J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Palacios-Cabrera is an Income Member in the Litigation Practice Group. Her practice includes securities litigation, arbitration and mediation - including disputes related to Puerto Rico securities, closed-end funds and Puerto Rico bonds - general and complex civil and commercial litigation, contractual and distribution and franchise disputes, appellate practice, and insurance and construction litigation. https://www.mcvpr.com/attorneys-Myrgia-Palacios-Cabrera

Odemaris Chacón Varona is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law, Medical Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Odemaris, 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 Odemaris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Pedro P. Notario-Toll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Pedro P., 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 Pedro P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.