Jorge M. Chiriboga-Klein

Mr. Freese-Souffront is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Prectice Group. He is a civil and commercial litigator who handles a wide range of complex disputes. His practice focuses on maritime and admiralty law matters, high profile commercial construction disputes, distribution/franchise disputes, insurance litigation, and lender liability cases. His other practice areas include the defense of personal injury and wrongful death claims, and handling termination or non-renewal disputes under The Pet...

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.

Mr. Juan C. Nieves-González, Esq. is an attorney at Casillas, Santiago & Torres, LLC, where he serves in the Litigation, Insurance and Labor & Employment groups. Prior to joining CST, he worked for over six (6) years at another firm focusing on civil rights and labor and employment matters. He has experience in conducting direct and cross examinations of witnesses in court, including in civil jury trials before the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. H...

Katherine González-Valentín is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Katherine practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine González-Valentín since 2017. 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 Katherine González-Valentín is held by other lawyers.

María Judith (Nani) Marchand-Sánchez is a Capital Member and one of the founders of Ferraiuoli LLC and has vast experience in employment matters. She has successfully litigated before the Courts of First Instance of Puerto Rico and in the Federal Court, as well as government agencies and administrative forums, including participation in mediation and arbitration proceedings. Ms. Marchand has solid experience litigating disputes in areas such as discrimination, harassment, retali...

Liana M. Gutiérrez-Irizarry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Liana M. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Liana M. Gutiérrez-Irizarry since 2026. 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 Liana M. Gutiérrez-Irizarry is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Toro has developed a general corporate tax practice with emphasis in employee benefits, income tax, tax incentives, property taxes and municipal license tax. She also possesses experience in the litigation of tax controversies before the Puerto Rico courts, as well as in governmental and legislative affairs regarding labor issues within the public sector. As an employee benefits' attorney, she provides counseling to clients on the qualification and administration of Puerto Rico and U.S. r...

Jerry Lucas Marrero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Jerry Lucas practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Jerry Lucas Marrero since 2016. 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 Jerry Lucas Marrero is held by other lawyers.

His main areas of practice are mergers & acquisitions, public financing, debt restructuring, project finance, distribution & sales representation laws and contracts, government bids & contracts, and public-private partnerships. Mr. Céspedes chaired the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group from 2002 to 2018. He is ranked as one of Puerto Rico's Leading Attorneys in the Corporate/Commercial field by the international publication Chambers & Partners in both its Global and...

María Echenique-Arana is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. María practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized María Echenique-Arana since 2026. 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 María Echenique-Arana is held by other lawyers.