José A. Silva Cofresí
About José A. Silva Cofresí
José A. Silva Cofresí is a lawyer based in San Juan, PR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico™ since 2019. José A. Silva Cofresí is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Administrative Law
- Labor and Employment Law
Current Firm: Silva-Cofresí, Manzano & Padró LLC
Location: San Juan, PR
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