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Karla Rivera-Rubio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Karla, 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 Karla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gilberto Gutiérrez-Teissonniere is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Gilberto, 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 Gilberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group Ms. Montaner-Sevillano brings to the table her extensive experience in the field and she is able to provide a deep understanding of the intricacies of conducting business in Puerto Rico as well as a unique awareness of the importance of budget supervision and controls. Ms. Montaner-Sevillano concentrates her practice in employment rights laws. She provides counseling and litigation defense in cases filed under the Americans with Disabi...

Edgardo Nieves-Quiles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Corporate and M&A Law. Edgardo, 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 Edgardo 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.

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...

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.

Jorge C. Pizarro-García is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Jorge C., 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 Jorge C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

José E. Villamarzo Santiago is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. José E., 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 José E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rafael Escalera Rodríguez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Bet-the-Company Litigation and Litigation. Rafael, 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 Rafael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.