Melvin J. Rivera

Mr. Figueroa-Matos is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer with over a decade of experience representing private employers before state and federal courts in all aspects of labor and employment law. In addition, he represents clients in administrative proceedings before local and federal agencies such as the E.E.O.C., the N.L.R.B., the U.S. Department of Labor, the P.R. Department of Labor, and the Industrial Commission. Mr. Figueroa-Matos’s multifaceted practice encompasses a bro...

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.

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...

Sonia Colón is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Sonia practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Sonia Colón 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 Sonia Colón is held by other lawyers.

Christopher A. Dávila-Rodríguez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Christopher A. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher A. Dávila-Rodríguez 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 Christopher A. Dávila-Rodríguez is held by other lawyers.

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.

Mr. González’s practice consists of counseling clients as well as federal and state litigation in several areas. Mr. González represents employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Antidiscrimination Unit and defending employers sued under various federal and state laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Employee Retirement and Income Security Act, and other employment laws and regulations....

Mrs. Cartagena maintains a broad litigation and counseling practice representing corporate entities in a wide variety of business disputes. She has significant experience in complex litigation, including consumers’ class actions, insurance litigation, contractual disputes, tax deficiency proceedings and general tort litigation in both state and federal courts. She also has significant experience in administrative forums before multiple agencies and on bids and procurement consulting and...

David Rivé-Power is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law and Health Care Law. David practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized David Rivé-Power 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 David Rivé-Power is held by other lawyers.

Carlos Infante Gutiérrez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance & Compliance Practice and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Carlos Infante practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Carlos Infante is the Bankruptcy Practice Leader at Estrella LLC. Separate from his bankruptcy practice, Carlos also provides counsel to numerous clients in the growing industry of gaming law and sports betting in Puerto Rico. Prior to joining Estrella LLC, Ca...