Néstor M. Méndez-Gómez
About Néstor M. Méndez-Gómez
Néstor M. Méndez-Gómez is a lawyer based in San Juan, PR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico™ since 2016. Néstor M. Méndez-Gómez is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Competition / Antitrust Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Arbitration
- Litigation
Current Firm: Pietrantoni Méndez & Alvarez LLC
Location: San Juan, PR
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