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Mayra Cristina Artiles Fonseca is an experienced attorney in the Corporate and Commercial Practice Group where she has successfully represented clients in a wide array of commercial and corporate transactions and disputes. Having also litigation expertise, Mayra provides comprehensive counsel to companies of all sizes on various corporate matters (from both a transactions and dispute resolution approach), helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and strategic insight. Ma...

Mr. Cortés-Rexach has practiced law in Puerto Rico for over three decades, concentrating in the areas of commercial and project financing and real estate law. His involvement in Puerto Rico’s tourism industry is extensive, having participated as counsel in a significant number of the major hotel and resort developments in the island including Rio Mar and Palmas del Mar Resorts, the the San Juan Marriott Hotel and more recently, in the Distrito T-Mobile, a multi- million entertain...

Mr. Israel Fernández-Rodríguez, Esq. is an Attorney at Casillas, Santiago & Torres, LLC, where he serves as an attorney specializing in labor and employment counseling and litigation, in addition to civil and commercial litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Fernández-Rodríguez was a senior associate in the Labor and Employment division of a major law firm in Puerto Rico, where he tenured for five years. A substantial part of Mr. Fernández-Rodríguez’ practice involves coun...

Stephanie Vilella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Stephanie practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Stephanie Vilella is Of Counsel at Estrella, LLC where she represents a broad range of clients, including prominent gasoline wholesalers and retail corporations in civil and commercial litigation. Her experience also includes working with corporations in helping them navigate intricate banking regulations. Stephanie regularly counsels clients and frequ...

Carlos E. Serrano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Carlos E. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Carlos E. Serrano since 2015. 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 Carlos E. Serrano is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Corrada has nearly 20 years of experience in Environmental Law. She regularly provides counseling to clients on permitting, enforcement and compliance with environmental and land use laws and regulations. She began her career in the public service, in the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, where she assisted the Air Quality Area in drafting and enacting amendments to air regulation which would allow enforcing the Clean Air Act's Title V, and adopting the State Implementation Plan in...

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.

Verónica M. Torres-Torres is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Verónica M. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Verónica M. Torres-Torres since 2025. 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 Verónica M. Torres-Torres is held by other lawyers.

Ignacio Labarca Morales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ignacio Labarca practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Ignacio Labarca Morales since 2022. 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 Ignacio Labarca Morales is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Cook is known for his practical problem solving approach to complex real estate and financing matters. Throughout his career he has worked on a number of transactions requiring novel solutions, many of which have become industry standards. Over the years he has been involved in all aspects of real estate including: resort development, structuring of acquisitions, the permitting process at the federal and local level, structuring real estate joint ventures, planning timeshare, condominium,...