Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico for Labor and Employment Law
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.
Emanuel Álvarez Pérez is the Founder and Managing Partner of Asertis Legal Group LLC, where his practice focuses on labor and employment law, commercial and civil litigation, corporate counseling, administrative matters, and notarial services. Before founding Asertis Legal Group, Emanuel practiced at Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States, where he represented and advised employers on a broad range of workplace matters. His exp...
María Judith (Nani) Marchand-Sánchez is a Capital Member and one of the founders of Ferraiuoli LLC and has vast experience in employment matters. She has successfully litigated before the Courts of First Instance of Puerto Rico and in the Federal Court, as well as government agencies and administrative forums, including participation in mediation and arbitration proceedings. Ms. Marchand has solid experience litigating disputes in areas such as discrimination, harassment, retali...
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...
Katherine González-Valentín is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Katherine practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine González-Valentín since 2017. 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 Katherine González-Valentín is held by other lawyers.
Tatiana Leal-González is an associate in the San Juan, Puerto Rico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She focuses her practice in substantive and procedural aspects of labor and employment law litigation and has successfully defended claims against employers before federal and local court, and administrative agencies, involving complex allegations of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, age and disability discrimination. Tatiana frequently provides legal advice and preventi...
Sara is a principal in the San Juan, Puerto Rico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice concentrates in employment discrimination and wage and hour law counseling and litigation on behalf of employers in Puerto Rico local and federal courts. She has extensive trial experience before both federal and local courts and administrative forums in Puerto Rico. She also has experienced defending employers facing collective wage and hour class actions. In her more than 15 years of practice, Sara h...
He is Vice-Chair of McConnelll Valdés' Labor & Employment Law Practice Group and leader of the Labor Relations Practice Team. Mr. Rivera-Arce is an accomplished labor and employment law attorney with a record of outstanding results for employers, including multinational companies and domestic industry leaders. His practice concentrates on diverse topics, including wrongful termination, employment discrimination, labor unions, wages and hours, retaliation, sexual harassment, violati...
Eddalee Quiñones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Eddalee practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Eddalee Quiñones 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 Eddalee Quiñones is held by other lawyers.
Andres Colberg is a Member of Estrella, LLC and he received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut. He later received his Juris Doctor degree from Facultad de Derecho Eugenio María de Hostos, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, where he graduated in the first class and was a member of A.N.E.D. (Asociación Nacional de Estudiantes de Derecho). After graduation, Mr. Colberg joined the Legislation Division of the Justice Department of...
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...
Elaine Maldonado-Matías is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Elaine practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Elaine Maldonado-Matías 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 Elaine Maldonado-Matías is held by other lawyers.
Lloyd Isgut-Rivera is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Lloyd practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Lloyd Isgut-Rivera 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 Lloyd Isgut-Rivera is held by other lawyers.
Ms. Diez is an experienced trial attorney with over 15 years of practice with a successful litigation record representing employers. She provides legal counseling in all areas of employment law. She actively litigates employment lawsuits and administrative matters, both in local and federal forums, with excellent results for clients. Her practice focuses on preventive counseling and litigation in diverse topics, including wrongful termination, employment discrimination, wage and hour, retalia...
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