Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico for Labor and Employment Law
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...
Anabel Rodriguez joined the law firm of Schuster Aguilo LLC in San Juan Puerto Rico right after graduating in 1996. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico Law School magna cum laude and was the second highest grade at her Bar Examination with a 99.8%. From Associate to currently serving as the firm's Managing Capital Member, Mrs. Rodriguez has developed strong relationships with her clients, the respect of opposing counsel, the recognition of her peers and has been selected on vario...
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.
Juan Felipe Santos is the office managing principal and office litigation manager of the San Juan, Puerto Rico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has successfully represented employers in litigation before federal and Puerto Rico courts, including jury trials. Before joining Jackson Lewis when it opened the Puerto Rico office in 2013, Juan worked for over 10 years in other major law firms in Puerto Rico, devoting his practice exclusively to labor and employment law. Juan represents clients thro...
Ana B. Rosado-Frontanés is of counsel in the San Juan, Puerto Rico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Ana provides legal counsel regarding all aspects of labor and employment matters and litigates before all state, federal, administrative and local forums. Ana began her legal career as a corporate lawyer in a New York law firm. After two years practicing corporate law, she shifted gears and began practicing employment law, drawn to the human aspects involved in employment law issues and cas...
Erika Berríos-Berríos is the Managing Capital Member of Schuster LLC. She has successfully litigated labor and employment matters in both state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition, she has substantial experience representing employers in employment audits conducted by the federal and state agencies and has also gained ample experience representing employers in arbitration proceedings representing private and public employers. Her experience practicing bef...
Mariela Rexach is an experienced federal litigator with outstanding command of federal civil procedure and evidence, who practices in all areas of employment law. She has actively participated in several major cases before the U. S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the U. S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She has over 50 published federal cases and an outstanding summary judgment record. She has also successfully tried numerous cases before Puerto Rico courts and re...
Daniel Quiles-Pumarejo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Daniel practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Quiles-Pumarejo since 2024. 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 Daniel Quiles-Pumarejo 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...
Carlos E. George is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Carlos E. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Carlos E. George 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 Carlos E. George 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...
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