Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico for Labor and Employment Law
Odemaris Chacón Varona is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law, Medical Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Odemaris, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Odemaris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Karla Rivera-Rubio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Karla, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel Quiles-Pumarejo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Daniel, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elaine Maldonado-Matías is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Elaine, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elaine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Carlos E. George is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Carlos E., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carlos E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Katherine González-Valentín is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Katherine, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lourdes C. Hernández-Venegas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Lourdes C., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lourdes C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marcia Caridad Laurido Soto is an associate in the San Juan, Puerto Rico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Marcia provides counsel on a variety of labor and employment law matters that encompasses the entire employer-employee relationship, guiding employers from a preventive point of view as to avoid or be prepared for potential litigation on issues such as wrongful termination, wa...
Verónica M. Torres-Torres is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Verónica M., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Verónica M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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