Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico for Litigation

Luis M. Morera is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Litigation. Luis M., 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 Luis M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carla García-Benítez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Carla, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carlos A. Valldejuly-Sastre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law, Arbitration and Mediation, Competition / Antitrust Law and Litigation. Carlos A., 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 Carlos A. 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.

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...

Luis A. Oliver-Fraticelli is Co-chair of the Litigation Division at Adsuar, Muñiz, Goyco, Seda & Perez-Ochoa P.S.C. Mr. Oliver handles complex civil litigation before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the courts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and has represented parties in arbitration proceedings under the Commercial, Construction and International Rules of the American Arbitration Association. He frequently handles appellate matters before the U.S. C...

Roberto Prats-Palerm is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation. Roberto, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Neyla Ortiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Litigation. Neyla, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Neyla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leslie Y. Flores-Rodríguez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Litigation. Leslie Y., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leslie Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lee Sepulvado-Ramos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Lee, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...