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Estrella LLC

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Puerto Rico


Estrella LLC

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Provided by Estrella LLC

For nearly 50 years, Estrella LLC has been recognized as one of Puerto Rico’s premier litigation powerhouses. Our experienced attorneys file and defend cases in state and federal court and handle matters in numerous litigation practice areas including Commercial Litigation, Federal Litigation, Antitrust, Retail, Consumer Affairs, etc.

Estrella LLC is a market leader in premises liability litigation, with decades of experience defending leading retail clients such as Wal-Mart Stores, Sam’s Club, The Home Depot, Simon Malls, CVS Pharmacies, Advanced Auto Parts, Burlington Coat Factory, Microsoft Store, among others. 

The Firm is also a market leader in energy litigation. Represented global gasoline wholesalers since 1911, when it helped incorporate the Texas Oil Company (Texaco) in Puerto Rico, which later became Chevron and then sold its assets to Puma Energy. The Firm assisted in the transition of the network of over 200 service stations and 2 terminals to Puma Energy. For over 10 years the Firm ran all the legal function for Puma Energy in Puerto Rico, supporting a network of service stations, terminals and other commercial operations in Puerto Rico and the Americas. We are also leaders in Petroleum Marketing Practices Act litigation and intellectual property litigation. The firm continues to represent Chevron in Puerto Rico in legacy litigation. More recently, industry powerhouse Motiva, LLC retained the Firm to defend the company in an industry class action lawsuit. 

Clients (29)

  • Puma Energy
  • T-Mobile
  • Simon Property Group
  • Microsoft
  • Teleonce
  • Ticketera
  • Rent-a-Center
  • Chubb Insurance
  • Trafigura
  • Wal-Mart
  • The Home Depot
  • American Airlines
  • COPA Airlines
  • Burlington Coat Factory
  • Chik-fil-A
  • First Medical
  • AIG
  • JC Penney
  • CVS
  • Stewart Title
  • SBA Communications
  • Metro Pavia
  • NCMIC Insurance
  • Fidelity Land Title
  • Site Centers
  • Chevron
  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Sunnova Energy
  • The Financial Oversight and Management Board

Industries (11)

  • Retail
  • Insurance
  • Higher Education
  • Commercial litigation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Health
  • Ticketing
  • Telecommunications
  • Franchising & Distribution
  • Oil & Energy
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy Protection

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Puerto Rico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Estrella is an established dispute resolution practice group well versed in representing clients in a range of contentious matters. These include premises liability, commercial eviction, personal injury, class action and defamation cases. The team is frequently retained by a clientele hailing from an array of industries including retail, insurance and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Estrella represented the Puerto Rico Retailers Association in filling an injunction complaint against the Public Service Commission to stay the provisions of an alleged ultra vires regulation imposing tariffs to contract carriers.

Strengths

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  • Estrella has a team with a diverse pool of talents, which allows them to address all types of issues quickly and efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Alberto Estrella
    Band 3Alberto Estrella

    Alberto Estrella

    Key practitioner Alberto Estrella remains highly active in the Puerto Rican dispute resolution arena. He boasts expertise in defamation, commercial litigation and liability claims.

  • Band 3Carlos Infante Gutiérrez
    Band 3Carlos Infante Gutiérrez

    Carlos Infante Gutiérrez

    Carlos Infante Gutiérrez continues to receive endorsement from peers and clients alike for his acumen in bankruptcy matters in Puerto Rico.

  • Band 4Kenneth Suria
    Band 4Kenneth Suria

    Kenneth Suria

    Kenneth Suria continues to grace the rankings this year after garnering continued endorsement from clients and market commentators for his performance in Puerto Rican litigation.

Ranked Individuals at Estrella LLC (3)

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