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Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz, LLC

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Puerto Rico


Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz, LLC

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Overview of our Dispute Resolution / Commercial Litigation Department:

Our approach is proactive and responsible. We prepare each case from the start as if it were to go to trial, yet always strive to reach the most cost-efficient, practical and strategic result our clients expect. We try our clients’ cases in all courts and forums in Puerto Rico at the federal, state, and administrative levels, both as plaintiffs and defendants, and all throughout the appellate process as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

 

We litigate bet-the-company and high-profile matters in multiple areas of the law and represent clients in all industries of the Puerto Rico market, including Antitrust, Banking and Finance, Commercial Leasing, Construction, Contracts, Data Privacy and Cyber Security, Derivative Suits, Distribution and Franchising, Energy, First Amendment, Fraud, General Business matters, Healthcare, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Securities and Trade Secrets. Our clients include multinational companies, Fortune 500 companies, national and local high net-worth companies, and high net-worth individuals, all of which are leaders in their respective fields.

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Dispute Resolution - Puerto Rico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz has a respected practice group with well-regarded strength advising clients on civil, commercial and bankruptcy litigation. The team is frequently seen assisting clients with collection and foreclosure, mass tort and lender liability disputes. The department also benefits from substantial experience acting on breach of contract and contentious insurance mandates, as well as mediation and arbitration proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz represented Publi-Inversiones Puerto Rico as defendant in a defamation suit brought by the former Director of the Tourism Company of Puerto Rico, based on a publication by a newspaper owned by the client.

Strengths

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  • Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz has an excellent balance between lawyers with different levels of seniority, providing a service level which is superior. Its experience gives the firm a practical angle too.

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  • Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz has an excellent litigation team that focuses on reaching settlements and avoiding lengthy disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Luis Marini
    Band 1Luis Marini

    Luis Marini

    Leading light Luis Marini continues to be held in high esteem by market onlookers for his many years of experience in the Puerto Rican dispute resolution and bankruptcy arenas.

    • Luis Marini has a lot of depth and experience, and his strategic decisions and recommendations are very successful.

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    • Luis Marini is an outstanding legal professional, with a complete mastery of complex matters related to litigation and liquidation of financial and corporate entities.

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  • Band 1Manuel A Pietrantoni
    Band 1Manuel A Pietrantoni

    Manuel A Pietrantoni

    Distinguished partner Manuel Pietrantoni draws outstanding praise from interviewees for his presence in the Puerto Rican dispute resolution market. His track record in the field includes claims related to insurance, defamation, fraud and professional malpractice, construction defects and breach of contract, real estate disputes and mass tort litigation.

    • Manuel Pietrantoni is trustworthy, respectful, considerate and strives to provide the best guidance and service possible.

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    • Manuel Pietrantoni is, without a doubt, the best counsel a company can have. He is well-rounded, always available, extremely capable, engaged and provides great advice.

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  • Band 2Carolina Velaz-Rivero
    Band 2Carolina Velaz-Rivero

    Carolina Velaz-Rivero

    Solid lawyer Carolina Velaz-Rivero continues to receive positive feedback from clients and market onlookers endorsing her activity on bankruptcy matters in Puerto Rico.

    • Carolina Velaz-Rivero is an excellent lawyer, with loads of knowledge and depth in sophisticated and cutting-edge legal matters. She is responsive and translates complex subjects into simple language.

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  • Band 4Karena Montes Berríos
    Band 4Karena Montes Berríos

    Karena Montes Berríos

    Reputable dispute resolution practitioner Karena Montes Berríos continues to receive significant market recognition in Puerto Rico, representing clients in matters such as insurance litigation and defamation lawsuits.

    • Karena Montes Berríos is extremely capable, knowledgeable and an excellent communicator.

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  • Band 4Mauricio Muñiz-Luciano
    Band 4Mauricio Muñiz-Luciano

    Mauricio Muñiz-Luciano

    Mauricio Muñiz-Luciano joins the rankings this year on the back of his recognised activity in the Puerto Rican dispute resolution sphere. He regularly advises clients on a variety of litigation and arbitration proceedings.

    • Mauricio Muñiz-Luciano's calm attitude and balanced approach allow him to address legal challenges with great clarity and effectiveness.

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  • Up and ComingIgnacio Labarca
    Up and ComingIgnacio Labarca

    Ignacio Labarca

    Up-and-coming partner Ignacio Labarca joins the rankings this year backed by his activity in the Puerto Rican bankruptcy sphere, including PROMESA mandates.

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