
About
Provided by Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
PMA actively represents its clients in all areas of civil and commercial litigation before all trial and appellate levels of the Puerto Rico Court of General Justice and the federal courts pertaining to our jurisdiction, including the U.S. District Court for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. PMA’s attorneys also assist clients in administrative proceedings before a wide range of Puerto Rico and federal agencies. The Firm’s litigation practice covers virtually every business-related issue encountered by our clients, including antitrust, banking and lender’s liability, bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, construction law, contractual disputes, distribution and franchising, employment and ERISA, environmental, health care and medical malpractice, intellectual property, permits, product liability, securities, tax, telecommunications, torts, trade regulation, and zoning matters. Our attorneys also provide litigation avoidance and compliance counseling in all practice areas.
The Firm has an extensive practice in representing clients in arbitration proceedings, including commercial, construction and securities disputes, before forums such as the AAA, International Centre for Dispute Resolution and FINRA. PMA also represents clients in mediation, conciliations, governmental investigations and pre-litigation negotiations.
Chambers Review
Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez boasts an esteemed practice group with ample expertise in commercial litigation, including product liability, class actions and distribution disputes. The team is also known for assisting companies with breach of contract litigation and advising clients on securities arbitration proceedings. The firm routinely provides counsel to an impressive client roster, spanning the financial services, oil and gas and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez represented Santander Financial Services and FirstBank of Puerto Rico in a damages claim filed by a plaintiff, related to alleged dual tracking and unfair deceptive and predatory practices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We ultimately chose Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez due to the breadth of its experience, the quality of its attorneys, and the exceptional results we've enjoyed throughout our relationship."
"We ultimately chose Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez due to the breadth of its experience, the quality of its attorneys, and the exceptional results we've enjoyed throughout our relationship."
Notable Practitioners
Jorge Peirats is singled out for praise by a client, who enthuses: "He is an experienced and analytical negotiator." They go on to add: "He is an excellent lawyer who is knowledgeable and focused on protecting his client's interests."
Dynamic partner Oreste Ricardo Ramosascends in the rankings this year after receiving ample praise from clients, with one stating: "He is a very practical and intelligent lawyer who is always a few steps ahead of what you ask of him." Another interviewee comments: "Oreste Ricardo Ramos has vast experience in reaching agreements to protect his client's interests."
Seasoned practitioner Néstor Méndez comes recommended by the market, with one client stating: "He is an experienced senior counsel, and a great litigator." Another respondent adds: "Néstor Méndez is a very knowledgeable professional."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
Puerto Rico
Members
Provided by Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
Diego Murgia-Díaz
Herman Colberg
Clients
Provided by Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
AT&T
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Banco Santander
Chevron Phillips
Coca Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers
Empire Gas Corp.
Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico
Humana Health
Puerto Rico Coffee Roasters
Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc. d/b/a CLARO
Santander Securities LLC
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp.
Triple-S Management Corporation
Industries
Provided by Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
Banks
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Real Estate
Retail
Securities
Telecommunications