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Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2027 : Puerto Rico


Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC

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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.

Clients (13)

  • 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 (15)

  • Securities
  • Financial Services
  • Banks
  • Government
  • Insurance
  • Health Care
  • Telecommunications
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Chemicals
  • Energy
  • Real Estate
  • Retail

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Puerto Rico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez is a full-service firm with an esteemed dispute resolution practice in Puerto Rico. The team boasts extensive expertise in commercial litigation, including product liability claims, class action proceedings and distribution disputes. The department is also well known for assisting companies with breach of contract litigation and representing clients in securities arbitration proceedings. The firm regularly advises an impressive roster of clients from the financial services, oil and gas, entertainment and manufacturing sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez represented Airbnb in a dispute arising from alleged hidden camera recordings at a rental property, including motions to dismiss and compel arbitration.

Strengths

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  • Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez demonstrates notable depth and a strong command of the law, particularly in dispute resolution, alongside high-quality litigation work and strong results. They align with our business vision.

    Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleNéstor Méndez
    Senior StatespeopleNéstor Méndez

    Néstor Méndez

    Senior statesperson Néstor Méndez comes recommended by the market for his track record in the Puerto Rican dispute resolution domain.
    • Néstor Méndez has extensive experience, strong technical knowledge and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, which have established him as a leading figure in the dispute resolution market.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America
  • Band 2María Dolores Trelles
    Band 2María Dolores Trelles

    María Dolores Trelles

    María Dolores Trelles garners recognition from market commentators and clients for her activity in the Puerto Rican litigation arena. She is particularly noted for her experience in contentious public law matters and financial litigation proceedings.

    • María Dolores Trelles has extensive technical knowledge about dispute resolution as well as strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Oreste Ricardo Ramos
    Band 2Oreste Ricardo Ramos

    Oreste Ricardo Ramos

    Oreste Ricardo Ramos receives ample praise from market commentators for his expertise in the dispute resolution field in Puerto Rico. He regularly acts in both commercial and civil litigation matters.

    • Oreste Ramos is a trusted adviser and partner who manages highly complex dispute resolution matters, with a keen understanding of our commercial and long-term goals when advising and representing our interests.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC (3)

Puerto Rico

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