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Estrella LLC Offices
150 TETUAN STREET
OLD SAN JUAN
00901
Puerto Rico
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Estrella LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Puerto Rico > Corporate, commercial and banking Tier 2
Estrella LLC channels the bench strength of its team to advise household-name multinationals including Walmart, The Home Depot and Microsoft involved in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. With a client base spanning such sectors as aviation, energy, retail, telecoms, financial services, manufacturing and media, the firm’s comprehensive offering extends to matter ranging from stock and asset purchases and sales, corporate governance, due diligence, joint ventures and restructurings to litigation concerning control disputes among business owners, directors and officers. The team is headed by Neysha Natal-Castro, who brings expertise in M&A, in addition to advising on industrial, agricultural and tourism tax incentive grants. Managing partner Alberto Estrella provides experience in commercial and contractual disputes, franchise law, premises liability, antitrust and business regulation, and administrative law matters. At the associate level, Mayra Artiles Fonseca, in addition to general corporate matters, assists with intellectual property, privacy law and data protection, and business immigration issues, and Alejandro García specialises in franchising. Special counsel José Meléndez Alfonzo joined in March 2022, having served as in-house counsel at Puma Energy.Practice head(s):
Neysha Natal-Castro
Key clients
Wal-Mart Puerto Rico
COPA Airlines
Home Depot Puerto Rico
T-Mobile Puerto Rico
Puma Energy Caribe
Tix.By
Alten Energy
Airport Shoppes & Hotels
Refrigerama
USA Opportunity Income One
Microsoft Caribbean
Star Power Systems
Ballers Puerto Rico Sportsbook
Work highlights
- Advised Puma Energy on the execution and carve-out of the Project Leopard transaction previously undertaken in conjunction with Macfarlanes, in order to establish a separate infrastructure division comprising Puma’s storage and terminals business in Puerto Rico.
- Advised Infimed on its corporate and business model, providing legal advice and assistance with the preparation, drafting, and negotiation of sale of its psychiatrist and physical therapy medical practice.
Puerto Rico > Dispute resolution and bankruptcy Tier 2
The experienced team at Estrella LLC brings expertise to provide a one-stop shop for litigation and dispute resolution matters. With a client base of major insurers and household-name multinationals such as The Home Depot and American Airlines, across such areas as energy, real estate, aviation, healthcare, government and education, the practice displays particular strength in representing clients in commercial and liability litigation in the retail sector. Alberto Estrella acts as managing partner, bring over 20 years of litigation experience in both state and federal courts, with notable expertise in cyber litigation. Kenneth Suria and Andrés Colberg-Trigo lead the respective federal and state litigation practices. Consumer affairs division head Luis Morera specialises in defending administrative claims. Acting on behalf of individual and business debtors, creditors, and creditors’ committees, Carlos Infante leads the reorganisation and bankruptcy group.Practice head(s):
Alberto Estrella; Kenneth Suria; Andrés Colberg-Trigo
Testimonials
‘The lawyers are extremely competent. Billing is in accordance with the applicable rules, and the staff are very attentive to details and comply with the appropriate technology.‘
‘Carlos Infante stands out for his professionalism and knowledge of the issues.‘
Key clients
The Home Depot
Fidelity National Title Company
Puma Energy Caribe
ACDET
First Medical
Gator Investments
The Financial Oversight & Management Board
American Airlines
Advance Auto Parts
Site Centers
OneMetro (Metro Online News)
Sunnova Corporation
Stewart Title Insurance
Plaza Podiatry
Caribbean Trading Company
Burlington Coat Factory
Dave & Buster’s
Work highlights
- Defending Home Depot Puerto Rico against a lawsuit under the Americans with Disability Act claiming violations of the act as well as its counterpart in the Code of Federal Regulations.
- Defended landlords in federal court from multi-site tenants in a lawsuit seeking the amendment of ten commercial leases, rent abatement and damages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Filed an injunction complaint on behalf of ACDET, an association representing multiple retail businesses in the island, against the Public Service Commission to stay the provisions of an ultra vires regulation, imposing tariffs to contract carriers.
Puerto Rico > Labour and employment Tier 2
The labour and employment team at Estrella LLC advises national and multinational corporations, including household names The Home Depot, Walmart and Chick-fil-A, across such sectors as hospitality, retail, energy, nonprofit and professional services, on day-to-day matters and high-stakes litigation. Maité Medero-Benítez heads the team, bringing expertise in representing clients in mediation procedures, before administrative agencies and in court in discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hours claims. Odemaris Chacón utilises over 20 years’ experience in the practice area.Practice head(s):
Maité Medero-Benítez
Key clients
Walmart Puerto Rico
The Home Depot
Frances Ríos Entreprises
Puma Energy Caribe
Chick-fil-A
Pet-Smart
Digital Undivided
TIX.BY
Work highlights
- Provided labour and employment advice to Chick-Fil-A to start operations in Puerto Rico, in addition to providing a series of trainings regarding labour and employment, COVID-19 impact, discrimination, employment hiring, termination, leaves of absences and harassment topics, to operators in the island.
- Defended Home Depot Puerto Rico in dozens of claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination and disability, before administrative agencies and federal agencies, federal courts and state courts.
- Defended Walmart Puerto Rico in dozens of claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination and disability, before both administrative agencies and state courts.
Puerto Rico > Real estate, hospitality and leisure Tier 3
The real estate group at Estrella LLC utilises the expertise of its team to assist title insurance companies, and domestic and multinational corporates across the energy, financial services, hospitality and retail sectors on matters ranging from sales, purchases, leasing, landlord-tenant issues and property development to due diligence, financing, mortgages, environmental compliance and litigation. Seasoned litigator Odemaris Chacón Varona heads the team, bringing over 20 years’ experience. Senior associate Alejandro García handles financings and property registry matters.Practice head(s):
Odemaris Chacón Varona
Key clients
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Supreme Lending/Everette Financial
Work highlights
- Representing Stewart Title Guaranty Company against an individual and a co-defendant corporation in a matter involving the sale of a home with outstanding mortgage payments.
- Assisted Supreme Lending/Everette Financial with the financing of transactions in Puerto Rico.
Estrella LLC > Firm Profile
Estrella, LLC is one of the oldest and most experienced law firms in Puerto Rico. We have built our reputation by following in the footsteps of our exemplary founder William Estrella and delivering comprehensive and cost-effective legal strategies to Puerto Rico’s highest-profile companies. We value ongoing relationships with our clients, some of whom have relied on the firm’s legal assistance for more than 50 years.
Estrella’s first-rate attorneys represent a diverse group of blue-chip clients, excelling in a breadth of business practice areas, anchored by our corporate and litigation practices. Our attorneys are results-driven and diligent, leaving no stone unturned.
In addition to our expertise in litigation, we are trusted business advisors who provide corporate clients with practical, customized solutions that further their business objectives. Our “one firm” approach ensures we work across disciplines to provide the highest level of service. When litigation is necessary, our clients’ long-term goals shape our litigation strategy. The success and prosperity of our clients is always paramount.
High-quality legal representation: Estrella’s attorneys collaborate across practice areas to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. All our attorneys follow the “sundown rule,” meaning they respond to phone calls and emails the same day they are received.
Agile corporate and commercial representation: Estrella excels at advising clients, large and small, in commercial and corporate law as well as in structuring complex transactions. We represent entrepreneurs and corporations at every stage of the business lifecycle. From business start-up planning and financing to implementing steps for growth, our corporate practice is dedicated to providing clients with the confidence and strategy necessary to achieve their long-term goals.
Powerhouse litigation expertise: Our island-wide litigation practice has uniquely positioned Estrella LLC to expertly assess case value and exposure. Additionally, our trial lawyers are trained through the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), a well-respected organization that offers intensive advocacy training. Our clients can relax knowing that our attorneys can and will anticipate the challenges that arise during litigation and formulate creative and effective responses. Throughout each lawsuit, our attorneys work diligently to attain the outcomes that align with the client’s long-term goals. We file and defend cases in both state and federal court.
Premier retail law practice: Estrella, LLC provides Puerto Rico’s most sophisticated retail and consumer affairs practice. We routinely help businesses make their entry to the Island, expand their establishments and grow throughout Puerto Rico. As the largest retail industry law firm in Puerto Rico, our firm represents high-profile corporate clients such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Simon Property Group, JC Penney, Advance Auto Parts, Burlington Coat Factory, CVS and Microsoft Stores.
360 degree representation: Through our decades of work on the Island, we have built significant practices in aviation law, employment and labor law, real estate, and business immigration. Our team is ready to implement creative solutions to achieve outstanding results for you and your business interests.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Member | Alberto G. Estrella | agestrella@estrellallc.com | 787-977-5050 |
Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Leader | Carlos Infante | cinfante@estrellallc.com | 787-977-5050 |
Federal Practice Leader | Kenneth C. Suria | kcsuria@estrellallc.com | 787-977-5050 |
Real Estate Practice Leader | Odemaris Chacón | ochacon@estrellallc.com | 787-977-5050 |
Corporate Practice Leader | José Melendez | jmelendez@estrellallc.com | 787-977-5050 |
Labor and Employment Leader | Maité Medero | mmedero@estrellallc.com | 787-977-5050 |
Litigation Practice Leader | Luis Morera | lmorera@estrellallc.com | 787-977-5050 |