Estrella, LLC is one of the oldest law firms in Puerto Rico. Our rich history dates back to the early 1900’s. At that time, all of Puerto Rico’s banks and law firms were located in Old San Juan.
Prior to the Spanish-American War, the building where our firm is located was at the site of the Spanish Post Office. After the war, the firm, then known as Rounds, Hatch, Dillingham and Debevoise, a New York City based law firm, opened a branch office and continued to serve its mainland clients, including Exxon, the Coca-Cola Company and the South Puerto Rico Sugar Co., to name a few.
In the 1930’s, the former governor of Puerto Rico, James R. Beverley, joined the firm. Born in 1894, Beverley was a Texas native. A lawyer and a politician, he has appointed as Attorney General of Puerto Rico, serving 1927 to 1932. During this period, he was appointed as acting governor of Puerto Rico in 1929 and in January 1932, he was appointed governor by President Herbert Hoover and served through 1933. Upon leaving La Fortaleza, Beverley joined the firm to become the managing partner, later acquiring the firm and renaming it the James R. Beverley Law Offices. Beverley was a highly respected lawyer and statesman.
In 1960, William Estrella joined the James R. Beverley Law Offices. He acquired the firm in 1974. When Estrella first took over, the firm operated as a sole proprietorship. In 1998, William Estrella Law Offices became a professional services corporation and is now Estrella LLC. Through partnerships with iconic brands like Coca-Cola, the Texas Oil Company (Texaco), and South Puerto Rico Sugar Co., Estrella LLC has grown to serve some of the world’s leading corporations, proudly upholding standards of excellence every step of the way.
In 2024, Estrella LLC proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary —a milestone that reflects the dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment of our team, clients, and supporters.
Over the past five decades, we have grown into one of the most respected full-service law firms in Puerto Rico. The firm’s high standards of excellence continue to attract entrepreneurs, middle market companies, and prestigious international companies such as Wal-Mart Stores, Puma Energy, Chevron, Home Depot, Copa Airlines, NCMIC Insurance Group, and many others.