Author Archives: Alberto Estrella

Three Estrella, LLC Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® List

Three attorneys from Estrella, LLC, have been named to the 2014 Edition of The Best Lawyers® in Puerto Rico. This is the first edition ever of Best Lawyers® in Puerto Rico. Estrella’s Best Lawyers® are William Estrella (Competition/Antitrust Law), Luis Migenis (Land Use/Zoning Law) and Alberto Estrella (Administrative Law, Appellate Practice & Franchise Law). Moreover,

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Luis Morera invited to join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

We are very proud to announce that Luis Morera has been invited to become a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), becoming its sole member in Puerto Rico. CLM is a nonpartisan alliance that is comprised of leading USA insurance companies, corporations, corporate counsel, litigation and risk managers, claims professionals, and attorneys.

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I plan to open a franchise location in Puerto Rico. What do I need to know about the Island’s real estate laws?

Puerto Rico’s real estate law is based on Spanish civil law tradition and differs from many other jurisdictions. Strict conditions need to be followed before a transaction can be recorded in the public registries. Deeds for both residential and commercial real estate must be prepared by a public notary. In Puerto Rico, only licensed attorneys

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