Estrella LLC Earns Recertification in Meritas, a Premier Global Network of Independent Law Firms

December 18, 2025

Estrella LLC’s membership in Meritas means its clients can access quality legal expertise around the world.

San Juan, Puerto Rico – Estrella LLC, a San Juan based law firm, today announced that it has been awarded recertification in Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent business law firms. Estrella LLC joined Meritas in 2018 and, as a condition of its membership, is required to successfully complete recertification every three years based on a rigorous review of its commitment to quality standards and exceptional client service.

Meritas is the only law firm alliance with an established and comprehensive means of monitoring the quality of its member firms, a process that saves clients time by prequalifying law firm credentials and experience. Meritas membership is selective and by invitation only. Firms are regularly assessed and recertified for the breadth of their practice expertise, client satisfaction, and high levels of cybersecurity to keep legal information safe. Meritas’ extensive due diligence process ensures that only firms meeting the tenets of Meritas’ unique quality assurance program are allowed to retain membership. The measurement of the firm’s performance, based on input from clients and peers, is reflected in a satisfaction index score, which is available online at Meritas.org.

“Our commitment to quality aligns with the Meritas mission to give clients peace of mind when working with their highly vetted member firms,” said Alberto Estrella, Managing Partner at Estrella LLC. “We’ve successfully collaborated with colleagues around the world to solve our clients’ issues and help them enter and expand into new markets and industries. We look forward to keeping those vital connections strong through membership in Meritas.”

“Businesses trust the strong quality of our member firms and recognize our extensive collective capabilities. Meritas is easy to work with – clients tap into any member firm and access responsive, on-the-ground expertise in markets important to their success,” said Sona Pancholy, president of Meritas. “Estrella LLC has demonstrated these world-class legal standards, and we’re thrilled to have them continue their alliance with Meritas.”

About Estrella LLC

Estrella LLC is one of the oldest and most respected full-service law firms in Puerto Rico. Our first-rate attorneys represent a diverse group of entrepreneurs, middle-market and blue-chip clients, and deliver comprehensive legal strategies in a breadth of practice areas anchored by our corporate, employment, and litigation practices. As a trusted advisor, we value ongoing relationships with our clients, including many of Puerto Rico’s highest-profile companies, some of whom have relied on the firm’s legal assistance for more than 50 years. As a member of Meritas, we can assist our clients wherever they do business around the world. 

About Meritas

Meritas’ global alliance of independent, market-leading law firms provides borderless legal services to companies looking to effectively capture opportunities and solve issues anywhere in the world. Companies benefit from local knowledge, collective strength and new efficiencies when they work with Meritas law firms. The personal attention and care they experience is part of Meritas’ industry-first commitment to the utmost in quality of service and putting client priorities above all else. Founded in 1990, Meritas has member firms in more than 240 markets worldwide with nearly 8,500 dedicated, collaborative lawyers. To locate a Meritas resource for a specific need or in a certain market, visit Meritas.org.