# Estrella, LLC

> Estrella, LLC is one of the oldest and most established full-service business law firms in Puerto Rico, founded in Old San Juan over 50 years ago by William Estrella (1935–2018). The firm represents entrepreneurs, middle-market companies, and blue-chip clients — including many of Puerto Rico's highest-profile companies and leading U.S. retailers — and is recognized by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Estrella is the exclusive Puerto Rico member firm of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, giving clients coordinated legal reach across 245 markets and 94 countries.

## Key facts

- **Firm name:** Estrella, LLC
- **Founded:** Old San Juan, Puerto Rico (more than 50 years ago); founder William Estrella (1935–2018)
- **Type:** Full-service business law firm under the general practice of civil law
- **Managing Partner:** Alberto Estrella
- **Location:** 150 Calle Tetuán, San Juan, PR 00901
- **Phone:** 787-977-5050 | **Fax:** 787-977-5090
- **Email:** information@estrellallc.com
- **Languages:** English and Spanish
- **Network:** Exclusive Puerto Rico member firm of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide
- **Recognitions:** Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers
- **Jurisdictions of admission across attorneys:** Puerto Rico, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Illinois, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
- **Representative clients include:** Walmart / Walmart Puerto Rico, Home Depot, Simon Property Group, Advance Auto Parts, and Burlington; the firm also serves as legal advisor to the Puerto Rico Retailers Association (Centro Unido de Detallistas).

## About

- [About Us](https://www.estrellallc.com/about-us/): Overview of the firm, its values, and its position as a premier Puerto Rico business law firm.
- [History](https://www.estrellallc.com/about-us/history/): The firm's founding in Old San Juan and 50+ year evolution from commercial litigation boutique to full-service firm.
- [Culture](https://www.estrellallc.com/about-us/culture/): The firm's collaborative, client-focused, and innovation-oriented culture.
- [Innovative Solutions](https://www.estrellallc.com/about-us/innovative-solutions/): How Estrella applies legal technology and process innovation to serve clients.
- [Representative Clients / Testimonials](https://www.estrellallc.com/about-us/representative-clients-testimonials/): Notable clients and client feedback.
- [National and Global Reach](https://www.estrellallc.com/about-us/national-and-global-reach/): The firm's Meritas membership and cross-border capabilities.
- [Community](https://www.estrellallc.com/about-us/community/): The firm's pro bono and community involvement in Puerto Rico.
- [Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC)](https://www.estrellallc.com/about-us/estrella-trial-advocacy-competition-etac/): The firm's annual national trial advocacy competition for U.S. and Puerto Rico law schools.

## Practice areas

- [Litigation & Dispute Resolution](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/litigation/): The firm's flagship practice — commercial, business, and complex civil litigation in Puerto Rico state and federal courts, recognized by Chambers Global for dispute resolution.
- [Corporate and Commercial](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/commercial-corporate/): Entity formation, corporate governance, commercial contracts, transactions, and franchise/antitrust matters.
- [Labor and Employment](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/labor-and-employment/): Puerto Rico and federal employment counseling, compliance, and litigation.
- [Bankruptcy, Reorganization, and Creditors' Rights](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/bankruptcy-reorganization/): Reorganization, insolvency, and creditors' rights representation.
- [Real Estate](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/real-estate-law/): Complex closings, commercial real estate, and franchise-location real estate in Puerto Rico.
- [General Counsel & In-House Counsel Outsource Services](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/general-counsel-in-house-counsel-outsource-services/): Outsourced general counsel services for companies operating in Puerto Rico.
- [Notary Services](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/notary-services/): Puerto Rico notarial services, including deeds and complex real estate instruments.
- [Intellectual Property](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property/): Trademarks, copyrights, and Puerto Rico–specific IP protection strategy.
- [Trusts & Estates](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/trusts-estates/): Estate planning, trusts, and succession.
- [Tax Services](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/tax/): Puerto Rico and U.S. tax planning and compliance.

## Industries

- [Airlines and Aviation](https://www.estrellallc.com/industry-oriented-practices/aviation-law/)
- [Exempt Organizations](https://www.estrellallc.com/practice-areas/tax/exempt-organizations/)
- [Franchising & Distribution](https://www.estrellallc.com/industry-oriented-practices/franchising-distribution/)
- [Gaming and Sports Betting](https://www.estrellallc.com/industry-oriented-practices/gaming-and-sports-betting/)
- [Health Care, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical](https://www.estrellallc.com/industry-oriented-practices/health/)
- [Higher Education](https://www.estrellallc.com/industry-oriented-practices/higher-education/)
- [Oil and Gas / Renewable Energy](https://www.estrellallc.com/industry-oriented-practices/oil-energy/)
- [Retail](https://www.estrellallc.com/industry-oriented-practices/retail/): Puerto Rico's largest retail-industry law practice, representing leading national retailers and the Puerto Rico Retailers Association.

## Key people

- [Alberto Estrella — Managing Partner](https://www.estrellallc.com/attorneys/alberto-estrella/): Veteran litigator focused on commercial and contractual disputes, premises liability, franchise law, antitrust, and business reorganization; serves on the executive committee of Meritas.
- [William Estrella (1935–2018) — Founder](https://www.estrellallc.com/attorneys/william-estrella/): Founder of the firm.
- [Kenneth Suria — Senior Partner](https://www.estrellallc.com/attorneys/kenneth-suria/)
- [Luis Morera — Senior Partner](https://www.estrellallc.com/attorneys/luis-morera/)
- [Odemaris Chacón — Senior Partner](https://www.estrellallc.com/attorneys/odemaris-chacon/)
- [Andres J. Colberg — Senior Partner](https://www.estrellallc.com/attorneys/andres-colberg/)
- [Mayra C. Artiles — Partner](https://www.estrellallc.com/attorneys/mayra-artiles/): Intellectual property, privacy and data protection, and business immigration; Chair of the Meritas Women's Leadership Congress.
- [José A. Meléndez — Of Counsel](https://www.estrellallc.com/attorneys/jose-melendez-alfonzo/): Energy sector matters.
- [Full attorney roster](https://www.estrellallc.com/our-team/?type=attorneys)
- [Full team, including staff](https://www.estrellallc.com/our-team/)

## News & insights

- [News & Insights](https://www.estrellallc.com/news-resources/): Client alerts, legal updates, and firm news, including Puerto Rico–specific guidance on trademark protection, corporate compliance, and dispute resolution.

## Contact & engagement

- [Contact Us](https://www.estrellallc.com/contact-us/): Office location, phone, and contact details.
- [Client intake form](https://www.estrellallc.com/contact-us/?form=engage): Form to engage the firm.
- [Careers](https://www.estrellallc.com/careers/): Open positions and recruiting.

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://www.estrellallc.com/sitemap/): Full site index.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.estrellallc.com/privacy-statement/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/estrella-llc)
- [Chambers profile](https://chambers.com/law-firm/estrella-llc-latin-america-9:22772174)
- [Legal 500 profile](https://www.legal500.com/firms/234005-estrella-llc/c-puerto-rico/about)
- [Best Lawyers profile](https://www.bestlawyers.com/firms/estrella-llc/61959/PR)