As a market leader in premises liability litigation, with decades of experience, Estrella LLC is known for defending market leading clients including some of the largest retailers on the island and in the world.
Through our representation of these companies, we have been exposed to the full spectrum of premises liability litigation. As a result, we have developed an expertise in successfully handling these cases. As a firm, we boast an excellent track record in defending tort cases against business owners for criminal activity in their premises, as well as slip, trip and fall, falling object and false arrest cases in both state and federal court.
Moreover, since our clients have presence in all regions of the Island, we are one of the few firms that provides services Island-wide. Hence, our attorneys regularly appear before judges in all judicial regions, thus preventing the need of hiring local counsel for the defense of these cases. We also represent clients in federal court where we have successfully obtained defense verdicts in jury trials in premises liability cases despite the challenges of litigating in a pro-plaintiff jurisdiction.
Our expertise has been recognized by the courts as we acted as defense counsel in some of the leading cases that resulted in legal precedent by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico in areas such as prescription of tort actions, the extent of Plaintiff’s burden of proof and case in chief in a premises liability case, as well as the apportionment of comparative negligence in trip and fall accidents involving stationary fixtures.
Our successful defense of these cases is not only based on the caliber of our attorneys but is also the result of partnering with our clients in devising cost-effective, long-term solutions in dealing with tort litigation.
Estrella, LLC has the largest judgment database and case assessment program in Puerto Rico. These resources give our attorneys important insight into the legal procedure on the Island. They also provide concrete information to guide clients confidently in making legal decisions that will benefit them the most.