Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Puerto Rico
Band 2
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+1 787 777 8888About
Provided by Reichard & Escalera LLC
Founded in 1983, R&E’s Litigation Group has earned Chamber & Partners repeated recognition as a Leading Litigation Firm. Our practice focuses on commercial and complex litigation in areas ranging from contract disputes to constitutional and civil rights. Practice areas include derivate lawsuits, antitrust, unfair business practices, insurance, medical malpractice, products liability, civil RICO Act, regulated markets, media and advertising, environmental, bankruptcy, public debt, as well as specialized litigation under the Puerto Rico Dealer’s Act and the Sales Representative’s Act.
Our service philosophy is guided by the values of excellence, commitment, discipline, integrity, adaptability and transparency. Our practice philosophy is to innovate and provide solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Our attorneys practice before all Puerto Rico courts and the U.S. District Court for Puerto Rico, as well as before administrative and arbitral forums. Our appellate practice includes the local Court of Appeals, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Our Litigation Practice Group handled one of the biggest regulated market cases in the First Circuit, defended a major pharmaceutical company in opioid litigation, has defended several companies in antitrust class actions in multidistrict litigation, and successfully represented the two largest public debt creditors in the Puerto Rico government bankruptcy.
Chambers Review
Reichard & Escalera is a dynamic firm with a consolidated dispute resolution department. The team is well placed to handle commercial litigation proceedings, including franchise and distribution claims, class action and sales representation disputes. The department also offers an established track record acting on constitutional and administrative litigation cases, as well as disputes arising from debt restructuring. The firm's clientele hails from various industries such as food and beverages, financial services and energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Reichard & Escalera's team have extensive experience and deep knowledge of litigation proceedings, which enable them to manage complex and sophisticated matters."
"Reichard & Escalera's team have extensive experience and deep knowledge of litigation proceedings, which enable them to manage complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Rafael Escalera chairs Reichard & Escalera's litigation department and is a stellar practitioner who continues to draw solid recognition from market observers for his participation in litigation matters.
"Rafael Escalera is a strong and well-known lawyer who attracts lots of clients."
"Rafael Escalera is a great litigation attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Reichard & Escalera LLC
Puerto Rico
Members
Provided by Reichard & Escalera LLC
Carlos R. Rivera-Ortiz
Christopher Dávila
Crystal Acevedo
Jorge E. Colberg
Joshua Rodríguez
José Feliciano-Boada
Head of Department
Sylmarie Arizmendi
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Reichard & Escalera LLC
Allied Universal Security Services
BBDO
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Becton Dickinson
Cofina Bondholders ad hoc group
Endress & Hauser
First Bank Puerto Rico
General Mills
Interlink Construction Group
Kawasaki
Legitimate Constitutional Debt Coalition
Lexmark
Liberty Mutual
Mammoth Energy Services
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals LLC
Puerto Rico Telephone Company
Suiza Dairy Corp.
Titín Foundation
UBS Financial Services
United Rentals
Industries
Provided by Reichard & Escalera LLC
Banking
Construction & Hospitality
Distributors
Hedge Funds
Insurance
Manufacturers
Non-profit
Pharmaceuticals
Publishing & Media