Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Puerto Rico
Band 2
About
Provided by Schuster LLC
Schuster LLC | Littler offers a combination of experience, client service, and expertise that no other firm can match in the employment law sector, such as:
• Seasoned Team of Attorneys: We have an excellent team of advisors and litigators with experience defending employers in all types of employment and traditional labor cases in Puerto Rico. With a proven track record of successful litigation, we take most pride in becoming business partners with our clients assisting them achieve business goals while managing risks and preventing litigation.
• Extensive Experience in Providing Advice and Counsel: Our team believes in preventive in counseling in order to ensure full compliance with the law and avoid litigation or, if filed, successfully defend. As a team, we recognize that each member brings to the table different experiences and expertise to better service our clients. From benefits and ERISA work to safety and other OSHA matters, we staff matters in a way that helps minimize time invested and, thus, client costs.
• Experience with Traditional Labor Work: From union avoidance training, to elections, to negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, our team has the experience to provide the full services required by our clients.
• A Client-Focused, Cost-Effective, and Efficient Team Approach: Schuster LLC | Littler's case management includes early case assessments, budgeting, constant communication, and a collaborative working style.
Chambers Review
Schuster LLC is a well-regarded firm with an established practice in the Puerto Rican labour and employment market. The department is regularly sought out by clients to advise on employment agreements, discriminatory cases related to age and gender, and unjustified dismissals. The firm serves a significant client roster encompassing predominantly international businesses active in the retail, financial and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Schuster assisted Honeywell in a case brought against them by a former employee alleging discrimination based on sex, race, national origin and disability. The case was eventually dismissed with prejudice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Schuster team consistently provides prompt responses to our questions and consulted cases. It meets its due dates and is very flexible to accommodate us for consultations."
"The Schuster team consistently provides prompt responses to our questions and consulted cases. It meets its due dates and is very flexible to accommodate us for consultations."
Notable Practitioners
Carl Schuster continues to garner market praise for his active presence in the Puerto Rican labour and employment sector.
"Carl Schuster is an excellent attorney and has very good client management skills."
Solid partner Anabel Rodriguez enters the rankings this year following market commendation for her employment practice in Puerto Rico. She is particularly well placed to advise on discrimination and wrongful termination cases.
"Anabel Rodriguez is my go-to person for anything that is complex and critical, but also to bounce ideas off for policy and operational impact."
Noteworthy partner Mariela Rexach enters the rankings this year after garnering praise from market commentators for her experience in handling employment litigation matters in Puerto Rico.
"Mariela Rexach is a seasoned lawyer with a great record of successful litigation. She is highly experienced."
Ranked Lawyers at
Schuster LLC
Puerto Rico