Overview

Our Construction and Surety Litigation practice group represents owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, sureties, insurers, financial institutions, design professionals, and other project participants in disputes arising from public and private construction projects. The group handles matters involving contract claims, payment disputes, performance issues, construction defects, delay and disruption claims, change orders, bid protests, bond claims, indemnity obligations, lien and collection actions, termination disputes, and project closeout controversies.

Our attorneys understand that construction disputes often involve complex contracts, technical project records, multiple parties, tight deadlines, and significant financial exposure. We work closely with clients to evaluate project documentation, assess risk, preserve claims and defenses, and develop litigation strategies that align with the client’s business and project objectives.

The group represents clients before Puerto Rico and federal courts, administrative forums, arbitration panels, and mediation proceedings. Our experience includes pre-litigation counseling, claim preparation and response, emergency remedies, discovery strategy, expert coordination, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, appeals, and enforcement of judgments or awards.

Practice Group Members

Raquel A. Deseda-Belaval

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Alfredo Fernández-Martínez

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Daniel Limés-Rodríguez

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