PRACTICE AREAS

CIVIL & COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Feldstein, Soto-Acabá LLC is a full-service law firm that provides various legal services in civil and commercial litigation. The firm has specialized practice groups in insurance litigation, labor and preventive practices, manufacturing, antitrust and trade regulation matters, distribution law, corporate internal investigations, appellate and constitutional litigation, and more.

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FSA's Litigation Practice Group is committed to delivering excellent legal services to clients and constantly innovating to achieve favorable and lasting outcomes in critical disputes. The team handles complex cases from beginning to end, including matters related to contract disputes, labor and employment issues, antitrust actions, insurance disputes, and medical malpractice. They also specialize in cases under the Puerto Rico Dealer's Act and the Puerto Rico Sales Representative's Act while providing preventive counseling in these and other areas. The Litigation Practice Group has handled cases before all Commonwealth courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, including high-profile regulated market cases. They have also handled U.S. Supreme Court and multidistrict litigation cases in several federal courts outside Puerto Rico. With a core values system of excellence, commitment, discipline, integrity, adaptability, and transparency, the Litigation Practice Group strives to provide clients with top-notch legal services.

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The firm's Insurance Litigation Group has established relationships with insurers and insurer counsel and advises clients on insurance issues, acquisitions, commercial contracts, and standard and specialty policy placement. The group has handled claims across every insurance and reinsurance business line, from straightforward claims to the most significant and complex losses.

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The labor and preventive practices group advises and counsels management on employment contracts, employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation, privacy rights, defamation, and statutory protections against wrongful discharges. The group also has experience representing employers in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and unfair labor practice procedures before the Puerto Rico Labor Relations Board.

The manufacturing practice offers counsel on labor and employment matters, regulatory compliance, consumer protection law issues, permitting, environmental, warranties, distribution, product liability, and contractual matters.

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The firm's appellate and constitutional litigation services are provided by the Appellate and Constitutional Law Practice Group, which has experience in complex appellate litigation and provides services related to constitutional and policy issues. The group manages complex litigation, advises on possible constitutional challenges to statutes and regulations, and analyzes proposed legislation and regulations from legal and policy perspectives.

FSA is committed to providing its clients with high-quality legal services. Its attorneys have a proven track record of success representing clients in various industries, including technology and medical devices.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

FSA's comprehensive Legal and Regulatory Affairs practice represents private and governmental clients in all administrative and legislative actions taken by Puerto Rico's government. The firm's legislative affairs team has extensive experience evaluating and monitoring bills and resolutions, submitting comments and proposed amendments to legislation, and assisting clients in legislative investigations and testimony before the Puerto Rico Legislature.

The administrative affairs team advises and represents clients before government agencies and in administrative procedures and investigations conducted by various Puerto Rico government agencies and federal agencies. The Bids & Government Procurement team is experienced in negotiating, interpreting, and performing contracts with government entities, preparing bids and proposals, administering awarded contracts, defending government contractors against government claims, and litigating bid protests and claims.

Additionally, the team is knowledgeable in responding to proposal/qualifications requests, formulating related to bids and contract award protests, and advising clients in all cases related to state, federal, or local government procurement laws.

The Securities and Financial Regulations team handles arbitration claims before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. It provides legal guidance on financial matters, including Money Transmitting Businesses, Factoring, and other Bank Secrecy Act and FinCEN regulations. Feldstein, Soto-Acabá LLC's regulatory enforcement and compliance proceedings team works with clients to resolve issues related to regulatory enforcement actions brought by various Puerto Rico regulators and federal agencies, including the SEC, BSA, and EPA.

The firm's attorneys have extensive experience and a proven track record in these areas, providing clients with the support and effective counsel they need to minimize regulatory and other compliance burdens.