1. LUIS A. RIOS-RODRIGUEZ
Urb. Milaville, 70 Jaguas Street • San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926-5114
787.941.8526 • liclrios@caribe.net
BILINGUAL ATTORNEY & ADVISOR
Highly accomplished attorney with more than 20 years of experience practicing law across various sectors for
corporate, private, and commercial clients; able to leverage extensive expertise in diverse practice areas to provide
deep insight and recommendations regarding core legal decisions, risk prevention, and case management. Proven
history of consulting with businesses on commercial law and business matters, including contracts and negotiation.
Demonstrated history of overseeing the full lifecycle for a number of successful trials, including cases of private
citizens against large corporations. Particularly knowledgeable in real estate law, with more than 10 years of
experience in transaction management, deed and contract review, and foreclosures. Fluent in English & Spanish.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Commercial Law • Civil Law • Real Estate Law • Business & Commercial Contracts • Negotiation
Litigation • Housing Law • Administrative Law • Consumer Protection • Family & Childcare Law
Client Intakes • Witness & Client Interviews • Claims Management • Plaintiff & Defendant Depositions
Case Management • Risk Assessment • Strategic Planning • Mediation • Nonprofits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RIOS LAW FIRM, San Juan, Puerto Rico • 1996-Present
Privately owned law firm offering a wide range of services, including supporting clients in litigation.
Attorney at Law
Built a highly successful law firm from the ground up, with 20 years of success as a partner to key corporate,
government, and private clientele, including leading financial institutions. Provide corporate and private consultation on
administrative, civil, and criminal law in roles ranging from advisory to litigator. Oversee all aspects of case
management, from initial intakes and interviews through risk assessment, strategy, research, investigation, and all trial
matters. File motions for favorable decisions. Consult with businesses to provide insight on commercial lending
agreements, vendor agreements, commercial property leases, and contracts. Currently manage all aspects of
business operations, administration, client relations, and stakeholder engagement. Draft motions, letters, and
documents. Conduct legal research to uncover information relevant to current cases, including identifying precedents
and supporting decisions.
Selected Achievements:
• Successfully litigated a winning case for a handicapped client against major mega-corporation Domino’s Pizza.
• Led winning litigation in a number of cases against large-scale organizations such as Walgreens and insurance
companies.
• Leveraged deep expertise and more than 10 years of experience in real estate to represent financial institutions in
FHA and conventional mortgage closing; also represented public housing programs and private institutions.
• Supported government agencies in recovering housing programs by overseeing administrative and judicial
proceedings encompassing non-compliance of key projects.
• Selected to lead litigation in key administrative forums.
VILLA ANANDELLE CORP., Bayamón, Puerto Rico • 1996-2006
Government contracted mental health services institution and shelter.
Director
As co-founder, helmed establishment and top-level strategic management over 3 state-funded private behavioral and
mental health facilities. Oversaw service delivery for a wide range of treatment and care in support of adolescent
patients under the purview of the Department of Family and the Administration of Mental Health & Substance Abuse
(ASSMCA). Managed government contracts and administration.
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VILLA ANANDELLE CORP, continued:
Provided insight, leadership, and direction over all legal issues pertaining to the institution. Administered, tracked, and
allocated budgets. Supervised, trained, and mentored a team of 50 cross-functional personnel.
Selected Achievements:
• Ensured revenue growth and sustainability for facilities ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 in revenue each.
• Enforced compliance with standards and regulations for the care of over 200 residents, including all matters
pertaining to their care, treatment, custody, housing, and security.
• Aligned workforce operations and standards with stringent policies, protocols, and regulations for resident care.
Earlier roles include Legal Advisor for the Department of Housing & Urban Development with the San Juan Municipal
Government. Details on request.
FORMAL EDUCATION
• Juris Doctor
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Law School – San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Bachelor of Business Administration
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico – San Juan, Puerto Rico
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Puerto Rico Bar Association
• State Bar of Puerto Rico
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Fluent in English & Spanish
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