Strategic Legal & Business
Counsel in Puerto Rico
and Washington D.C.

Expert guidance to navigate complex legal
landscapes and drive success
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Proven Impact
Client Success Stories
More than 10 million secured for clients under WIOA
Assisted Fortune 100 company enter the Puerto Rico market seamlessly in 2025
Guided a technology startup through a $100M funding round and market expansion strategy

$5B+

in transactions facilitated across multiple industries

200+

corporate clients advised on legal and business strategy

95%

client retention rate, showcasing long-term trust and partnership

50+

international expansions successfully guided

30+

years of combined legal and consulting expertise

98%

success rate in regulatory and compliance resolutions
CONSULTING

Strategic Consulting Services
by MZ Consulting

MZ Consulting, the consulting arm of MZLS, provides strategic advisory and business solutions grounded in deep legal insight. We offer a unique perspective, combining consulting expertise with the analytical rigor of legal professionals to help your business navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth in Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.
insights & NEWS
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Ley 47-2017: Protecciones al Paciente en Puerto Rico y Responsabilidad de las Aseguradoras
General
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Jun 7, 2025
Historic Shift: Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court Explicitly Adopts Loper Bright, Ending Judicial Deference to Agencies’ Legal Conclusions
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Jun 1, 2025
Former Deputy Solicitor General, Mabel Sotomayor Hernández, Joins MZLS Attorneys at Law, to Strengthen Appellate and Public Law Practice
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May 20, 2025
Analyzing the Legal and Compliance Implications of President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on Trucking English Proficiency and FMCSA Enforcement
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Apr 28, 2025
Our Consulting Services
Strategic Advisory
& Policy
Public Policy Issues & Advisory: Providing strategic guidance on policy developments and their potential impact on your business operations and strategy.
Government Affairs & Strategic Advocacy: Offering advisory services to help you navigate government relations, understand legislative processes, and effectively advocate your position.
Risk Management & Compliance Strategy: Developing comprehensive strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate business, operational, and regulatory risks proactively.
Doing business in
Puerto Rico
Business Operations Advice & Consulting: Strategic insights and practical recommendations to optimize your business processes, improve efficiency, and enhance operational performance.
Market Entry: Advising businesses on strategies and steps for successfully entering new markets, considering legal, regulatory, and operational factors.
Business to Business Relations: Consulting on building and managing effective relationships with other businesses, including partnership strategies and negotiations.
WIOA
Consulting: Providing strategic advice and guidance on understanding and leveraging WIOA programs for workforce development initiatives.
Application Support: Assisting with the process of preparing and submitting applications for WIOA funding and program participation.
Training Program Advisory: Advising on the development and implementation of training programs that align with WIOA requirements and objectives.
Program Administration Support: Offering consulting and support for the effective administration and compliance of WIOA-funded programs.
Compliance & Integrated Business Support
Compliance Consulting: Providing strategic advice and guidance on meeting regulatory requirements and implementing best practices across various areas of your business operations.
Contract Management Consulting: Consulting on the lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and drafting to ongoing management and compliance, to optimize performance and mitigate risk.
Private Equity
PEF Funding Advisory: Providing advisory services on private equity funding, including strategies for accessing capital with incentivized Puerto Rico Equity Fund Stratagem Capital and navigating investment structures in the local market.
Employment & 

Workforce Compliance
We assist in drafting employment agreements, labor policies, and dispute resolution strategies
OUR TEAM
Anthony O. Maceira
President, Managing Member
Simón Carlo Valentín, Esq. CPA.
WIOA and Financial SME
OUr PARTNERS