OUR TEAM

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

MZLS delivers decisive litigation and dispute resolution services to protect your rights, resolve conflicts, and safeguard your business interests. Our team represents clients in commercial, civil, administrative, and federal litigation—as well as in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution forums across Puerto Rico and the United States.
CONSULTING

Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Strategic Legal Advocacy in Puerto Rico and Beyond

Facing legal disputes is a challenging reality for businesses and individuals. When conflicts arise, you need more than just a lawyer — you need a strategic advocate with the experience and insight to navigate complex legal battles and achieve favorable resolutions.

Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice at MZLS is dedicated to guiding clients through all phases of the dispute process, from negotiation and mediation to aggressive representation in court and on appeal. We understand that effective dispute resolution requires a tailored approach, whether through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.

Our team brings together a powerful combination of courtroom experience and deep understanding of the legal principles that govern disputes across various areas, including commercial, civil, and administrative litigation. We leverage the collective real-world experience of attorneys who have handled complex cases, negotiated challenging settlements, and navigated the intricacies of both trial and appellate courts. This includes unparalleled insight from individuals who have shaped jurisprudence from the bench of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court and defended governmental determinations before appellate bodies.

We are particularly focused on providing exceptional appellate advocacy and comprehensive counsel for a wide range of civil claims. We are prepared to represent your interests in state and federal courts in Puerto Rico and, where applicable, in the federal system. Our focus is on developing a clear strategy aligned with your objectives — whether that means pursuing aggressive litigation to protect your rights, seeking efficient resolution through alternative dispute resolution (ADR), or expertly handling the critical stages of the appellate process.

Core Practice Areas
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Our Impact
Notable Client Achievements

Successfully defended a government contractor in federal court against a multimillion-dollar breach of contract claim

Secured reversal of a trial court decision in a landmark appellate ruling involving due process rights under Puerto Rico law

Represented a real estate firm in arbitration involving commercial lease disputes, achieving favorable resolution without trial

Defended a corporate client in consumer litigation brought by DACO, resulting in dismissal of all claims

Guided a nonprofit through administrative litigation involving the denial of a government grant, winning reinstatement on appeal

CONSULT

Partner with MZLS

Your business deserves a legal partner that drives success. At MZLS, we go beyond legal counsel—we provide strategic insights and solutions that fuel your growth. Let’s build your future together