Our Legal Team

Julián R. Rivera-Aspinall • Partner

Mr. Rivera-Aspinall is the partner in charge of the personal injury and the commercial litigation practice team. For more than 20 years he has represented exclusively the injured and their families (plaintiffs) in both the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico State Courts. Mr. Rivera-Aspinall has ample experience in commercial and arbitration matters, representing USA, International and local companies and law firms in both Federal and State Courts. Mr. Rivera Aspinall frequently serves as Puerto Rico local counsel for many top USA and International law firms.

Practice Areas
  • Personal Injury
  • Commercial
  • Real Estate
  • Litigation
  • Franchise
  • Distribution Law
Admitted
  • 1992, Puerto Rico
  • 1993, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Biography & Work Experience
  • Commissioned Officer, U.S. Army 1982- 1988 (Captain)
  • 1991-1996 Otero Suro & Otero Suro Law Firm, San Juan, P.R. (Litigation, Commercial, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Franchise and Distribution Law)
  • 1996-1997, Jimenez, Graffam & Lausell Law Firm (Litigation, Commercial, Real Estate & Admiralty)
Member
  • Puerto Rico, Federal and American Bar Associations
  • The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • High Point College (High Point University), N.C., (B.A., 1982)
  • Inter-American University of Puerto Rico (J.D., 1991)

Carlos R. Garriga Blanco • Partner

Mr. Garriga is the partner in charge of the Real Estate practice. Mr. Garriga has been involved in over 6,000 real estate closings as part of his legal practice, representing buyers, sellers, and real estate brokers and companies in both residential and commercial transactions. He frequently represents mortgage companies in real estate closings and transactions. He is also a Notary Public.

Practice Areas
  • Personal Injury
  • Commercial
  • Banking Law
  • Corporate
Admitted
  • 1993, Puerto Rico
  • 1995, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico
Biography & Work Experience
  • 1992-1993, Law Clerk to Hon. Judge Elpidio Batista, San Juan Superior Court (Litigation)
  • 1993-1998, Staff Attorney and Counsel, Oriental Bank, Puerto Rico (Commercial Practice, Banking Law, Real Estate and Corporate)
Member
  • Puerto Rico, Federal and American Bar Associations
  • Asociación de Notarios
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • University of Puerto Rico, (B.S., 1989)
  • Inter-American University of Puerto Rico (J.D., 1992)

Arnaldo Fernandini Sánchez • Partner

Mr. Fernandini is a member of the personal injury and commercial litigation practice team. He has ample experience in State Court and Administrative law proceedings. He has represented individual clients, business entities and government agencies in litigation and administrative matters.

Practice Areas
  • Personal Injury
  • Commercial
  • Real Estate
  • Litigation
  • Consumer Law
Admitted
  • 1992, Puerto Rico
  • 1995, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico
  • US Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Biography & Work Experience
  • 1992-1993 Department of Consumer Affairs, San Juan, P.R. (Litigation)
  • 1993-1996 Woods & Woods Law Firm (Commercial and General Civil litigation to include personal injury)
  • 1997-1998 Solo practitioner (Civil and Commercial Litigation and Real Estate)
Member
  • Puerto Rico, Federal and American Bar Associations
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • University of Puerto Rico (B.A., 1988)
  • Inter-American University of Puerto Rico (J.D., 1991)

Eduardo R. Jenks Carballeira • Of Counsel

Eduardo R. Jenks Carballeira provides all types of co-counsel legal services on behalf of the firm, mainly in the area of civil litigation and trial appearance. Mr. Jenks has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor degree from the Inter American University. Mr. Jenks has ample experience in general and commercial litigation, professional malpractice (errors and omissions claims), labor disputes, contracts, corporate, real estate, collection of monies, casualty, personal injury, product liability and franchise & distribution law.

Practice Areas
  • Professional Liability
  • General & Commercial Liability Defense Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Casualty Insurance and Insurance Coverage Disputes
  • Real Estate Law
  • Franchise and Distribution
  • Contracts
  • Civil Litigation
  • Notarial Practice
Admitted
  • Puerto Rico Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico
Biography & Work Experience
  • Vilella-Janeiro & Jenks - Managing Partner (2011 to 2013)
  • Vilella-Janeiro & Catal,PSC - Senior Associate (2006- 2011)
  • Rivera-Aspinall, Garriga & Fernandini, P.S.C. - Associate (2004-2006)
  • Cancio, Covas & Santiago, LLP - Law Clerk (2003-2004)
  • Mena & Torres - Law Clerk (2002-2003)
  • Richmar, Inc. - Assistant Administrator (2000-2003)
Member
  • Puerto Rico Bar Associations
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Economics)
  • Inter-American University, San Juan, PR (Juris Doctor)

Mariano S. Nageraurriola • Of Counsel

Mr. Nageraurriola concentrates his practice in Real Estate, inheritance, and personal injury matters.

Practice Areas
  • Real Estate
  • Civil and Law Litigation
  • Appelate Practice
  • Notary Law
Admitted
  • 2002, Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
Biography & Work Experience
  • Emmanuelli, CSP, Law Offices, Civil and Criminal litigation, Notary Law
  • Franco, Quiles, Mariani & Godines, Notary Law and Civil, Notary Law
  • Godines Law Offices, PSC, Notary Law, Civil Litigation
Member
  • American Bar Association
  • Theta Phi Law Fraternity Internacional
  • Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico
  • US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • University of The Sacred Heard (B.A., 1990)
  • Pontificial Catholic University of Puerto Rico (J.D.Summa Cum Laude, 2001)