Aura Colón Solá, President of the Board of Directors
Meet their legal luminaries. The firm’s journey began with Rubén Colón-Morales, a visionary attorney whose academic accolades—a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School—formed the foundation of his practical expertise. As Legal Corp expanded, it attracted other committed employment law experts, including Roberto R. Padial Pérez, Rubén J. Lucena Quiles, and Aura L. Colón Solá, who collectively bring over fifty years of experience to the firm.
Litigation expenses can significantly encumber a company. Mediation offers a far more balanced and cost-efficient alternative for resolving human resource issues and managing employee relations
Founder Colón-Morales explains why. “Litigation expenses can significantly encumber a company,” he says. “Mediation offers a far more balanced and cost-efficient alternative for resolving human resource issues and managing employee relations.”
By emphasizing the importance of consulting before taking adverse actions against employees, Legal Corp takes a proactive approach to prevent most litigation that typically arises from employment disputes.
“One of our core approaches is maintaining a close relationship with our client’s management personnel. We take the time to educate on applicable law, how it affects their operations and how to adopt a conservative approach to mitigate risks in employee management. To achieve this, we provide seminars, draft policies and publications that keep our clients updated with the latest legal developments,” says Aura Colón Solá, president of the board of directors.
Fostering open communication and promoting fairness assists most of its clients in reaching agreements that benefit both parties, thus avoiding prolonged litigation in the first place.
Beyond such excellent mediation and arbitration strategies, the law firm excels in advising companies on labor law matters, including formulating policies, regulations and employee handbooks that comply with Puerto Rican legislation. The firm’s practice areas also encompass contract law, property and housing law, and commercial and general civil litigation, underscoring its comprehensive legal proficiency in addressing the multifaceted needs of both public and private corporations.
When a client approaches Legal Corp with an employment controversy, the first step is to gather all pertinent facts and documents to thoroughly evaluate the situation. Depending on the severity of the matter, the client’s administrative and human resources personnel are often coached to handle the issue and implement measures to prevent future claims. Early and continuous guidance helps establish a robust position if an employee presents a claim and improves the chances of success in litigation.
“Reminding our clients how to apply or how not to apply a law is a significant part of our daily tasks,” says Rubén J. Lucena Quiles, secretary of the board of directors. “If a legal issue does arise, we then shift to our litigation procedures to manage the case, and ensure all necessary steps are taken to build a strong defense.”
“When we handle a case, an employment litigation case, we have already taken all necessary steps to build a strong case to defend,” emphasizes Colón-Morales. “Because when we have strong cases, and when we advise our clients to proceed and to go to trial, they feel that we are in a good position. And we have had very good outcomes in the cases where we said to the client, let’s go for it, let’s see the case. Because they are confident we have prepared the case adequately,” says Colón-Morales.
Clients who choose Legal Corp continue to rely on their services due to the firm’s steadfast commitment to ethical billing practices. Legal Corp prioritizes transparency with its client relations and avoids excess billing just to increase revenue. This level of integrity is especially valued by small and medium-sized native companies, who often operate with limited budgets and face significant risks from adverse employment outcomes. Legal Corp’s honesty, dedication and client-first approach have built deep trust and enduring relationships with its clients, solidifying the power of bringing a personalized touch to its legal operations while navigating complex employment law issues.
