Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, PSC is one of the most prestigious full-service firms in Puerto Rico. For over 25 years, it has focused its practice on insurance defense and coverage disputes, advocating on behalf of insurers, a wide variety of insureds and other industry players.

Its attorneys advise and defend clients on all manner of issues regarding financial and professional lines insurance, marine risks, property and casualty policies, surety, bonds, and reinsurance. In doing so, SCVR represents clients in both state and federal court, before Puerto Rico’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, other regulatory agencies, and in arbitration, appraisal and mediation proceedings.

More recently, following the destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and María in the Island, insurers sought assistance from the Firm on issues pertaining to policy interpretation, negotiations with public adjusters and insureds, defending insurers from multimillion dollar fines imposed by the Commissioner of Insurance and ultimately, litigation of grossly exaggerated and allegedly fraudulent claims. The Firm handled mainly large losses, comprised of high-rise buildings, commercial/industrial accounts and government (municipal and state) claims. At the height of the claims deluge, the Firm was entrusted with counseling and litigation work representing more than $3.5 billion in losses.

By successfully handling complicated matters in a cost-effective manner, SCVR has cemented itself as the top insurance law firm in Puerto Rico. Its attorneys take pride in providing exemplary service and vigorous advocacy by paying close attention to clients’ needs and identifying creative solutions to protect their interests.