Fleming LLC
Fleming LLC – Law Offices es una firma de abogados con sede en Puerto Rico que representa corporaciones, empresas privadas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro. La firma asesora a sus clientes en estructura corporativa, gobierno corporativo, contratos comerciales y transacciones empresariales, incluyendo relaciones de distribución y concesión (Leyes 75 y 21 de Puerto Rico), licencias, franquicias (desarrollo de sistemas de franquicia, contratos de franquicia y preparación del Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) conforme a la reglamentación de la FTC), mercadeo y franquicias de combustibles bajo el Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA), así como en fusiones y adquisiciones (M&A) para pequeñas empresas mediante compraventas de activos, acciones y participaciones societarias. La práctica también representa a patronos en asuntos de derecho laboral y de empleo, incluyendo reclamaciones por discrimen, represalias, salarios y horas trabajadas, acomodo razonable, así como en controversias comerciales ante tribunales estatales y federales, arbitrajes y procedimientos administrativos.
Firm Information
Founded
2000
Team Size
4 people
Office
1 location
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Guaynabo
Puerto Rico
7 Calle Tabonuco Ste 105-1796 Guaynabo, PR 00968
Practice Areas
Corporativo y Comercial
Empleador
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Case Results
Successful outcomes we've achieved for our clients
De la Garza Blizzard v Sociedad Española de Auxilio Mutuo, 976 F 2d 724 (1 Cir 1992)
Empleo y trabajo
De la Garza Blizzard v Sociedad Española de Auxilio Mutuo, 976 F 2d 724 (1 Cir 1992)
Empleo y trabajo
Represented one of Puerto Rico's leading hospitals in an age discrimination action before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. The hospital prevailed on the merits, and the court awarded attorney's fees against the plaintiff. The plaintiff's subsequent appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit was unsuccessful.
Gillette PR v Caribbean Vessels, 550 F. Supp. 2d 230 (D.P.R. 2007)
Litigación Comercial
Gillette PR v Caribbean Vessels, 550 F. Supp. 2d 230 (D.P.R. 2007)
Litigación Comercial
Successfully represented Dominican Republic defendants in obtaining dismissal of all breacho of contract claims for lack of personal jurisdiction. The U.S. District Court held that the plaintiff failed to establish in personam jurisdiction over the nonresident defendants.
Emerald Isles v. Hispaniola Realty, 2008 U.S. Dist. 2008 WL 11357897
Litigios y disputas
Emerald Isles v. Hispaniola Realty, 2008 U.S. Dist. 2008 WL 11357897
Litigios y disputas
Successfully represented a Dominican Republic company in obtaining dismissal of a breach of contract action filed by a Cayman Islands plaintiff. The court dismissed the complaint and awarded attorney's fees in favor of the defendant.
Lavalle-Cervantes v. Int’ Hospitality Associates, 261 F. Supp.3d 197
Empleo y trabajo
Lavalle-Cervantes v. Int’ Hospitality Associates, 261 F. Supp.3d 197
Empleo y trabajo
Successfully defended hotel by striking the plaintiff’s jury demand in a federal ADA retaliation lawsuit.This procedural victory eliminated all exposure to compensatory and punitive damages, limiting the plaintiff's potential recovery strictly to equitable relief and keeping the final adjudication before a judge.
Jimenez-Jimenez v. International Hospitality Group, Inc. 2017 WL 5905529.
Empleo y trabajo
Jimenez-Jimenez v. International Hospitality Group, Inc. 2017 WL 5905529.
Empleo y trabajo
Successfully defense of hotel & casino against federal and local labor claims. The U.S. District Court granted our motion for summary judgment, establishing that the plaintiff's workplace-specific scent allergy did not constitute a legally recognized disability under the ADA.
Lavalle-Cervantes v. Int'l Hospitality Assocs., 261 F.Supp.3d 171
Empleo y trabajo
Lavalle-Cervantes v. Int'l Hospitality Assocs., 261 F.Supp.3d 171
Empleo y trabajo
Secured sumary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, dismissing claims of disability discrimination, hostile work environment, and failure to accommodate. The court found the plaintiff failed to meet the statutory criteria of a "qualified individual" under the ADA. Read the full case at Scholar Google.
Nater v. X-Square, 2018 WL 8140320
Litigios y disputas
Nater v. X-Square, 2018 WL 8140320
Litigios y disputas
Successfully obtained remand of a wrongful discharge, retaliation, and wage action to the Puerto Rico Court of First Instance after persuading the U.S. District Court that the claims arose exclusively under Puerto Rico law.
Leslie D Fleming v Universal Insurance KLAN201800217
Lesiones personales
Leslie D Fleming v Universal Insurance KLAN201800217
Lesiones personales
Multimillion dollar award for collision and automobile accident in highway.
Sena v. ASSMCA et al, No. 3:2026cv01042 (D.P.R. 2026)
Derechos civiles
Sena v. ASSMCA et al, No. 3:2026cv01042 (D.P.R. 2026)
Derechos civiles
Successfully obtained dismissal of all federal claims asserted against the defendants in an action seeking declaratory, compensatory, and punitive relief. The plaintiff alleged violations of due process, abuse of governmental authority, interference with marital relations, discrimination, invasion of privacy, and denial of fair employment rights.
Corporate Governance Restructuring
Gobierno corporativo
Corporate Governance Restructuring
Gobierno corporativo
Advised a multi-shareholder food manufacturing company on the design and implementation of its corporate governance structure. The representation included board composition, shareholder governance, internal agreements, and governance procedures to facilitate management and decision-making among multiple shareholders, including family heirs.
Petroleum Franchise Network Development
Franquicias
Petroleum Franchise Network Development
Franquicias
Served as principal legal counsel to one of Puerto Rico's leading fuel distributors in the development and administration of its branded retailer network. Designed the complete contractual framework and related governance documentation for more than 100 retail franchised locations and provided ongoing enforcement, compliance, and dispute resolution support for approximately eight years.
Distribution Agreement Strategy & Risk Assessment
Franquicias
Distribution Agreement Strategy & Risk Assessment
Franquicias
Advised a leading U.S.-based industrial equipment manufacturer in evaluating legal risks and strategic options arising from its Puerto Rico distribution relationship. The representation included assessing contractual rights, termination alternatives, and the legal strategy for addressing the dispute under Puerto Rico distribution laws.
Small Business Acquisition & Seller Financing
Fusiones y Adquisiciones
Small Business Acquisition & Seller Financing
Fusiones y Adquisiciones
Represented a health services practice in a series of related acquisition and ownership transactions. The representation included structuring secured seller financing for the acquisition of a health services practice and the subsequent sale of the client's ownership interest through a secured, seller-financed transaction.
Healthcare Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Gobierno corporativo
Healthcare Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Gobierno corporativo
Advised a hospice organization with more than 200 employees on corporate governance, internal compliance, and regulatory matters. The representation included governance policies, board and management processes, and legal guidance to strengthen organizational compliance and operational oversight.
Labor Relations & Union Decertification
Derecho Laboral
Labor Relations & Union Decertification
Derecho Laboral
Represented a large trucking company in connection with a union decertification effort. The representation included legal strategy, management guidance, and support throughout the decertification process under applicable labor laws.