Fleming LLC
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Fleming LLC – Law Offices is a Puerto Rico–based law firm representing corporations, privately held businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm advises clients on corporate structure, governance, commercial contracts, and business transactions, including distribution and dealer relationships (Puerto Rico Laws 75 and 21), licensing, franchising (franchise system development, franchise agreements, and FTC Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)), petroleum marketing and franchise matters under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA), and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for small businesses through asset, stock, and membership interest transactions. The practice also represents employers in labor and employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and reasonable accommodation claims, as well as commercial disputes in arbitration, administrative proceedings, and Puerto Rico and federal courts.
About Fleming LLC
Founded in 2000
4 people in their team
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Case results
De la Garza Blizzard v Sociedad Española de Auxilio Mutuo, 976 F 2d 724 (1 Cir 1992)
Employment & Labor
Read moreRepresented 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)
Commercial Litigation
Read moreSuccessfully 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
Lawsuits & Disputes
Read moreSuccessfully 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
Employment & Labor
Read moreSuccessfully 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.
Employment & Labor
Read moreSuccessfully 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
Employment & Labor
Read moreSecured 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
Lawsuits & Disputes
Read moreSuccessfully 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
Personal Injury
Read moreMultimillion dollar award for collision and automobile accident in highway.
Sena v. ASSMCA et al, No. 3:2026cv01042 (D.P.R. 2026)
Civil Rights
Read moreSuccessfully 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
Corporate Governance
Read moreAdvised 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
Franchising
Read moreServed 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
Franchising
Read moreAdvised 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
Merger & Acquisition
Read moreRepresented 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
Corporate Governance
Read moreAdvised 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
Labor Law
Read moreRepresented 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.