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Juan Carlos Santos, Business Attorney in the United States

Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Health Care, and Litigation

Practicing business since 2011.

15+
Years practicing
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Juan Carlos Santos is an associate based in San Juan, PR. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Litigation. Juan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cancio Covas & Santiago, LLP.

Based in
San Juan, PR
Experience
over 15 years
Known for
Business · Health Care · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Health Care, and Litigation matters from San Juan, PR.
  • Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Juan Carlos Santos: Juan Carlos Santos is an associate based in San Juan, PR. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Litigation. Juan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cancio Covas & Santiago, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Juan takes on

Juan concentrates on business, health care, litigation, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Juan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases nationwide

Juan takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases nationwide

Juan takes health care matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases nationwide

Juan takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases nationwide

Juan takes real estate matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Juan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Juan Carlos Santos — business lawyer in the U.S.

Juan Carlos Santos is an associate based in San Juan, PR. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Litigation. Juan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cancio Covas & Santiago, LLP.

Juan Carlos Santos is a lawyer practicing health care, commercial litigation, corporate finance and 2 other areas of law. Juan received a degree from Villanova University in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years. Juan practices at Cancio Covas & Santiago, LLP in San Juan, PR.

Juan's approach to business cases

Juan Carlos Santos is a lawyer practicing health care, commercial litigation, corporate finance and 2 other areas of law. Juan received a degree from Villanova University in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years. Juan practices at Cancio Covas & Santiago, LLP in San Juan, PR.

The kind of cases Juan takes

Juan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, health care, and litigation matters in the United States.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Law

    J.D. · 2010

  • Villanova University

    P.S.C. · 2006

Jurisdictions

Juan's state bar admissions

  • Florida

    2016 · ACTIVE

  • Puerto Rico

    2011 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2011 · ACTIVE

Juan studied at J.D. in Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Law and P.S.C. in Villanova University.

Law school and academic background

Juan completed J.D. in Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Law and P.S.C. in Villanova University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Juan runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Juan Carlos Santos's office in San Juan

Juan's primary office is at Suite A-267, MCS Plaza, 255 Ponce de León Avenue, San Juan, PR, 00917-1900. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Cancio Covas & Santiago, LLP

Suite A-267, MCS Plaza, 255 Ponce de León Avenue

San Juan, PR 00917-1900

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Hiring guide

How to hire Juan Carlos Santos — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Juan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Juan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Juan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Juan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Juan

Juan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Juan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Juan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Juan Carlos Santos

  • How much does it cost to hire Juan for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Juan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Juan offer a free consultation?

    Juan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Juan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Juan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in this state typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Juan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Juan take my case if I'm outside the area?

    Juan evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Juan's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Juan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Juan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Juan accepting new business clients right now?

    Juan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.