Marielisa Font Rodriguez, Bankruptcy Attorney in the United States
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Business, and Creditor Rights
MemberatVilanova Font & Colon
Practicing bankruptcy since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Marielisa Font Rodriguez is a member based in San Juan, PR. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Creditor Rights. Marielisa has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vilanova Font & Colon.
- Based in
- San Juan, PR
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Business · Creditor Rights
- Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Creditor Rights matters from San Juan, PR.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Marielisa Font Rodriguez: Marielisa Font Rodriguez is a member based in San Juan, PR. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Creditor Rights. Marielisa has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vilanova Font & Colon.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Marielisa takes on
Marielisa concentrates on bankruptcy, business, creditor rights, family law, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Marielisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy
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Business
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Creditor Rights
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Family Law
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Real Estate
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Bankruptcy cases nationwide
Marielisa takes bankruptcy 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 Marielisa agrees to represent you.
Business cases nationwide
Marielisa 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 Marielisa agrees to represent you.
Creditor Rights cases nationwide
Marielisa takes creditor rights 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 Marielisa agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases nationwide
Marielisa takes family law 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 Marielisa agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Marielisa 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 Marielisa agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Marielisa Font Rodriguez — bankruptcy lawyer in the U.S.
Marielisa Font Rodriguez is a member based in San Juan, PR. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Creditor Rights. Marielisa has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vilanova Font & Colon.
Marielisa Font Rodriguez is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, family law, real estate law and 5 other areas of law. Marielisa Font received a B.S. degree from Sacred Heart College, Puerto Rico in 1976, and has been licensed for 35 years. Marielisa Font practices at Vilanova Font & Colon in San Juan, PR.
How Marielisa handles bankruptcy matters
Marielisa Font Rodriguez is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, family law, real estate law and 5 other areas of law. Marielisa Font received a B.S. degree from Sacred Heart College, Puerto Rico in 1976, and has been licensed for 35 years. Marielisa Font practices at Vilanova Font & Colon in San Juan, PR.
Who Marielisa represents
Marielisa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and creditor rights matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
J.D. · 1989
Sacred Heart College, Puerto Rico
B.S. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Marielisa's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1992 · ACTIVE
Puerto Rico
1991 · ACTIVE
Marielisa studied at J.D. in Inter-American University of Puerto Rico and B.S. in Sacred Heart College, Puerto Rico.
Law school and academic background
Marielisa completed J.D. in Inter-American University of Puerto Rico and B.S. in Sacred Heart College, Puerto Rico. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Marielisa runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Marielisa's professional memberships and bar associations
Puerto Rico, Federal, American and Inter-American Bar Associations
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Locations
Marielisa Font Rodriguez's office in San Juan
Marielisa's primary office is at Union Plaza Building, Suite 1507-A, 416 Ponce de León Avenue (Hato Rey), San Juan, PR, 00918. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Vilanova Font & Colon
Union Plaza Building, Suite 1507-A, 416 Ponce de León Avenue (Hato Rey)
San Juan, PR 00918
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How to hire Marielisa Font Rodriguez — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Marielisa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Marielisa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marielisa'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; Marielisa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy 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 Marielisa
Marielisa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy 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. Marielisa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Marielisa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Marielisa Font Rodriguez
How much does it cost to hire Marielisa for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Marielisa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Marielisa offer a free consultation?
Marielisa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marielisa's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Marielisa's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in this state typically take?
Simple bankruptcy 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. Marielisa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Marielisa take my case if I'm outside the area?
Marielisa evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Marielisa'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 Marielisa?
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. Marielisa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Marielisa accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Marielisa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.