Pedro Santiago-Rivera, Appellate Attorney in the United States

Pedro concentrates on appellate, business, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Pedro handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Litigation

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Pedro's primary office is at MCS Plaza, 10th Floor, 255 Ponce de León Avenue, San Juan, PR, 00917-1913. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Pedro for a appellate case?

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

• Does Pedro offer a free consultation?

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

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

  Simple appellate 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. Pedro gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Pedro evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Pedro'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 Pedro?

  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. Pedro will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Pedro accepting new appellate clients right now?

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