Carl Schuster, Employment Attorney in the United States
focused on Employment and Litigation
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Carl Schuster is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Schuster | Littler.
- Based in
- the United States
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from the United States.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2019).
About Carl Schuster: Carl Schuster is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Schuster | Littler.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Carl takes on
Carl concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carl handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Carl takes employment 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 Carl agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Carl 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 Carl agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Carl Schuster — employment lawyer in the U.S.
Carl Schuster is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Schuster | Littler.
In a legal career spanning almost three decades, Carl Schuster has handled over a thousand litigation matters and tried in the neighborhood of two-hundred cases before all forums. He has numerous published opinions before the U. S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, U. S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Supreme Court. He concentrates his practice on employment law in its broad sense, representing and advising clients on matters related to:
- Sexual harassment
- Discrimination
- Privacy issues
- Wrongful termination
- Retaliation
Schuster has experience in traditional labor law and has handled numerous unfair labor practice cases, representation hearings, union election campaigns, and post-election procedures. His litigation experience includes non-labor matters, such as commercial arbitration disputes, contracts law, constitutional law, toxic torts, defamation and workplace accident matters. In addition, he is active in all areas of preventive counseling as well as structuring employment law training programs. Schuster has authored articles and regularly lectures on labor and employment topics before the Puerto Rico Bar Association, the Chamber of Commerce, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the Pharmaceutical Industry Association, the Association of Labor Relations Practitioners, and the Council on Education in Management, amongst others. He frequently presents client seminars and has been a guest speaker for the Puerto Rico Judicial System Training Institute.
Working with Carl on a employment matter
In a legal career spanning almost three decades, Carl Schuster has handled over a thousand litigation matters and tried in the neighborhood of two-hundred cases before all forums. He has numerous published opinions before the U. S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, U. S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Supreme Court. He concentrates his practice on…
Clients Carl works with
Carl reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Carl has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2026).
Locations
Carl Schuster's office in San Juan
Carl's primary office is at 221 Ponce de León Avenue, San Juan, 00917-3128. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Carl Schuster — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carl usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Carl charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carl'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; Carl will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Carl
Carl discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Carl confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Carl's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Carl Schuster
How much does it cost to hire Carl for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carl walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Carl offer a free consultation?
Carl charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carl's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Carl's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment 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. Carl gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Carl take my case if I'm outside the area?
Carl evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Carl'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 Carl?
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. Carl will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Carl accepting new employment clients right now?
Carl's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.