Rafael E. Aguiló-Vélez, Employment Attorney in the United States

Rafael concentrates on employment, immigration, litigation, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rafael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Immigration

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• Litigation

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• Workers Comp

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Rafael's primary office is at 221 Ponce de Leon Avenue, 15th Floor (Hato Rey), San Juan, PR, 00917-1815. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Rafael 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Rafael for a employment case?

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

• Does Rafael offer a free consultation?

  Rafael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rafael's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Rafael'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. Rafael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

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

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

• Is Rafael accepting new employment clients right now?

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