Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Heidi Rodríguez-Benítez, Esq. has thirty (30) years of experience handling civil and commercial disputes in and out of court. Heidi is admitted to the bar of all state and federal courts in Puerto Rico, as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. She has vast experience in securities, employment and contract disputes, as well as defending tort actions. As a member of the Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence to the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, Ms. Rodríguez-Benítez has taught on the admissibility of electronic discovery and handled complex electronic discovery projects.
- Employment Litigation
- Securities Litigation and Investigations
- Handling Complex Electronic Discovery
- Contract Disputes
- Defending Tort Actions
Internal Corporate Investigations
- Heidi Rodríguez-Benítez, Esq. has handled multiple fraud and corporate malfeasance investigations reporting directly to Boards of Directors and Auditors in compliance with Serbanes-Oxley standards. After leading all legal defense work surrounding a notorious ponzi scheme in Puerto Rico early in her legal career, she aided several Government task forces investigating fraudulent schemes and counseled and defended businesses affected by fraudulent practices. Ms. Rodríguez also has ample experience in conducting internal investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination claims on behalf of employers.
- Fraud Investigations
- Sexual Harassment Investigations
- Discrimination Investigations
- Employment Claims Investigations
Crisis and Risk Management
- Heidi Rodríguez-Benítez has creative compliance and risk management programs for a healthcare group in Puerto Rico. During her tenure has General Counsel, she represented several in all regulatory and administrative matters. Ms. Rodríguez Benítez also has ample experience developing and conducting business risk audits.
- Healthcare Compliance Assessment and Plans of Improvement
- Business Risk Assessment and Management
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Counseling and Representing Corporations and C-Suite Executives in Regulatory, Government and Criminal Investigations
- Heidi Rodríguez-Benítez, Esq. has a wealth of experience counseling and representing businesses in administrative and regulatory investigations and proceedings. Heidi represents companies true active investigations, walking C-Suite Executives during processes conducted by local and federal authorities, including representing companies during searches, accompanying executives to interviews by local and federal enforcement officers and counseling both the businesses and the executives process.
- Representing Corporations in Administrative Proceedings
- Representing Corporations and Individuals in Regulatory Investigations
- Representing Corporations in searches and seizures and responding to Grand Jury subpoenas and government requests during investigations
Contracts and General Corporate Counseling
- Serving as General Counsel of several companies for eight years, Heidi Rodríguez-Benítez, Esq. acquired a vast experience in negotiating, drafting and analysis of contracts, as well as the handling of general corporate matters, including handling due diligence and negotiation of complex corporate transactions.
- Negotiating and Drafting Contracts
- Dealing with Contract Disputes
- Handling Complex Due Diligence
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Appeals and Motions Practice
- After clerking in the Puerto Rico Supreme Court for two years, Ms. Rodríguez prepared briefs for all state and federal appellate courts overseeing Puerto Rico cases, including the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. She has argued before the First Circuit and the Puerto Rico Courts of Appeals. Heidi has also drafted briefs filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as The Joint Commission. Finally, Ms. Rodríguez has filed and argued many dispositive motions in state and federal trial courts.
Family Law
- HLR Legal Services handles matters involving domestic relationships, guiding clients through emotionally challenging transitions like divorce, child custody, and guardianship. A collaboration with Leilaní Torres-Roca, Esq. provides the foundation for compassionate legal counsel and strong courtroom advocacy in separation and divorce proceedings, child custody and visitation rights, child and spousal support, prenuptial agreements, and adoptions and guardianships. We prioritize your family’s well-being through strong advocacy and strategic negotiations leading to out-of-court settlements that de-escalate tensions and stress, but we stand ready to protect your rights when litigation is required. Core Practice Areas Divorce & Separation: Guiding spouses through asset division, debt allocation, and legal dissolution. Child Custody & Visitation: Establishing parenting plans focused on the best interests of the child. Child & Spousal Support: Calculating fair financial contributions for ongoing care and maintenance. Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting contracts to protect assets before marriage. Domestic Violence & Protective Orders: Securing emergency injunctions and safety arrangements for vulnerable family members. Guardianship and Adoption: Assisting families with legal pathways to expand or protect their households and their loved ones.
