Angel Francisco Caban-Bermudez

Angel Francisco Caban-Bermudez

  • Construction Law, Insurance Claims, Collections ...
  • Puerto Rico
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CONSTRUCTION LAW ATTORNEY.
Solutions-focused, analytical attorney and notary with a strong legal, litigation and managerial background in real estate, construction, land use and zoning, including purchase and sale, development (residential and commercial) and commercial leasing. Expert in balancing legal and client needs to create solutions that promote business growth. Proven ability to negotiate complex transactions in court and in commercial settings. Qualifications/achievements include: Planned, drafted and negotiated the Request for Proposals and Design/Build Contract for the multi-million dollar development of the first multi-story WAL-MART SUPER CENTER at Santurce, Puerto Rico. Successfully prosecuted to trial and settled an arbitration of delay damages for $1.0 million against the EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF P.R. for the construction of warehouse facilities in Guaynabo, P.R. Prosecuted, defended and structured settlements of multiple litigation with contractors, subcontractors and material men within months, related to the planning and remodeling of a shopping center development in Guayama, Puerto Rico for La Casa de Los Tornillos’ affiliate. Defended and settled a $2.0 million delay and consequential damages complaint against MUÑOZ-BERMÚDEZ HOLDINGS’ affiliate by a construction contractor, its Chapter 7 Trustee in bankruptcy, its subcontractors and material men of the development of a hospitality and historic-restoration development, Ponce-RAMADA at Ponce’s Plaza Las Delicias.

Practice Areas
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Collections
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Foreclosure Defense
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Insurance Defense
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Maritime Law
Municipal Law
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Puerto Rico
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1st Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Education
University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
J.D. (2000) | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
MBA (1996) | Accounting
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Babson College
B.A. (1987) | Finance & Investments
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Arbitraje y descubrimiento de prueba
Linkedin
Redemption of Litigious Credit
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ENMIENDAN LAS REGLAS DE ARBITRAJE
GFR MEDIA - El Nuevo Dia Newspaper
La Cláusula de Arbitraje en Contratos de Construcción
El Nuevo Día Newspaper - GFR Media
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants
Contact & Map
Caguas, PR, US
Cell: (787) 380-0671
UHY Del Valle & Nieves CPA's Office Builing (former name)
State Rd.-1, km. 25.0, Quebrada Arenas Ind. & Professional Park
San Juan, PR 00926
US
Cell: (787) 380-0671