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Ileana M. Oliver Falero is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in state and federal litigation. She leads a private legal practice and serves as Special Solicitor for the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico’s Reputation Commission. Additionally, she acts as Of Counsel at Cancio, Covas & Santiago, LLP (CCS), specializing in complex litigation, bankruptcy law, and representing public entities and creditors in PROMESA proceedings, as well as Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and related adversary litigation.

Previously, Ms. Oliver Falero served as a Senior Associate at CCS, where she successfully developed litigation strategies that reduced costs and achieved favorable outcomes through compromise settlements and summary judgments.

Her current private practice encompasses a diverse range of legal services, including real estate, inheritance matters, and closing transactions, where she offers substantial expertise as a notary public.

Legal Achievements:

Ms. Oliver Falero has held key leadership roles in the public sector, notably serving as Special Assistant to the Director of Legal Affairs for the Municipality of San Juan. In this capacity, she managed litigation, negotiated settlements, and provided counsel on municipal ordinances and regulations.

As Acting Deputy Solicitor General for the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, she represented the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in appellate cases before state and federal courts. Her work included oversight of high-stakes litigation involving matters of public interest and professional disciplinary investigations.

Her litigation portfolio spans a wide array of high-profile cases, including bankruptcy litigation, catastrophic personal injury, RICO Act claims, class actions, health law, and commercial disputes.

Notable Clients:

Ms. Oliver Falero has represented a wide range of prominent clients, including MiCorredor.com, Glassmetco, LAPIC, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Scotiabank, PR Asset Portfolio, Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo, Metro Holdings, Caribbean Hospital Corporation, SIMAH, Taco Maker, La Cruz Azul, MC-21 Corporation, DaimlerChrysler, Commoloco, Fox Sports Latin America, Sears Roebuck, Sherwin-Williams, and Univision Communications.

Commitment to Excellence:

Ms. Oliver Falero combines comprehensive legal expertise with a client-focused approach to consistently deliver favorable outcomes. Her dedication to navigating complex legal challenges—particularly in bankruptcy law and litigation—has established her as a trusted advocate and a valuable resource for her clients.