Gerardo Cruz Ortiz joined Sepulvado Maldonado & Couret as an associate in April 2023. He works closely with clients to define and pursue their desired litigation objectives whether it be through early pretrial motions, favorable settlement, trial, arbitration, or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Clients rely on Gerardo for his ability to craft legal strategies that meet clients’ business goals and pave the way to success in future endeavors across the business landscape in Puerto Rico. His record of success spans a broad range of commercial litigation matters affecting businesses in the retail industry, such as breach of contract, corporate governance and fiduciary duty disputes, labor and employment disputes, fraudulent transfer and avoidance litigation, and alter ego and veil-piercing claims, in both federal and state courts. Prior to joining Sepulvado, Maldonado & Couret, Gerardo served as a law clerk at the Puerto Rico Supreme Court and as a litigation associate at other San Juan law firms.