SARATOGA SPRINGS – Javier J. Mendez, Esq. has joined the law firm Lemery Greisler LLC, which has offices in Albany and Saratoga Springs. After practicing law in Puerto Rico for many years, Mendez will focus on commercial litigation, commercial loan workouts and foreclosure.
In Puerto Rico, Mendez was the lead attorney in cases involving breach of contracts, real estate disputes and labor and employment cases. Among others, he represented companies, employers, insurance companies, municipalities, engineers, contractors and developers. Mendez has extensive trial and appeals experience. He provides ongoing legal advice to businesses concerning labor and employment matters and in drafting or negotiating contracts.
Mendez has a Master of Laws in International Business and Economic Law as well as a Certificate in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from Georgetown University Law Center. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law and is admitted in New York State, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Mendez speaks fluent English and Spanish.