Jairo "Jay" Mellado-Villarreal

Open for Business
Jairo "Jay" Mellado-Villarreal: Attorney with Mellado & Mellado Villarreal
  • Managing Partner at Mellado & Mellado Villarreal
  • 165 Ponce de León Avenue, Suite 102, Hato Rey, San Juan, PR 00917
    View Jairo "Jay" Mellado-Villarreal's office location
  • Jairo Mellado-Villarreal, born San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 1, 1967, admitted to Bar 1993, Puerto Rico, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit.

  • Overall Rating

    4.8
    .
    14 Reviews

  • Overall Rating

    4.8
    .
    14 Reviews

    Peer Reviews

    4.8
    .
    14

    Avvo Reviews

    No Reviews

    Peer Reviews

    4.8
    .
    14

    Avvo Reviews

    No Reviews
  • Profile Visibility [ i ]
    • #54 in weekly profile views out of 2,181 Attorneys in San Juan, PR
    • #76,993 in weekly profile views out of 2,343,543 total attorneys Overall
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Jay Mellado-Villarreal is a highly experienced litigator with over 23 years of practice in local and federal courts. He has provided both consulting and trial representation, achieving favorable outcomes for a diverse roster of prominent clients, including the FDIC, American Airlines, and Freddie Mac. Jay has successfully argued and reversed adverse trademark decisions before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit against international hotel chains. He skillfully secured a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction for the FDIC in a multimillion-dollar asset dissipation case, leading to a favorable settlement.

Notably, Jay has obtained significant judgments in complex cases, including lifting a stay in bankruptcy proceedings to continue foreclosure on loans exceeding $46 million. His achievements extend to dismissing high-stakes claims, such as an $11 million counterclaim for Freddie Mac and a substantial construction claim by the Government of Puerto Rico. Jay has also shown particular acquity in labor disputes, effectively managing workforce reductions for a government corporation and resolving related employee disputes. Additionally, his work in land disputes, breach of contract cases, and corporate disagreements demonstrates his versatile legal prowess. Jay's reported cases underscore his impact in shaping favorable legal precedents.
See more ›

Areas of Practice (11)

  • Bankruptcy
  • Civil Practice
  • Commercial Law
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Law
  • Mortgage Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Trademarks
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Labor and Employment

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Boston University, B.A., Political Science, 1989
Law School Attended:
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, J.D., student law-clerk for the Hon. Judge C. C. Cerezo of the USDC-PR, 1992
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
Notary Public; 1993, Puerto Rico; U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico; U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
American Bar Association; Federal Bar Association; American Association for Justice.
Languages:
English and Spanish
ISLN:
901063364

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/19/19 in Litigation

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/05/19 in Civil Practice

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 03/25/19 in Litigation

    I have know Mr. Mellado-Villarreal for some time. He is an effective, well prepared attorney and zealously represents the interests of his clients while maintaining integrity and high ethical standards.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Counsel on 03/25/19 in Litigation

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/22/19 in Banking Law

    Jairo Mellado-Villarreal is an outstanding attorney and a great litigator. He has vast experience in banking, corporate, and real estate law.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/15/19 in Business Law

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/15/19 in Civil Practice

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/15/19 in Litigation

    Jairo “Jay” Mellado is a very experienced, thoughtful and decisive attorney.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/11/19 in Litigation

    Mr. Mellado co-counseled with me on multi-million dollar, complex commercial disputes. His dedication to clients, professionalism, analytical and litigation skills are first-class and resulted in significant victories for our client.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/11/19 in Real Estate

    Flag review
Peer reviews submitted prior to 2008 are not displayed.

Client Reviews Write a Review

Location

Contact Jairo "Jay" Mellado-Villarreal

Contact Information:

939-236-3322  Phone

787-767-2645  Fax

www.mellado.com/jairo-jay-mellado-villarreal

www.mellado.com

Required Fields

Required Fields

Clear All Fields

By clicking on the "Submit" button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Martindale and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.