About Karena
Karena Montes: Litigation Specialist in Puerto Rico
Karen Montes is a seasoned litigation specialist at Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz LLC (“MPM”). Her practice focuses on complex insurance recovery disputes, civil and commercial litigation, and insolvency matters.
Practice Areas
- Litigation
- Complex Insurance Recovery Disputes
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Tort Claims
- Defamation Claims
- Trademark and Copyright Infringement
- Contract Litigation
- Civil Rights Violations
- Insolvency Matters (Collection of Monies, Foreclosures, Bankruptcy)
- Financial Institutions and Insolvency Representation
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (BBA), with a major in Marketing, from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
- Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law.
- Magna Cum Laude graduate from both programs.
Firms
- Magnificently positioned at Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz LLC (“MPM”), specializing in complex insurance recovery disputes and civil litigation, since 2018.
Affiliations
- Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association-Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter.
- Editorship, “From the Bar” newsletter.
Languages
- Catalán (native)
- Español (fluent)
Recognized Since:
Karen has been recognized as a Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2025.
Awards
- Best Attorney USA (Litigation), 2025.
Karen Montes represents clients across various civil and commercial litigation matters, including those involving defamation claims, torts, trademark infringement, and contract disputes. She also frequently advises financial institutions, private equity funds, purchasers of distressed debt or assets, and creditors in insolvency proceedings, such as collection of monies, foreclosures, bankruptcy cases, and credit reporting.
Her extensive experience allows her to offer comprehensive legal counsel on insurance recovery strategies throughout all phases of a case. Throughout her career, Karen has secured millions of dollars for clients through successful settlements and trials, including those concerning hurricane losses. She is an active participant in educational initiatives related to the Federal Rules of Evidence, deposition procedures, and litigation strategy.
In 2016, Karen was appointed to the Intellectual Property Commission of the Puerto Rico Bar Association.
She also regularly lectures on insurance recovery matters and has been involved with the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association-Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter since its inception in 2018.
Karen Montes is admitted to practice law in both the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.
