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The Law Office of Aníbal J. Núñez, Esq.

Experienced and reliable counsel

We are a client-centered law office dedicated to guiding successful businesses and individuals in Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. through legal challenges in petroleum marketing, commercial litigation, private equity, estate planning, and asset protection. 

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About Us

Aníbal J. Núñez, Esq.

Aníbal J. Núñez is a commercial litigation attorney with over 13 years of active legal experience, specializing in defending energy and petroleum product distributors in Puerto Rico. His practice also includes advising clients in matters and disputes involving commercial transactions, breach of contract, franchising and distribution, antitrust, product liability, class actions, and shareholder rights.


Counsel Núñez earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. He served as Associate Director and Editor of the University of Puerto Rico Law Review. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in finance from the University of Puerto Rico.


He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He can provide seamless advice and representation in Spanish and English.


Counsel Núñez is a member of the American Bar Association and the Hispanic National Bar Association. Feel free to talk to him about finance, business, politics, sports, and the New York Knicks.

Our Practice Areas

Petroleum Marketing

We have deep subject-matter knowledge of the federal Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. We  counsel leading wholesalers and distributors managing large franchise networks. We employ punctual and creative solutions that drive valuable results.

Commercial Litigation

We develop and implement commercial litigation strategies with confidence. Because we also  understand the financial impact of litigation, we are driven to prioritize and achieve business objectives.

Corporate Transactions and Private Funds

With extensive experience as both in-house and external counsel to private equity and hedge funds, we have a deep understanding of the legal complexities surrounding private funds. We offer seasoned guidance on corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, investor relations, and deal litigation.

Estate Planning and Asset Protection

Our direct Puerto Rico experience gives us a unique perspective, enabling us to offer forward-thinking clients innovative, out-of-the-box solutions for their estate planning and asset protection goals.

Puerto Rico Local Counsel

We support stateside firms with litigation matters in Puerto Rico's territorial and federal courts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@nunezgonzalez.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We represent franchisors, independent petroleum marketers, and businesses in the energy marketing industry on commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and franchise law, with a particular emphasis on the federal Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA). We also represent private equity firms on litigation, M&A activity, and regulatory compliance. We assist individuals and small businesses with commercial contracts and litigation.

Yes, we can represent franchisees in Washington, D.C. in all franchise-related matters. We can also advice nationwide dealers with questions exclusively regarding their federal rights under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA). However, we do not represent franchisees in Puerto Rico, where our practice is currently dedicated exclusively to franchisors. 

We are licensed to practice in Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. We handle litigation and regulatory matters across these jurisdictions, offering strategic legal solutions to businesses operating in these regions. We are not currently licensed in Virginia, but offer services remotely out of Virginia as a foreign attorney under LEO 1896 (Jan 11, 2022).

Yes, we incorporate attorney-supervised AI to enhance efficiency and provide high-quality legal services. We use AI for legal research, initial drafting, and task management. Additionally, we are adopting AI for client communications and scheduling. We comply with Formal Opinion 512 of July 29, 2024 issued by the American Bar Association on the use of generative AI tools.

We are confident in our abilities and our experience. Because of it, we offer flexible and dynamic billing arrangements tailored to our clients’ needs. Whenever possible, we offer flat fees to promote cost predictability. For more complex, litigation, or ongoing legal work, we may employ hybrid fees, where certain tasks are billed at a flat rate while the rest are billed by the hour. In select matters, we can offer a straight contingency arrangements.

You may send us a message through our website’s contact form. We offer initial case evaluations to assess your legal needs and determine the best course of action.

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Our Locations

Arlington office: 

4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22203


Puerto Rico office:

Galería San Patricio, B5 Tabonuco Street, Suite 205, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968

Núñez González Law Firm

4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203, United States

787-305-1050 info@nunezgonzalez.com

Copyright © 2025 Aníbal J. Núñez González d/b/a Núñez González Law Firm.

All Rights Reserved.


*Office in Virginia maintained under LEO 1896 of Jan. 11, 2022 (foreign lawyer working remotely from Virginia without holding out or implying licensure in VIrginia).

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