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.
