Biography
Aníbal A. Román Medina is a Senior Associate in the Litigation Department at O’Neill & Borges LLC, where he has practiced since 2020. Aníbal advises and represents clients in complex civil and commercial litigation, including matters involving torts, contractual disputes, health law, antitrust, distribution and franchising, product liability, and insurance recovery claims.
His practice extends across federal and Puerto Rico local courts, as well as arbitration forums. He also advises clients on compliance and administrative matters before multiple Puerto Rico agencies and regulatory bodies, including the Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration (“ASES”), the Puerto Rico’s Department of Health (“DSPR”), the Department of Consumer Affairs (“DACO”), and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (“OCS”). Aníbal has gained trial and hearing experience through his work in injunction proceedings, a 23-day final hearing before the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) concerning the non-renewal of a distribution relationship under Puerto Rico’s Dealer’s Act (“Law 75”), and major insurance recovery trials.
Aníbal is recognized for his leadership and unwavering dedication to client advocacy. Peers describe him as a disciplined and determined litigator who is willing to go to the trenches to protect clients’ interests. His approach reflects a strong sense of strategy and coordination, ensuring that every action is executed with precision and purpose. Beyond litigation, Aníbal counsels clients on compliance and risk-management strategies designed to prevent disputes and support long-term business goals.
Vivian I. Neptune Rivera & Aníbal A. Román Medina, Análisis de las Opiniones del Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico en materia de Derecho Probatorio durante el término 2018-2019, 89 Rev. Jur. UPR 535 (2020).