Get to know Josean
José A. (Josean) Díaz-Brugueras is a Capital Member at Ferraiuoli LLC, where he is a key contributor to the firm’s Corporate, Commercial Real Estate & Notarial, and Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Groups. His practice focuses on complex commercial law and creditors’ rights matters, including:
- Commercial lending and secured transactions
- Workouts, restructurings, and distressed debt
- Debtor-in-possession financing and bankruptcy-related transactions
- Construction loans and real estate financing
- Private equity and corporate credit transactions for clients in Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Josean is also a prominent figure in the commercial real estate sector, representing institutional and individual clients in the acquisition, disposition, and development of commercial, industrial, hospitality, and residential projects.
He regularly advises financial institutions on loan workouts, restructurings, and the purchase and sale of commercial loan portfolios and REOs. His bankruptcy work includes reorganizations, §363 sales, and the transfer of real estate and operating businesses through court-approved plans.
At age 32, Josean became the youngest attorney in the firm’s history to be named Capital Member—an achievement that reflects his legal acumen, leadership, and dedication to client success.
Before joining Ferraiuoli, he served as Assistant Vice President in the Construction Loans Division at Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, where he managed over $600 million in distressed residential and commercial real estate assets. His work included loan originations, complex restructurings, bankruptcy litigation, and the management of subsidiaries created to hold and dispose of repossessed properties.
- “Lender Liability in Construction and Real Estate Financing,” published in Legal Handbook for Architects, Engineers and Contractors: Issues in Construction and Technology 2011/2012, Volume 28; Edited by Albert H. Dib, 2012 Thomson Reuters.
Education
- University of Puerto Rico School of Law, J.D., 2011
- Georgetown University, B.S.BA. in Finance and Marketing, 2007
Bar Admissions
- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
- State of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Affiliations
- Puerto Rico Bar Association
Professional Recognition
- Recognized since 2020 by Best Lawyers® in Puerto Rico for Banking and Finance Law.
