Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, D. Puerto Rico
30 approved rates from 8 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Jun 23, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | $323 | $195 to $350 | 8 | |
| Associate | $175 | $175 to $200 | 5 | |
| Attorney | $278 | $181 to $319 | $150 to $350 | 14 |
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 3 of 14 timekeepers (21%).
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$323/hr
In D. Puerto Rico fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $323 an hour (8 rates).
$175/hr
In D. Puerto Rico fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved associate rate was $175 an hour (5 rates).
$278/hr
In D. Puerto Rico fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $278 an hour (14 rates).
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Recent D. Puerto Rico rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Sanchez-Sifonte v. Fonseca, No. 3:22-cv-01444 (D.P.R. June 23, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $175 to $350 for attorneys); Sanchez-Sifonte v. Fonseca, No. 3:22-cv-01444 (D.P.R. June 18, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $175 to $350 for attorneys); Sanchez-Sifonte v. Fonseca, No. 3:22-cv-01444 (D.P.R. June 17, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $338 to $350 for partners; $325 for a partner with 10 years' experience; $175 for an associate); Ruiz-Romero v. Hotel Aloft Ponce, No. 3:22-cv-01526 (D.P.R. Feb. 4, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $175 to $300 for attorneys); Puerto Rico Soccer League NFP, Corp. v. Federacion Puertorriquena de Futbol, No. 3:23-cv-01203 (D.P.R. Sept. 23, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $175 for an associate with 5 years' experience; $175 for an associate with 4 years' experience; $292 for an attorney with 9 years' experience); Dorado Gardens LLC v. Efron, No. 3:22-cv-01402 (D.P.R. June 16, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $250 for a partner; $200 for an associate; $75 for a paralegal); Betancourt-Colon v. Supermercados Maximo, Inc., No. 3:22-cv-01548 (D.P.R. Jan. 14, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $120 for a paralegal); Garcia-Colon v. Corporation of the State Insurance Fund, No. 3:21-cv-01211 (D.P.R. Nov. 4, 2024) (approving hourly rates of $320 for a partner; $280 for an attorney; $195 for a partner with 8 years' experience).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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Sanchez-Sifonte et al v. Fonseca et al
Jun 23, 2026 · Other · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 Attorney $325 Attorney $175 The court's words
the Court has set the following hourly rates: Giselle Girones at $325; Yelan Escalona at $175; and Deanna K. Shullman at $350.
the Court has set the following hourly rates: Giselle Girones at $325; Yelan Escalona at $175; and Deanna K. Shullman at $350.
the Court has set the following hourly rates: Giselle Girones at $325; Yelan Escalona at $175; and Deanna K. Shullman at $350.
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Sanchez-Sifonte et al v. Fonseca et al
Jun 18, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 Attorney $325 Attorney $175 The court's words
the Court has set the following hourly rates: Giselle Girones at $325; Yelan Escalona at $175; and Deanna K. Shullman at $350.
the Court has set the following hourly rates: Giselle Girones at $325; Yelan Escalona at $175; and Deanna K. Shullman at $350.
the Court has set the following hourly rates: Giselle Girones at $325; Yelan Escalona at $175; and Deanna K. Shullman at $350.
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Sanchez-Sifonte et al v. Fonseca et al
Jun 17, 2026 · Other · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $350 Partner 10 years $325 Associate $175 Associate 3 years $175 Partner $350 Partner $338 $338 The court's words
The Court sets her hourly rate at $350.
The Court sets her hourly rate at $325.
The Court sets her hourly rate at $175.
The Court sets her hourly rate at $175.
The Court sets his hourly rate at $350.
The Court approves her requested hourly rate of $337.50.
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Vega-Riopedre v. Commissioner of Social Security - DEFENDANT
May 18, 2026 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $221 $221 The court's words
Plaintiff submitted an itemized statement of fees seeking an award of $14,403.38, for a total of 65.1 attorney hours at a rate of $221.25 per hour.
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Ruiz-Romero v. Hotel Aloft Ponce et al
Feb 4, 2026 · Employment · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 $300 Attorney $325 $250 Attorney $250 Attorney $225 $175 Attorney $215 Attorney $200 The court's words
He requests a rate of $350 per hour for in-court work and $325 per hour for out-of-court work, for a total fee of $13,590.00.
He requests a rate of $350 per hour for in-court work and $325 per hour for out-of-court work, for a total fee of $13,590.00.
He requests a rate of $250 per hour for in-court work and $225 per hour for out-of-court work, for a total fee of $3,012.50.
He requests a rate of $250 per hour for in-court work and $225 per hour for out-of-court work, for a total fee of $3,012.50.
He requests a rate of $215 per hour for in-court work and $200 per hour for out-of-court work, for a total fee of $2,460.00.
He requests a rate of $215 per hour for in-court work and $200 per hour for out-of-court work, for a total fee of $2,460.00.
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Puerto Rico Soccer League NFP, Corp., et al v. Federacion Puertorriquena de Futbol, et al
Sep 23, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Associate 5 years $175 Associate 4 years $175 Attorney 9 years $292 $292 Attorney 30 years $275 $275 Attorney 10 years $200 $200 Attorney $150 Paralegal $75 The court's words
He has five years of experience and graduated from law school with high honors. Id. The Court sets his hourly rate at $175.
Ms. Lei has four years of experience. Id. at 4. The Court sets her hourly rate at $175.
She has nine years of litigation experience, focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights and commercial litigation... The Court agrees with her suggested hourly rate of $292.
He has over thirty years of experience litigating in federal and Commonwealth courts and in arbitrations... The Court agrees with his suggested hourly rate of $275.
She has over ten years of experience and has handled matters in both Commonwealth and federal court. The Court agrees with her suggested hourly rate of $200.
He works in various litigation areas, including complex commercial litigation. He previously clerked at the Puerto Rico Court of Appeals. The Court sets his hourly rate at $150.
The Court sets Ms. del Rosario's hourly rate at $75.
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Dorado Gardens LLC et al v. Efron et al
Jun 16, 2025 · Commercial · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $250 $250 Associate $200 $200 Paralegal $75 $75 The court's words
hourly rates of $250 per hour for partners, $200 per hour for associates, and $75 per hour for paralegals
hourly rates of $250 per hour for partners, $200 per hour for associates, and $75 per hour for paralegals
hourly rates of $250 per hour for partners, $200 per hour for associates, and $75 per hour for paralegals
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Tirado-Ortiz v. Commissioner of Social Security - DEFENDANT
Feb 12, 2025 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $245 $245 The court's words
moves the court to award a total of $6,703.78 calculated at an hourly rate of $244.62
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Betancourt-Colon v. Supermercados Maximo, Inc.
Jan 14, 2025 · Disability access · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Paralegal $120 The court's words
Hours spent on clerical or secretarial tasks will be credited at a rate of $120 per hour, 40% lower than the attorney rate.
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Garcia-Colon v. Corporation of the State Insurance Fund
Nov 4, 2024 · Employment · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $320 $320 Attorney $280 $280 Partner 8 years $195 $195 Partner 11 years $195 $195 The court's words
The Court accepts his requested hourly rates of $320 for out-of-court time and $335 for in-court time as reasonable and sets a reduced hourly rate of $200 for time spent drafting the fee petition.
The Court accepts his requested hourly rate of $280 for out-of-court time as reasonable.
The Court accepts her requested hourly rates of $195 for out-of-court time and $210 for in-court time as reasonable.
The Court accepts his requested hourly rate of $195 as reasonable.
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Carrero v. Molina Healthcare of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Jun 18, 2024 · Commercial · Older than two years, not in medians · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner 20 years $350 Associate 4 years $225 Paralegal $125 Of counsel 20 years $200 $200 The court's words
Quyen L. Ta and Arwen R. Johnson are partners, and each has roughly two decades of experience. ... a reasonable hourly rate for their work in this case is $350.
Diana Liu, is another King & Spalding associate and has four years of experience. ... A reasonable hourly rate for her work on this litigation is $225.
At least five King & Spalding paralegals or litigation support staff also billed time on this case. ... A reasonable hourly rate for their services in this case is $125.
local counsel in this case is Rosangela Sanfilippo-Resumil, a counsel at PMA. ... She billed Defendant at a rate of $200, which the Court accepts as reasonable.
FAQ
What hourly rate does the D. Puerto Rico approve for partners?
A median of $323 an hour across 8 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
What hourly rate does the D. Puerto Rico approve for associates?
A median of $175 an hour across 5 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
What hourly rate does the D. Puerto Rico approve for attorneys?
A median of $278 an hour across 14 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $181 to $319.
How often does the D. Puerto Rico cut a requested hourly rate?
For 3 of 14 timekeepers (21%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the D. Puerto Rico?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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