Bar Assn. confirms some lawyers are trying to illegally obtain housing
- The San Juan Daily Star
- Aug 2, 2024
- 1 min read
By The Star Staff
The Puerto Rico Bar Association confirmed Thursday a scheme involving several lawyers to illegally acquire the ownership of apartments.
The existence of the scheme became known after authorities arrested 41-year-old lawyer Nelson Gustavo Rosario and accused him of illegally acquiring an apartment at the Torre de Oro condominium in Ponce.
Rosario was acting as the Torre de Oro Condominium administrator and registered an apartment whose owner had died as his own, Condominium Administrators Association President Sharon Rodríguez said in a radio interview.
Rodríguez said several lawyers are participating in a scheme of the same type and are under the scrutiny of authorities.
Puerto Rico Bar Association President Manuel Quilichini confirmed her remarks. He said that in the case of Rosario, who is accused of fraud, his guilt must be proven beyond reasonable doubt in court before the organization can disbar him.
Meanwhile, the District Attorney of Ponce, Marjorie Gierbolini, said her staff is working hard to compile evidence and make the case a strong one.
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