About Us
At PermittingPR, we serve as the single point of contact that coordinates the entire regulatory, compliance, and permitting process through a trusted network of experienced professionals.
Our clients benefit from access to a collaborative team of highly respected specialists, including attorneys, architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, land surveyors, environmental consultants, inspectors, construction professionals, government affairs specialists, and compliance advisors.
Rather than spending valuable time searching for multiple consultants and attempting to manage complex regulatory requirements on their own, our clients work with one trusted partner who coordinates the right professionals at the right time. We streamline communication, manage agency interactions, oversee permitting requirements, and help keep projects moving efficiently.
Whether you are an Act 60 investor, business owner, developer, property owner, or entrepreneur, our role is to simplify the process and provide strategic guidance every step of the way.
We sell peace of mind
Our goal is simple: You focus on growing your business and maximizing your investment. We coordinate the professionals, permits, compliance requirements, and government agencies necessary to move your project forward.
With more than 25 years of experience in government affairs, permitting, and regulatory management, PermittingPR provides the expertise, relationships, and coordination needed to navigate Puerto Rico's regulatory environment with confidence.
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Meet The Team
Lourdes Negrón
Founder & Principal Business & Government Affairs Executive
With more than 25 years of experience in government affairs, permitting, regulatory compliance, public relations, and project coordination, she helps investors, business owners, developers, and property owners successfully navigate Puerto Rico’s regulatory environment.
Her career includes service as a Caseworker at the Office of the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in Washington, D.C., and later as Special Assistant and Public Relations Director at the Office of the Former Governors of Puerto Rico. For more than two decades, she has advised clients across the healthcare, retail, banking, food and beverage, construction, and real estate sectors.
A certified real estate agent, and Treasury-registered Specialist, Lourdes is known for her collaborative approach, strong government relationships, and ability to bring together the right professionals to solve complex challenges.
“You focus on your business and investment goals. We’ll coordinate the process, solve the challenges, and move your project forward with confidence.”
We sell peace of mind.
Alfonso Fernandez, Esq.
Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs
An Ivy League attorney with degrees from Columbia University School of Law and an MBA from The Wharton School. Mr. Fernández brings decades of experience in legal, tax, real estate, business, finance, and regulatory matters. He combines world-class education with deep local knowledge to help clients navigate Puerto Rico’s complex business and regulatory environment with confidence.
Whether assisting with business transactions, real estate investments, tax planning, regulatory compliance, or legal strategy, Alfonso focuses on protecting client interests and finding practical solutions.
He collaborates with a trusted network of attorneys across multiple practice areas, ensuring every matter receives the specialized expertise and attention it deserves.
“Every challenge has a solution. Our role is to help clients minimize risk, create opportunities, and move forward with confidence.”
At PermittingPR, Alfonso helps turn complex legal challenges into clear paths forward—providing trusted guidance and peace of mind every step of the way.
Viviane Negrón
Director of Client Success & Strategic Communications
Helping clients navigate permits, compliance requirements, and government processes with confidence is at the heart of everything she does. As Director of Client Success & Strategic Communications, she ensures projects stay on track, clients remain informed, and solutions are found when challenges arise.
With more than 20 years of experience in media, marketing, public relations, and government relations, she has built her career around connecting people, solving problems, and delivering results. Her background includes work with local newspapers, community outreach initiatives, and the successful production of large-scale charitable events benefiting children and families throughout Puerto Rico.
Known for her positive attitude, responsiveness, and ability to bring people together, she serves as a bridge between clients and PermittingPR’s network of professionals, helping keep projects moving forward efficiently.
“Our clients have enough on their plate. If we can simplify the process, remove the stress, and help move the project forward, we’ve done our job.”
Because we don’t just process permits—we sell peace of mind.
Yoly Torres Cuesta
Business Development & Client Relations Executive
She is a strategic communications, marketing, and business development executive with more than three decades of experience advising organizations across Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and U.S. markets. She has led initiatives in brand strategy, public relations, stakeholder engagement, corporate communications, business development, executive positioning, and organizational growth.
During a distinguished 25-year career with Sprint Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, she held leadership roles in business and consumer marketing, helping drive significant revenue growth, market expansion, customer acquisition, and brand development initiatives. Today, she advises corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions on strategic communications, public affairs, stakeholder relations, and executive visibility programs.
Known for her collaborative leadership style and ability to align communications with business objectives, Yoly is a trusted advisor to senior executives and organizational leaders seeking to strengthen reputation, engagement, and impact.
Jay Vigoreaux, AIA,CAAPPR
Director of Architecture and Design
Jay Vigoreaux is a licensed architect with over 40 years of experience leading architectural, planning, preservation, hospitality, transportation, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects throughout Puerto Rico and the United States. He is the founder of Jay Vigoreaux Architects (JVA) and holds a Master of Architecture from Columbia University.
At PermittingPR, Jay oversees architectural design, project planning, and code-compliant development strategies, ensuring projects move seamlessly from concept through permitting and construction. His expertise combines creative vision with practical execution and regulatory compliance.
Throughout his career, he has managed projects ranging from custom luxury residences to major public infrastructure developments, including participation in the San Juan Metro (Tren Urbano) project. He is recognized for his leadership, design excellence, and ability to guide complex projects from inception to completion.
"Great architecture is where vision, functionality, and purpose come together to create spaces that stand the test of time."
Engineering Services
Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Geotechnical and Telecommunications Engineering
Our Engineering Services Division is supported by a multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals specializing in mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and intelligent home systems engineering. Working collaboratively, our team provides integrated solutions that address complex project challenges, optimize performance, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
By combining expertise across multiple disciplines, we are able to identify opportunities, resolve technical issues efficiently, and deliver practical, innovative solutions that support successful project outcomes from concept through construction.
"Complex projects require collaborative solutions. Our strength lies in bringing together the right expertise to solve problems and move projects forward."