About Francisco L.
Francisco L. Charles trained first as an engineer. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez in 2000 and later shifted to the law. He completed his J.D. at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law, combining two technical disciplines in a single career path.
Early in his professional life he held a leadership role in the private sector. In 2003 he served as Vice President of Engineering and Development for INCOSA P.R. INC., a post that placed him at the intersection of project planning, technical oversight and business development. That experience reinforced an interest in the practical, on-the-ground aspects of construction and infrastructure work.
After law school he moved into legal practice. He is licensed to practice in New York and the District of Columbia and is admitted before the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. He has been a member of the D.C. Bar since 2020 and joined the State Bar of New York in 2021. Those admissions allow him to represent clients in multiple jurisdictions and to address matters that cross state and territorial lines.
Colleagues describe him as someone who brings technical fluency to legal questions. His background in civil engineering gives him a different vantage point when cases turn on plans, specifications or site conditions. He applies that perspective to disputes, contracts and regulatory matters that raise technical facts or require close reading of engineering documentation.
He practices from the Charles Gomez Law Office, LLC, where he is listed as a lawyer. The office handles a range of matters, and his role often involves translating engineering concepts into legal strategy. He works with clients who need a practical assessment of risk, whether that means evaluating construction claims, reviewing project documentation, or advising on compliance issues tied to infrastructure projects.
Outside the office his trajectory — from an engineering degree in 2000 to a law degree and multi-jurisdictional practice — shapes how he approaches cases. He tends to start with the facts on the ground, then build a legal argument that accounts for both technical detail and legal doctrine. He currently practices at Charles Gomez Law Office, LLC and represents clients in matters that intersect engineering, construction and regulatory concerns.
