About Rafael
Rafael Urena studied law at American University Washington College of Law. He completed his legal education there before beginning a career that has remained tied to practice in New York. The law school years shaped his early approach to legal problems and introduced him to practice areas that would inform his later work.
He moved into private practice and took on roles that combined client work with firm management. In 2022 he was a partner at Morrison Urena, LLC. That position placed him in the middle of both casework and the operational decisions that keep a small firm running. Colleagues recall a steady presence in meetings and in client files, managing matters while the office handled daily demands.
A year later he opened his own practice. In 2023 he became Principal Lawyer of Urena & Associates PLLC. The change marked a shift from shared ownership to leading a firm under his own name. Running a small firm required new skills. He balanced case supervision with administrative duties, and he oversaw client intake, staff coordination, and the kinds of strategic decisions partners often defer to one another.
Throughout his career he has remained licensed to practice in New York. His work has involved advising and representing clients on matters brought in state jurisdiction. He has worked on a mix of transactional and contested matters, handling documents, court filings and client consultations. He approaches cases with attention to procedural detail and a preference for clear communication. Those traits guide how he structures assignments and how he explains options to people who are not lawyers.
People who have worked with him describe practical problem-solving and steady follow-through. He prioritizes responsiveness and seeks to keep clients informed about next steps and possible outcomes. He also focuses on building an office culture that supports staff and ensures cases move forward without unnecessary delay.
He continues to practice in New York and leads Urena & Associates PLLC as its Principal Lawyer. He now concentrates on representing clients across New York through his work at Urena & Associates PLLC.
